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The Great Congress of Black Spirit: FESTAC’ 77, Jeff Donaldson’s United States Delegation, and the Convening of African Reaspora

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Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Models of Cholera Infections in Cameroon

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between the Perceived Threat of Obesity and Hypertension and the Adoption of Preventative Health Practices in Congo-Brazzaville

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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. 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".

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

"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.