The NAfSA National Conference brought African diaspora youth from across the country to build a movement that will champion Africa’s future. Through collaboration with Africa Mbele, NYU Africa House and NYU Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation (NYU OGI), attendees were able to engage with a diverse array of distinguished guests, including prominent...

Highlighting papers written in collaboration with our members and SME have been selected and published by the United Nations Human Rights where our suggestions was acknowledged during their general sessions!!

The NAFSA grieves with the family, friends and loved ones of Irvo Otieno, who was battling with mental health issues. We believe more advocacy and change is needed to help reduce the fear in the black community. Read the statement to learn more and find mental health resources.

By Maeti Udeh and Simi Aluko Introduction Black innovation is explosive. Let us consider 2020. Africans across the continent and the world are rising up against oppressive governments, systemic exploitation and neglect, gender-based violence, and police brutality — all institutions implemented, sustained and protected by the legacy of colonialism. Each uprising inspires and sharpens others,...

By Maeti Udeh The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was created in Lagos, Nigeria in 1992 as a division of the Nigerian Police Force. Their purpose was to help tackle the violent crime and increasing gang activity riddling the streets. The original squad was that of 15 officers, who rode around in unmarked busses often wearing...

Tamir Rice. Sandra Bland. Freddy Gray. Eric Garner. Trayvon Martin. Alton Sterling. Philando Castille. Oscar Grant. George Floyd. If we took the time to write out every single Black civilian that lost their life due to police brutality, this page would be completely filled. The amount of people that have had to deal with losing...

By Yvette Kibwika Hours into the night, a fuery of rain and wind swept through the provinces of Manica, Sofala, Tete and Zambézia, and parts of Zimbabwe while destroying 90% of Beria, the fourth largest city of Mozambique. A flicker of hope is far from reach as the communities affected by Cyclone Idai and  try...

By Marvin There is light at the end of the tunnel On July 5th 2019, Sudanese citizens took to the streets of Khartoum after news broke out that the military leadership and the pro-democracy movement had reached a power sharing agreement. This deal could bring to an end months of unrest and bloodshed that has befallen this...