Ellison, Walz and Pelosi to focus on famine in Africa at U of M

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will join DFL Rep. Tim Walz, DFL Rep. Keith Ellison at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Wednesday. The three Democrats will hold a public forum with experts on Africa and foreign aid to discuss the ongoing famine in the horn of Africa. The event will take place after Pelosi and Walz speak to the American Legion's national convention in Minneapolis.

Here are the details of the event:

What: Congressman Keith Ellison and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs will host a public forum and discussion about the ongoing famine in the horn of Africa.

Who: Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi Representatives Keith Ellison, Betty McCollum, and Tim Walz USAID Administrator Raj Shah Hashi Shafi of the Somali Action Alliance Daniel Wordsworth of the American Refugee Committee

When: Wednesday, August 31 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Where: Cowles Auditorium Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesta 301 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

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