AAI’s remarkable history encapsulates more that seven decades of bridging Africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and equitable world. AAI and its four impact pillars has shaped and been shaped by visionaries that range from artists to scholars to elected officials, as captured in our rich archive of photos.

Liberatory Education

In our quest to eliminate the false ideology of human hierarchy, AAI has nurtured generations of scholars and research that have gone on to shape and unite global Africa.

Students from Uganda in AAI's ASPAU program arriving in New York Harbor
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Community Building

Our global community of leaders and partners, who span Africa and its worldwide diaspora, are united by their remarkable work in building a more sustainable and equitable world.

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Global Healing & Repair

Through convenings, creative expression and research, AAI is charting a path towards global healing and repair.

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Economic Sovereignty

AAI has long supported African nations in their quest for full economic sovereignty to catalyze lasting prosperity.

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