H.R. 1242 Resilience Project
In commemoration of 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
H.R. 1242 Resilience Project
In commemoration of 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
Countdown begins to culminate the 400 Years of African American History in Equatorial Guinea
MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA (October 11, 2020) - In the lobby of the IBIS Malabo Hotel, H.R. 1242 Resilience Project presented the items for their time capsule to culminate the 400th Years of African American History. The exhibition was presented for the workers and guests of the hotel. During this act some read aloud the titles of books on exhibit. One even called out George Floyd.
Time Capsule
The time capsule will include artifacts from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. For a list of current items, follow the link below.
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Pope Francis adds to 400 years of African American History
New York, New York (October 27, 2020) - With Pope Francis historic announcement on Sunday making the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., Most Reverend Wilton Gregory a Cardinal, it added celebration to 400 years of African American History
The time capsule marking 400 years of African American History was delivered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, included a citation for Cardinal Designate, Wilton Gregory from Office of Brooklyn Borough President.
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Joins Time Capsule To Commemorate 400 Years Of African American History In Africa
Brooklyn, New York (October 25, 2020) - H.R. 1242 Resilience Project hand-delivered a time capsule to commemorate the 400 years of African American History to H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Equatorial Guinea recently. The time capsule included a cd from Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir called 'This Is Your House'. This is one of the items the church donated to Don Victor Mooney, President of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project, for his first transatlantic rowing attempt in 2006.
Ray Charles has one more concert in Africa
New York, New York (October 25, 2020) - A time capsule delivered in Equatorial Guinea to commemorate 400 years of African American History included a soundtrack of the legendary soul musician Ray Charles from the Oscar-winning biopic called Ray. The score was composed by Breyon Prescott and Craig Armstrong.
The time capsule will be buried in the new administrative capital called the City of Peace. The City of Peace is located in the province of Djibloho on the mainland. It's in the heart of the Equatorial forest, and home to the Afro American University of Central Africa.
Healing for the 400 years of African American History stops in Ireland
New York, New York (October 24, 2020) - For that one hour on the tarmac in Dublin, I cried to myself. It was tantamount to coming full circle. My African ancestry is just as important as the Irish roots embedded in my soul, said Don Victor Mooney, President of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project.
Mooney has longed cherished his Irish roots, often highlighting a time-honored tradition for St. Patricks Day with corn beef, cabbage, and black eye peas.
A bottle of Snapple joins time capsule to commemorate 400 years of African American History in Africa
New York, New York (October 22, 2020) - Snapple was Don Victor Mooney's, President of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project first sponsor for his transatlantic crossing attempt. Last week, Mooney hand delivered a time capsule in Equatorial Guinea to commemorate the 400 years of African American History. Of the many items inside the time capsule, it included a bottle of Snapple.
"It's my hope that future historians will come to know how the beverage industry played a role in helping their consumers realize dreams, sometimes not ordinary," said Don Victor Mooney.
Canada Slavery History Joins Time Capsule In Africa for Healing
New York, New York (October 20, 2020) - Don Victor Mooney hand delivered a time capsule to commemorate the 400 years of African American History to H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Equatorial Guinea last week.
The time capsule included a letter from Honorable Tony Ince, Minister of the Public Service Commission and African Nova Scotian Affairs and a essay on enslaved Africans pursuit for freedom by rowboat, written by Don Victor Mooney.
Healing for 400 years of slavery takes root in Africa
New York, New York (October 20, 2020) - H.E. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea has changed the time capsule burial ceremony from Malabo to the City of Peace for a later date on the mainland.
"With the historic cultural significance of the time capsule, the President of Equatorial Guinea felt it was more fitting to have the ceremony on the mainland," said H.E. Anatolio Ndong Mba, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations in New York.
H.R. 1242 Resilience Project President takes another COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival from Africa
Elmhurst, New York (October 19, 2020) - Don Victor Mooney received his results from taking a COVID-19 test on October 18, 2020 at Elmhurst Hospital. The results came back negative.
"I learn plenty from my visit to Equatorial Guinea last week, especially observing everyone taking responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19," said Don Victor Mooney by phone today.
Equatorial Guinea Foreign Minister receives the 400 Years of African American History Award on behalf of President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (October 19, 2020) - His Excellency Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, was bestowed the 400 Years of African American History Award from the H.R. 1242 Resilience Project. The award is to recognize an African Head of State that has contributed with building bridges for humanity and the African American Diaspora. H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation received this on October 16, 2020.
H.R. 1242 Resilience Project President meets with two trailblazers in Equatorial Guinea government
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (October 19, 2020) - H.R. 1242 Resilience Project President, Don Victor Mooney had a moment to interact with two trailblazers, which are pushing Equatorial Guinea to greater heights on October 16, 2020. (L-R) His Excellency Mr. Cesar Augusto Mba Abogo, Minister of Finance, Economy and Planning, Her Excellency Milagrosa Obono Angue, Secretary of State for the Treasury, and Don Victor Mooney at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Building.
Final preparations underway for time capsule
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (October 15, 2020) - At the Ibis Malabo Hotel, where Don Victor Mooney has resided for nearly two weeks, the staff joined him in preparing a piece of historical cloth from Partido De Guinea Ecuatorial (PDGE) in honor of His Excellency, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea for H.R. 1242 Resilience Project time capsule.
President Obiang has been the architect for peace, stability, and sustainable development in Equatorial Guinea. The country just completed a two year term on the United Nations Security Council.
Let’s go to work & partner with the development in Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (October 15, 2020) - Don Victor Mooney, President of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project, holding two JM Eagle PVC pipes he purchased from Home Depot in New York, makes a call for America to work and partner with the development in the Republic Equatorial Guinea. Mooney wasn't ready to lay pipes today, but Dickies outfitted him for his trip to commemorate the 400 years of African American History.
Daily Challenge (September 6, 2019) - Elected, civic leaders, labor, and law enforcement gathered with United Nations diplomats at Brooklyn's Pebble Beach to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the English colonies. The theme for the commemoration was 400 years: Resilience, Faith, Healing and Partnership. It was coordinated by HR 1242 Resilience Project President, Don Victor Mooney, who rowed from Africa to US in 2014 following one of the transatlantic slave routes, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough Hall on August 17, 2019.