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AAIG uses the Adinkra symbol, Funtunfunafu as its logo. Originating in Ghana, West Africa; the  Funtunfunafu is a symbol signifying the need for unity particularly where there is one destiny. (Funtunfunafu denkyem funafu, won afuru bom nso worididi a na wo ko.)
  • Aisha C. Young
  • Toby Miller
  • Dr. Velvet Miller
  • Robert Merriweather
  • Dr. Preston Adams
  • Tysha Hardy-Sellers

 

  • Kate Smith M.A. (Kate Lane)
  • Dr. Janice Allen-Kelsey
  • Dr. Nicholas G. Castle
  • John Bowden
  • Dr. Terry L. Mills

1.  To address the health disparities facing African American elderly in the community and the nation.

2.  To study the effects of all four types of Relocation Stress Syndrome on African American elderly.

3.  To provide guidance, education, and support to African Americans in the field of gerontology.

4.  To improve the quality of life for African American elderly.

5.   To provide education to the community on all issues effecting African American elderly.

6.   To provide encouragement to African American students who are studying gerontology.

7.     To advocate and protect the rights of African American elderly

8.   To form alliances with gerontology departments at our nations colleges and universities.

9.   To provide intergenerational programs to connect the community with African American elderly.

  
 
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