American R&B, soul singer Teena Marie has died. Known for such popular 80's songs as "Lover Girl," "Square Biz," "Oh La La" and the sensuous "Fire and Desire" duet with the late Rick James, Marie was dubbed the "Ivory Queen of Soul." She was non-responsive when her daughter attempted to wake her on December 26. R&B legend Teena Marie, dead at the age of 54. TMZ has acquired the 911 call. Listen to it here: http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/29/teena-marie-911-call-daughter-dead-dies-my-mom-is-dead/
The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...
