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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations to visiting researcher, Marc Sommers, who co-authored the recently released UN Population Fund Report, The Missing Peace: Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace, and Security. The study addresses the youth, peace, and security challenge that is embodied in UNSCR 2250. It describes the challenge, highlights the need for youth to be engaged as colleagues and partners in peacebuilding, […]
Congratulations to visiting scholar, Obert Hodzi, on his upcoming book publication, The End of China’s Non-Intervention Policy in Africa! This book gives a compelling analysis and explanation of shifts in China’s non-intervention policy in Africa. Systematically connecting the neoclassical realist theoretical logic with an empirical analysis of China’s intervention in African civil wars, the volume highlights a […]