AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS VISITS TOP UNIVERSITY

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Dr. George C. Wright

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi Africa, spoke to the student body of Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View Texas on November 2014.

Prairie View A & M University is a historical black college in the United States and Ambassador Rivers felt it was a monumental day and an honor to speak to the student body and the facility of this prestigious institution. He spoke on human rights and fundamental freedoms for the people of the world.

Ambassador Rivers was quoted saying, “It is very important that the young people of the world understand we have a responsibility to protect the rights and freedoms of every individual born in the world. The guiding principle that makes human rights work is to live the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’”

Ambassador Rivers went on to say of Dr. George Wright the President of A & M; “In my opinion he is one of the elite presidents of an education institution in the world today. Prairie View A & M University is thriving under his leadership and producing top graduates in all fields. It was an impressive day for me as I visited this outstanding institution.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS VISITS THE AFRICAN UNION

Ambassador Clyde Rivers

In Addis Ababa Ethiopia on January 10, 2015, Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers had the privilege of visiting the African Union and meeting with several of the leaders.

Ambassador Rivers said, “It was a great opportunity for me to watch the leadership of the Continent of Africa solve the issues of this expansive continent. I saw their skilled leadership creating a brighter future for the next generation. This new leadership model understands the issues of the African and how to connect with other nations of the world. This appears to be Africa’s time to develop itself and become a major player in the global community.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RIDES THE FINAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FREEDOM TRAIN EXCURSION IN 2015

Ambassador Clyde Rivers

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2015, thousands of people from different ethnic groups and cultures assembled in San Francisco, CA. to keep the dream alive.

Ambassador Rivers was at this event and was quoted saying, “Watching the young, old, and every nationality and race all marching together for peace and civil rights was a great day in the United States. We have more things that unite us than divide us. This march exemplifies this point. To see the kindness and generosity of all the different people marching showed me that the Golden Rule, ‘Treat other the way you want to be treated,’ is alive and well in the United States. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will keep your dream alive.”

KATHLEEN FLYNN PRESIDENT OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ASSOCIATION RECEIVES ICHANGE NATIONS LIFE OF HONOR AWARD

Kathleen Flynn, Dr. Robin Lococo and Dr. Sony Lara with Dr. Clyde Rivers

Kathleen Flynn, President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley CA., received the Life of Honor Award from iChange Nations in Jan Jose, CA., January 18, 2015.

The President of iChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “Kathleen Flynn has fought to keep the dream alive. She works with every culture, faith and social group, empowering the world to fulfill Martin Luther King’s dream. The legacy she has left with the association is one that will never be forgotten. We chose to honor Kathleen Flynn for her selfless service to promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS SHARES THE GOLDEN RULE AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Martin Luther King Jr. pictured

Kathleen Flynn, the President of Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clarita Valley, CA, asked Dr. Clyde Rivers to speak at the Northern California Martin Luther King Day event.  The event took place in San Francisco, CA on January 19^th, 2015.

The auditorium was filled to capacity as Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers addressed the audience on the importance of living the Golden Rule as a life style, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers commented, “It was impressive to see the diversity of cultures, races and religions honoring the cause of the famous leader, Martin Luther King Jr. It was a great honor and gives me great hope for the world, seeing all the people that still believe in peace and equity.”

ICHANGE NATIONS ESTABLISHES THE PRESIDENT GIRMA WOLDE-GIORGIS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD

Dr. Mussie Hailu, Former Pres. Girma Wolde-Giorgis and Dr. Clyde Rivers

IChange Nations President, Dr. Clyde Rivers says, “I am very grateful to the former President of Ethiopia, President Girma Wolde-Giorgis, for allowing iChange Nations to establish an international award in his name. The name of the award is President Girma Wolde-Giorgis Environmental Award. We are establishing the International Environmental Award in honor and acknowledgement of his work on the protection of the environment of Ethiopia and his advocate work for the Land Use Policy of Ethiopia.”

The President of iChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers went on to say, “The importance of protecting the environment is one of the major issues facing the nations of the world today. We have been given the mandate from God to protect His earth. Former President Girma Wolde-Giorgis has exemplified this for 65 years. This is why we will bring this presidential honor to the elite of the world that are leading in environmental protection. Establishing this award in the name of former President Girma Wolde-Giorgis of Ethiopia is a monumental privilege for iChange Nations. Let’s protect our environment.”