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.
The National Executive Board (NEB) is an opportunity for current students and recent graduates (up to 1 year removed) to serve their peers in a national leadership capacity or committee while gaining meaningful leadership experience. We value leveraging each other and having a local focus on projects and programs at the schools and universities represented...
Join NAFSA and Umu Igbo Unite (Cincinnati chapter) as we highlight the importance of community and culture this Black History Month! There will be TWO $15 dollar Amazon gift cards being raffled.
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 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...
An organization that fosters the development of leaders who contribute to the economic, social, and cultural advancement of the African continent and it’s people in the diaspora.
