Chicago Celebrates Ghana's 53rd Independence Anniversary.

The Ghana National Council and the Council of Ghanaian Churches in Chicago have lined up activities to mark Ghana's 53rd Independence Anniversary being celebrated in Ghana and many cities across the globe by Ghanaians in the Diasporas.

Led by one of the greatest sons of Africa, Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah and the other founding fathers, of the then-Gold Coast attained its sovereignty from Britain on March 6 1957, becoming the first black African country, south of the Sahara, to do so. The name Ghana was legally adopted after independence. Ghanaians therefore take pride and reverence in their independence because Ghana was a pacesetter for the rest of black Africa to dismantle colonial rule on the continent. As Ghanaians enjoy the distinguished role of their forefathers in the history of Africa, Ghanaians are again delighted that their country is setting the pace for democratic governance in the continent of Africa.

The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago has lined up a luscious dinner dance on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the famous Westin Hotel and Resorts near O’Hare to mark the occasion. The program starts at 6:30pm with a cocktail, free drinks and sumptuous meal specially selected by the organizers.The best DJ's in Chicago will be on attendance to wow the expected large audience with their DJ spinning skills and the latest hit music. The strong 16 member Ghanaian Council of churches have scheduled a thanksgiving church service on Sunday, March 7 at 9841 South 55th Avenue, Oaklawn, IL 60453 to mark the milestone. The service starts at 3pm. Western Union International is the main sponsor of the event. Source: Ghana National Council.