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In our latest newsletter, "Celebrating Global Africa’s History", we reflect on our organization's remarkable history as captured in archival photos spanning more than seven decades of work bridging Africa and its diaspora. Read the fu
Last week we released our latest newsletter on "Celebrating Global Africa’s History," that included a piece by AAI’s Program Architect, Felicia Appenteng @filifolia about our ever-evolving partnership with the Foundation for Par
Prof. Ablade Glover is one of our most treasured alumni, having received a master's degree from @kentstate as a part of our AFGRAD program. His art has gone on to be an inspiration to so many and his legacy has been one that has provided a platform f
The iconic Miriam Makeba is one of the most influential musicians of the past century. Known as "Mama Africa", her music was essential in bringing African music to Western audiences and resulted in her becoming the first African recipient o
There are few who have given more in the service of #blackhistory than Carter G. Woodson. Known as the "father of black history", he was one of the first prominent scholars to study the history of the African Diaspora. He went on to establi
As we continue to celebrate #blackhistorymonth, we thought we would highlight one of AAI's most distinguished alumna and an inspirational figure in #blackhistory, Wangari Maathai. In 2004, she was awarded the @nobelprize_org for peace for contributio

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