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Pr. George's Inaugural Ball Tied To Africa
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Fauntroy said Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has embraced the event. Fauntroy met Kibaki in May, when he spoke at a prayer breakfast for Kenyan government leaders.
Bryant said invitations will be sent this week to heads of state, but many leaders have reached out to organizers. "South Korea, Brazil, numerous countries in Africa and some in Europe have indicated an interest" in the ball, Fauntroy said. Officials from several nations have confirmed, but organizers would not identify them because of security concerns.
The Africa ball will be the second major inauguration event at Gaylord. The Texas Society's Black Tie and Boots Ball is scheduled to be held there Jan. 19.
It's unknown whether President Bush or his successor will attend the events.
If Bush or Obama comes to Prince George's, it will mark the second time in recent history the county has hosted a president at a ball. In 1997, President Bill Clinton attended the Presidential Gala held at USAir Arena in Landover.
"We could have two presidents in Prince George's County on consecutive nights at inaugural balls," Bryant said.
Tickets for the Africa ball go on sale Tuesday at http:/
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