As part of the post-Black History Festival engagement, BIDEC INC, the organisers in partnership with the Office of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana, presented the prestigious Star Prize of the Black History Makers Awards to celebrated American civil rights attorney Benjamin L. Crump.

The award was conferred during the Black History Festival 2025, held at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in College Park, Georgia.

This year’s festival brought together world leaders, policymakers, business executives, and cultural icons to honour individuals whose outstanding contributions have advanced the cause of unity, justice, and opportunity for people of African descent globally.

Joining Ben Crump as Star Prize recipients were President John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and Dr. Mattie McFadden-Lawson, renowned civil leader and Board of Trustees member at Morehouse College.

The trio was celebrated for their transformative leadership, unwavering dedication to justice, democracy, and their ongoing efforts to strengthen the global African diaspora community.

The presentation ceremony was held at the Presidency of Ghana christened, Jubilee House and in attendance were distinguished personalities.

Some of them include the Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), President of BIDEC INC, Stephen Selasie Asuo, the President of the Bridge Zone Global, Prince Anthony Bart Appiah, the President of the Ghana Dance Association, Nana Dadzie, Head of Africa Operations of BIDEC INC and CEO of 360 Group, Daniel Obeng Fianko, leaders of the Ben Crump Law LLC, representatives from the Diaspora Community, among others. 

The Star Prize was presented by KOD, with support of Prince Anthony and Stephen Selasie Asuo.

In his acceptance remarks, Ben Crump expressed profound gratitude and called for a renewed commitment to justice, equity, and global solidarity among African descendants.

"This recognition is not just for me, but for every voice fighting for dignity, opportunity, and unity across our global African family," Crump stated.

He also used the opportunity to thank BIDEC INC for organising the Black History Festival, which is gradually bringing people of African descent together for commerce, culture and socioeconomic development.

Attorney Crump used the opportunity to thank the Director of Diaspora Affairs for his kind gesture and support for diaspora engagement.

KOD in his comments stated that the Government of Ghana is open to welcome the diaspora home and ready to work on socioeconomic programs and initiatives from them.

He also used the platform to share some of the upcoming programs designed by his office for the diaspora.

BIDEC INC added in closing that a collaboration between the Office of the President of Ghana and the Ben Crump Law LLC will go a long way to make the 2026 Black History Festival a momentous one.

The Black History Festival 2025, organised by BIDEC INC with support from the City of College Park, KGL Group, the Government of Ghana, the Government of Panama, and other key partners, marked a significant milestone in fostering cultural diplomacy, economic empowerment, and global diaspora engagement.

The presentation of the Star Prize to Ben Crump and his fellow honorees stands as a testament to the enduring vision of a united, prosperous African world. The 2026 edition is slated for March 26 to 28, 2026, at the Georgia International Convention Center, College Park.