U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne.
Donald M. Payne - 'Irreplaceable' Voice for Africa
Organizations and individuals have paid tribute to U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, who died on March 6, 2012, from complications relating to colon cancer. Payne - who is perhaps best known for his work in Sudan - was a tireless human rights advocate and a respected voice on African affairs.
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Africa: Africa Loses a Giant in the U.S. Congress
CFA, 11 April 2012
On March 6th, Africa and the Africa-focused community was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne (D-NJ), following a battle with colon cancer. Read more »
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Africa: Donald Payne Contributed to Improved U.S. Policies Towards Africa - Johnnie Carson
allAfrica, 6 February 2012
Congressman Donald Payne will be remembered for generating "greater understanding of Africa" and stronger ties between the United States and "the many countries… Read more »
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Africa: 'You Came to Show Respect for My Congressman?'
USADF, 15 March 2012
As I walked from the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, to the Amtrak station on my return home to Washington, D.C., I was stopped and questioned on every block… Read more »
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Africa: Statement on the Passing Away of U.S. Congressman Donald Payne
African Union, 12 March 2012
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union has learnt with shock and utter sadness, of the news of the passing away of Congressman Donald M. Payne. Read more »
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Africa: Donald Payne Was 'Incomparable Champion' for Africa - Johnnetta Cole
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, 13 March 2012
We extend our deep and sincere condolences to the family of Congressman Donald Payne, the incomparable champion for Africa who is now with our ancestors. Read more »
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Africa: Statement by Assistant Secretary Carson - Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
State Department, 8 March 2012
With great sorrow and profound respect, I add my voice to the many others mourning the passing of a dedicated statesman -- and friend -- Congressman Donald Payne. … Read more »
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Africa: Remembering Don M. Payne - Stephen Hayes
CCA, 7 March 2012
Africa mourns today for it has lost its greatest advocate in America with the passing of US Congressman Don Payne, and such an advocate with so much experience and passion will not… Read more »
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Africa: In Memoriam - Congressman Donald Payne
Brookings, 8 March 2012
Congressman Donald Payne, Democrat of New Jersey, passed away on March, 5 2012, and in his passing, Africa has lost one of the staunchest supporters in the United States. As we… Read more »
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Africa: Remembering Don Payne
Bridges Institute, 8 March 2012
In the Africa-focused community there is an enormous crater when Donald Payne once stood. He loomed larger than Mount Rushmore as the go-to person for any and everything… Read more »
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Africa: Statement by the Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps on Donald Payne
The African Diplomatic Corps, 12 March 2012
We deeply mourn, Mr. Payne's tragic and untimely death; a void the overwhelming majority of African countries acknowledge as irretrievable - given the limitless passion he exerted… Read more »
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7 March 2012
House Foreign Affairs Committee Members Pay Tribute to Rep. Donald Payne
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Africa: 'Dead' Friend Found - Addendum to Don Payne Remembrance
CCA, 9 March 2012
Life is full of ironies. You never know how a seemingly innocuous decision may change your life. We can't know ever the full impact of decisions we make. We can only play the game… Read more »
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Africa: Donald Payne, U.S. Congressman and Africa Advocate, Dies At 77
State Department, 6 March 2012
Representative Donald Payne, the first African American elected to Congress from New Jersey and a tireless advocate for Africa during his 12 terms in the United States Congress,… Read more »
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Africa: Congressman Don Payne - A Trailblazer for Peace, Development and Justice in Africa
TWG, 7 March 2012
For those who work on Africa, and indeed for all those who live in the region, it is difficult to imagine a world without Donald Payne. Read more »
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Africa: Donald Payne an 'Irreplaceable' Guide
Africa Society, 6 March 2012
The loss of Congressman Donald M. Payne is not only being felt in his native New Jersey, or in Washington, DC, or on the continent of Africa, it is being experienced by countless… Read more »
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Africa: Payne Was 'A Leader in U.S.-Africa Policy' - Obama
White House, 6 March 2012
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and former Chairman of the Congressional… Read more »
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Africa: Payne Always Showed up to Fight for Africa
ONE, 6 March 2012
Today Africa lost a faithful champion, and ONE lost a true friend in the fight against extreme poverty. Read more »
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Africa: Payne Lauded as a Trailblazer for Human Rights, Health
State Department, 6 March 2012
The global health community lost one of its strongest champions today with the death of Representative Donald Payne. Rep. Payne was a tireless advocate for humanitarian support to… Read more »
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Africa: Bread for the World Mourns Death of Rep. Payne
Bread for the World, 6 March 2012
Bread for the World sends prayers and condolences to the family and constituents of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ). He died today of complications from colon cancer. Read more »
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Africa: Payne's Knowledge of Africa Helped Shape U.S. Policy - Rev. Jackson
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, 6 March 2012
The following is a statement from Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, regarding the passing of Donald Payne, New Jersey’s… Read more »
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Africa: USAID Launches the Donald M. Payne Fellowship Program
USAID, 6 March 2012
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced the launch of a new fellowship program designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in… Read more »
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Africa: Payne's 'Bold Leadership Instrumental' in TB Fight
RESULTS, 6 March 2012
Joanne Carter, Executive Director of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund, issued the following statement: Read more »
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Africa: Leading U.S. Africa Advocate Donald M. Payne Dies
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne (NJ-10) passed away at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey of complications from colon cancer. His office released the… Read more »
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Africa: FDA Pays Tribute to One of Africa's Greatest Champions
Foundation for Democracy in Africa, 6 March 2012
The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) is saddened by the passing of US Representative Donald Payne of District 10 in New Jersey, at the age of 77 from colon cancer. Read more »
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Africa: Payne 'Drew Americans' Attention to Genocide in Darfur'
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (NJ-10): Read more »
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Africa: 'Payne a Leader On African Issues' - Congressman Berman
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
Congressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of his friend and fellow House… Read more »
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Africa: Payne 'A True Champion of Human Rights and Social Justice'
ENOUGH, 6 March 2012
Mourning the loss of U.S. Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ) at the age of 77 on March 6, 2012, Enough Project Co-founder John Prendergast stated: Read more »
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Africa: Payne 'A Teacher and Leader' on Africa - Representative Bobby L. Rush
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
It is with profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of my close friend and colleague, Rep. Donald Payne. We were the best of friends and travelled extensively together. Read more »
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Africa: Constituency for Africa Pays Tribute to Donald M. Payne
CFA, 6 March 2012
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Constituency for Africa, and of the members of the African American Unity Caucus, we are all shocked and deeply saddened on… Read more »
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Africa: U.S. Senators Coons, Isakson Praise Donald Payne
United States Senate, 6 March 2012
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), chair and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, released the… Read more »
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Africa: U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel on Passing of Donald Payne
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne (NJ-10) on Tuesday March 6, 2012: Read more »
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Africa: House Foreign Affairs Chairman's Statement on Passing of Donald Payne
U.S. House, 6 March 2012
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), a senior… Read more »
