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May 2018
Gifts from My Mother: Poetry by Sunny Abakwue
Join author Sunny Abakwue and curator Kathryn Gunsch for an evening that connects powerful words to representations of motherhood in the African art galleries at the MFA. Abakwue reads selected poems from his two-volume work, Mother’s Advice, that reflect on the wisdom his mother passed down to him during a childhood affected by war. Sunny Abakwue, author Kathryn Gunsch, Teel Curator of African and Oceanic Art This program is presented by the MFA in partnership with Africans in Boston. To register please visit: https://www.mfa.org/programs/lectures-and-courses/gifts-from-my-mother-poetry-by-sunny-abakwue To order tickets by…
Find out more »June 2018
Belmont World Film presents the east coast premiere of A SEASON IN FRANCE
Belmont World Film presents the east coast premiere ofA SEASON IN FRANCE - Monday, June 25, 7:30 PMStudio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Road, BelmontVisit www.belmontworldfilm.org or call 617-484-3980 for more infoProceeds benefit the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC), an organization founded and run by refugees that provides services such as refugee resettlement, asylee case management, counseling, outreach, and education to immigrants and refugees in Greater Boston.Sponsored by the Consulate General in BostonCo-presented by the African Bridge Network and Africans in Boston Directed by…
Find out more »August 2018
8th Annual Boston African Festival
Come celebrate the 8th edition of the Boston African Festival on Sunday 8/26. The 8th Annual Boston African Festival, which is considered the Multi-cultural Celebration of the year and the largest gathering of Africans in Boston. This free event features the best of African arts, fashion, vendors, foods, amazing line up of musicians and talents promoting diversity/inclusion and community building through the arts. For vendor info , please click: http://www.africanfestivalofboston.com/vendor-online-form For more info Please Visit : http://www.africanfestivalofboston.com/ contact info: 781-267-5461
Find out more »September 2018
African Diaspora Credit Union initiative with AU Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao
Guest speaker Honorable Dr. Arikana will discuss the creation of a credit-union for African Diaspora members and new initiatives that the African Union is working on. The session will also focus on getting an update on the status of various issues affecting the continent, including digitization of the African economies, health care, technology, innovation and human rights(including the state of treatment of dark skinned Africans in Libya ...
Find out more »SOUL SISTERS Screening – a Rahman Oladigbolu film
Join us for a screening of soul sisters - followed by a discussion with filmmaker Rahman Oladigbolu An African immigrant and an African American reunite to face the daunting legacies of the bitter history that have torn them apart. The government policies that dehumanize immigrants become a daunting task. They are Soul Sisters, coming together to change the course of their future.
Find out more »October 2018
AiB conference call meeting
Please join us for a conference call meeting on Wednesday, October 10th 2018 from 7:30pm to 10pm To get conference call number and access code, please email <v.ignegongba@africansinboston.org> or <v.birchall@africansinboston.org> with the following information: First and Last name, phone number Meeting Location: this is a conference call session - please read above to get access Time 7:30pm-10pm AGENDA 1) Introductions 2) Diaspora Credit Union Roadmap - phase 1: mobilization and awareness - phase 2: contributions and board creation - phase…
Find out more »What is the state of African politics? With PLO Lumumba!
Harvard African Studies Association will be hosting its first African speaker: PLO Lumumba! He is a dynamic and vocal Kenyan lawyer, former director of Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, and a staunch Pan-Africanist. Come through for quality discussion and African food!!
Find out more »Town Hall meeting with African powerhouse speaker professor PLO Lumumba
The Eminent Pan-African Optimist Prof. PLO Lumumba is in Boston to meet the people. Come One - Come All. Contact: 857-318-3191 or 978-746-4291 for more details
Find out more »NABA – Annual Minority Business Conference
The Chapter's Annual Conference has been designed to provide professional development and an opportunity for corporations to meet a cadre of qualified minority accounting and finance students and professionals. The current format includes the following: A Career Fair that is designed for corporate, student and professional participants to explore career paths and opportunities. Technical sessions that are designed to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits and broaden the knowledge and skill base of participants. The Student Case Competition that gives…
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