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While hosting the 2012 Africa Braintrust in Washington, D.C., I learned of my African Ancestry from The Africa Channel and African Ancestry...and my ancestors are from Cameroon!

Joining my colleagues Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Dan Burton, co-chairs of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus to discuss current issues and challenges in the region with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Sherry Rehman.

Presenting an award to Ne-Yo for his commitment to foster youth.

Joining my colleague U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison in Minneapolis, Minn., to speak with a diverse group of African development, health, and food security organizations about their policy priorities, funding goals, and program effectiveness.

Meeting with the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program delegation of African women to discuss democracy and governance and the role of women in government and beyond.