On September 6, 2018, the Boston University African Studies Center and Pardee School of Global Studies welcomed the Ambassador of the African Union to the United States, H.E. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, for a discussion of building productive partnerships among the African diaspora, the academic community, and the African Union. The Ambassador was accompanied by her […]
Dear Boston University African Studies Center Community, We would like to invite you to join us for a class visit and discussion at the BU African Studies Center featuring the African Union Ambassador to the US, Honorable Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, on Thursday, September 6, 3:30–4:45 pm. The discussion focuses on forging productive partnerships among the African […]
Hailing originally from Somalia, Deeqo Jibril is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and ardent activist of social justice. She has worked with the ABCD Housing department as a case coordinator, helping countless Immigrants to understand and obtain affordable housing. Her social activism includes contributing to Senator Jarrett Barrios’, Governor Deval Patrick ‘s, and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaigns. […]
Vivian is a passionate advocate of protecting and exploring indigenous African knowledge, and building bridges between the diaspora and African communities to facilitate informed and equitable knowledge exchange and management. Vivian was born and raised in Uganda, and earned a degree in Development Studies at Makerere University, and a graduate certificate in Good Governance from […]
A BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION OF DIASPORA PAN- AFRICANISM The African American Artists in Residence Center (AAMARP) in Jamaica Plain welcomed community groups to a Boston African Diaspora Coalition meeting on February 26, 2018. The celebratory event, which focused on African Diaspora Innovation and Entrepreneurship, brought together African Diaspora activists, young technology entrepreneurs, artists and […]
A BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION OF DIASPORA PAN-AFRICANISM The African American Artists in Residence Center (AAMARP) in Jamaica Plain welcomed community groups to a Boston African Diaspora Coalition meeting on February 26, 2018. The celebratory event, which focused on African Diaspora Innovation and Entrepreneurship, brought together African Diaspora activists, young technology entrepreneurs, artists and academics. […]
The Boston University Diaspora Studies Initiative (BU DSI) has partnered with the Charities Aid Foundation of America and Charities Aid Foundation of Canada in organizing the Diaspora Philanthropy Summit that took place on November 2 and 3, 2017, in Alexandria, VA. The Summit brought together individuals and groups from diasporas originating from various emerging and […]
The Boston University Diaspora Studies Initiative is partnering with the organizers of the CAF America–CAF Canada Diaspora Philanthropy Summit in searching for qualified organizations and diaspora groups to join the Diaspora Philanthropy Summit, November 2-3, 2017 in the Washington, DC area. The Summit seeks to bring together groups and individuals who have a specific US- or Canada-based […]
The Boston University Diaspora Studies Initiative is partnering with the organizers of the CAF America–CAF Canada Diaspora Philanthropy Summit. The Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF America) and Charities Aid Foundation of Canada (CAF Canada) are looking for qualified organizations and diaspora groups to join the Diaspora Philanthropy Summit, November 2-3, 2017 in the Washington, […]
The Boston African Diaspora Roundtable that took place on April 27th brought together key diaspora activists, scholars, and policy experts for collaborative discussion, policy action and research relating to diaspora engagement. The event sought to generate new policy-oriented knowledge about diaspora organizational needs. The African diaspora has potential to be a progressive and integrative global […]