New African Film Festival 2022

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Centre
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
March 18–31, 2022
 
Now in its 18th year, the New African Film Festival (NAFF), presented by AFI and Africa World Now Project, brings the vibrancy of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent and across the diaspora to the Washington, DC, area.

Dr. Ọmọlọlá speaks at the Global Yoruba Culture Day in Lagos

Dr. Báyọ̀ Ọmọlọlá from the Department of World Languages and Cultures spoke at the Global Yoruba Culture Day in Lagos in 2021. As a guest speaker from the diaspora, he spoke on the topic of "Making Money from Yoruba Culture".

The Bunche Center Celebrates Fellowship Anniversaries

Congratulations to the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University which celebrates the 10th, 20th, and 30th anniversaries of the Payne, Rangel, and Pickering Fellowships.

Thank you to the fellowships staff and all of the fellows who have increased diversity and excellence in foreign service over the decades!

Go to the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center fellowship page

CABA 2022 Winners

Dr. Krista Johnson on African Ancestry

"We all know that Black History Month was the result of Carter G. Woodson’s efforts to ensure that all Americans are educated about the untold history and overlooked achievements of Black Americans. Dr. Krista Johnson, Director, Center for African Studies at Howard University, and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.

Women’s Empowerment Lab

Professional Development Opportunities for Students

Africana Film and Discussion Series

Idia of the Benin Kingdom

About the Webinar

This Children's Africana Book Award Webinar, part of the Global Read Webinar Series, took place on February 3, 2022 at 7 pm EST with a presentation by Ekiuwa Aire, author of Idia of the Benin Kingdom.