Sunday, May 2, 2010

“Former Director Defends Decisions, Actions Of Multi-Cultural Center - KELOLAND TV” plus 3 more

“Former Director Defends Decisions, Actions Of Multi-Cultural Center - KELOLAND TV” plus 3 more

Former Director Defends Decisions, Actions Of Multi-Cultural Center - KELOLAND TV

Posted: 02 May 2010 08:16 PM PDT

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The former executive director of the Multi-Cultural Center spoke today for the first time since he was asked to step down from his position.

Qadir Aware helped develop the center for the past eleven years, but that work has come under attack after two separate studies raised concerns about his leadership.

Addressing a room full of community members, Aware touched on accusations ranging from bus safety, budget issues and that he has alienated some ethnic communities.

Today, he spoke to the group defending his work and his plans to stay committed to the community despite resigning.

"This is not about my job, this is not about my paycheck, this is about the truth, the truth. It's a group of people trying to destroy the Multi-Cultural Center and using me as target," Aware said.

In his first time publicly speaking about dozens of accusations against him, Aware defended the decisions he made as leader of the Multi-Cultural Center in Sioux Falls.

"The Multi-Cultural Center is not run by the right piece, to write a good piece of paper about it, or a bachelor degree or masters degree. It's run by the passion and understanding, the struggle of a refugee immigrant in this community," Aware said.

Reports claim Aware mis-used Multi-Cultural Center funds, alienated certain groups and personally made money selling cars to immigrants despite potential conflicts of interest.

"None of those car I sold to refugee I ever made one dime of profit out of it," Aware said.

Former Multi-Cultural Board President Jerry Walton spoke on Aware's behalf.  He says 90 percent of the board supports Aware and the work he's done with the center.

"I have never seen a more passionate man who has worked so hard for all of you and your different cultures," Walton said.

Aware says the recent reports are untrue and they've left members of the Multi-Cultural Center hurt and divided.

"For 25 years, I served this community to make a difference, what I get out of it from Sioux Falls is this, accusation after accusation against me," Aware said.

Aware went through both reports pointing to each claim and why he's says it isn't true.

The Board of Directors for the Multi-Cultural Center is working on selecting an interim executive director.

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Former Director of Multi-Cultural Center Speaks Out - KSFY.com

Posted: 02 May 2010 08:44 PM PDT

Qadir Aware said, "I do not, ladies and gentlemen, I do not hesitate, and no power in this city can stop this man to respond to the truth."

After a week of silence, and a week after we learned that Qadir Aware the former executive director of the Multi-cultural Center in Sioux Falls was forced to resign. He spoke out today against the media and a certain Minnehaha county commissioner in a press conference in front of supporters.

The Multi-cultural Center's Board announced Aware's resignation last Tuesday. The center was under scrutiny after four board members recently resigned and a University of South Dakota report criticized the facility.

Board members in 2008 told a consultant that Aware was difficult to work with.

Sunday, Aware responded to the criticism against him.

Qadir Aware said, "My message to County Commissioner you not going to put this man down because I am believing in what I am doing, I have a passion what I am doing and I am going to fight every single day for right of the refugee immigrant."

The city is auditing the publicly supported center and county officials have asked Governor Rounds to help give them more oversight.

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Qadir Aware defends role at Multi-Cultural Center (video) - Argus Leader

Posted: 02 May 2010 07:26 PM PDT

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Qadir Aware, the embattled executive director of the Multi-Cultural Center who resigned last week, on Sunday asked the Sioux Falls refugee community not to let his ouster destroy the good work of the center. In a 90-minute news conference at the ...

Rwandan embassy in US launches cultural tourism - Rwanda New Times

Posted: 02 May 2010 03:15 PM PDT

USA - Throughout the month of May, the Rwandan embassy in the United States of America will have its doors open to the public during a special event called Passport DC, an annual celebration of international culture presented by Cultural Tourism DC.

The Rwanda Embassy is among the 35 diplomatic missions accredited to the United States that opened doors to Passport D.C.

This year marks the third time this annual international culture event is held, and the first time to be hosted by Rwanda embassy in Washington DC.

According to a statement from the Embassy, "On Saturday 1,377 people from all walks of life visited the Embassy located on New Hampshire Avenue to see and hear what Rwanda as country has to offer."

Participants who were welcomed by embassy officials were called upon to visit Rwanda and explore the country's magnificent panorama and invest in its untapped resources especially tourism, agri-business and agro processing, infrastructure and energy, ICT, telecommunications, banking and finance, mining, construction and property development.

"The showcased products included Rwanda's Bourbon Coffee, peace baskets from Gahaya Links, dancing cultural troupe, traditional dresses, Rwandan music and crafts," the statement reads in part.

Flyers and brochures promoting Rwanda's trade and investment opportunities were also distributed.

"Participants also had the opportunity to test the authentic flavor of Rwandan coffee prepared by Bourbon coffee based in Washington DC."

The event which covers Washington DC based Embassies, international cultural center and local cultural organizations, is usually held in US capital, which hosts more than 175 foreign Embassies, chanceries, and diplomatic missions.

Passport DC has been expanded to the entire month of May where visitors and residents will celebrate and sample international culture and heritage in Washington, DC.

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