Johnnie Carson
Johnnie Carson …
Obama appointment
In March 2009 Johnnie Carson was nominated[1]by the Obama administration for the position of Assistant Secretary for African Affairs in the DOS and confirmed in May 2009.
IPS Africa event
In September 21 2012, Karen Bass and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, addressed the Africa Braintrust. Institute for Policy Studies' Director of Foreign Policy in Focus Emira Woods, featured on a panel about "Emerging Threats to Political Stability," in Africa. The day featured a distinguished keynote address, cultural performances, and other workshops with policymakers, academics, advocates and industry experts.
Other panelists included: Ambassador Johnnie Carson Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Amina Salum Ali Ambassador of African Union to the U.S. and the IPS's Dr. Clarence Lusane Professor, American University.[2]