Promoting Equity in Higher Ed & Immigration, & facilitating Exchange Programs through the intersectional lens of Higher Ed, Immigration, & Public Diplomacy.
California, Texas, DC & Africa
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U.S. Africa Institute Receives Leadership & Higher Education Advocacy Award at the World Education Summit!! Read more mailchi.mp/d5237ddd8687/tell…
Your Vote, Your Voice: African and Caribbean Immigrant Communities' Voices Matter at the Ballot Box!!
- For official, reliable information, visit the U.S. Election Assistance Commission at eac.gov/voters.
U.S. Africa Institute Mourns the Passing of Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor, civil and immigrant rights leader, who passed away today.
We honor her legacy & recommit ourselves to the rights of immigrants & all who are striving for a better life
What priorities are African diaspora communities bringing to the conversation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections & beyond Election Day?
📅 October 28, 2026
🕖 7:00–8:30 p.m. Eastern
📍Register: lnkd.in/eh8eF4ft
Bring your questions and the priorities you want discussed
Los Angeles City Council District 9 has secured $3.2 million in funding, and U.S. Africa Institute was honored to be selected as one of the recipients! This vital support will allow our organization to deepen our impact and expand our academic programs throughout the district.
We invite you to join us for Black Immigrants in Detention: Standing in Solidarity, a virtual community discussion focused on the experiences and current realities facing Black immigrants in immigration detention
Friday, October 9, 2026
10AM – 12PM PST
bit.ly/3UZ9YqK
Immigration information session addressing recent developments involving Temporary Protected Status (TPS), B-1/B-2 and other visa revocations, asylum seekers, and international students.
WHEN: Saturday, September 5
12:00 PM Central | 10:00 AM Pacific | 1:00 PM Eastern
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Nearly 160 years ago, Howard University was chartered to educate leaders and shape society. Today, as we begin the 2026–2027 academic year, every member of our community plays a vital role in building upon that legacy.
To our incoming and returning students, faculty, and staff: welcome home to The Mecca.
Our mission of truth and service remains clear. And we are unyielding in our commitment to deliver exceptional education, conduct ground-breaking research and uphold the values that have guided this University for generations.
I look forward to all that we will accomplish together throughout this academic year.
#HowardUniversity
Immigration information session addressing recent developments involving Temporary Protected Status (TPS), B-1/B-2 and other visa revocations, asylum seekers, and international students.
WHEN: Friday, September 5
12:00 PM Central | 10:00 AM Pacific | 1:00 PM Eastern
It is with profound sadness and deep concern that U.S. Africa Institute announces the deportation of our community member, Ms. Mayeni Sylla, despite weeks of advocacy, legal support and repeated humanitarian appeals on her behalf since she was detained by ICE.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce Mark Mitchell's visit to Addis Ababa was his first — but not his family's. More than 75 years ago, his father, Ralph Flint Mitchell, Jr., was an Ethiopian Airlines pilot and served as personal pilot to Emperor Haile Selassie, accompanying the Emperor, the Empress, and even the royal dog on international travels, including the dedication of the Nile River bridge in May 1950. That history came full circle during DAS Mitchell's meetings in Ethiopia, a quiet reminder that America's partnership with Ethiopia spans generations. Some relationships, just like flights, are meant to go the distance. Check out some of Ralph Mitchell's photos he personally took of Emperor Haile Selassie below! #USinEthiopia
🚨 Urgent Community Meeting 🚨
Join our Public Phone Campaign to help stop the deportation of our beloved community member, Mayeni Sylla.
Date: July 14
Time: 2:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom
us06web.zoom.us/j/8898628623…
Meeting ID: 889 8628 6237
Passcode: 177264
At 250 years old, the US must continue to refine the message it sends abroad—including to Africa
“The most effective US engagement abroad has never come from governments alone. It has come from people.”
By Dr. Deneyse A. Kirkpatrick!
atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/af…
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
A Renewed Call to Fulfill the Promise of Liberty, Equality, and Opportunity for All!!
U.S. Africa Institute and Los Angeles Trade–Technical College Celebrate Africa Day, Black Serving Institution Designation, and the South LA Black Cultural District
@LATTC
U.S. Supreme Court Targets Black Immigrants, Allowing Termination of TPS Protections for Haitians!!
Read our press statement below!
Happy Juneteenth!!
U.S. Africa Institute Joins Communities Across the Nation in Celebrating Juneteenth while also Reflecting on the Challenges Facing Immigrant and Refugee Communities!!
Know Your Rights During the FIFA World Cup 2026!!
As the United States welcomes the world tonight for its first FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Los Angeles, concerns have already surfaced regarding the treatment of African visitors, students, athletes, and officials.
We are in Washington, D.C., for Equity Week, meeting with members of Congress to elevate the voices of immigrant and refugee communities and advocate for policies that advance equity, opportunity, and justice.
Equity Week | OUT on the Hill Congressional Advocacy Day!!
June 10–12, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Connect with lawmakers and committee staff who can advance critical legislation on immigrant rights, reparations, education, voting rights, healthcare, reparations etc!!
