T’Challa to Killmonger Panel Discussion (Diaspora Roadshow)

Name: T'Challa to Killmonger Panel Discussion (Diaspora Roadshow)
Start: 2018-10-30T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2018-10-30T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Hyattsville

Date and Time

Oct 30, 2018 7:00 pm

Location

Hyattsville

5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781

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Description:

The Diaspora Roadshow is a two-day one-of-a-kind approach to engaging the US-Africa Diaspora community, and it is a part of Act4Accountability’s (ACT4) Diaspora RiseUP initiative in partnership with DIA-FUND, Think Africa, F3 Global, and Lil SoSo Productions.

The 1st night's theme: T'Challa to Killmonger - Bridging the Gap from Africa to the Diaspora and Creating Lasting Connections

The objective of the Diaspora Roadshow is to highlight the diversity and strength of African Diaspora created businesses and ventures while building a Diaspora network across the United States. It is also an opportunity to fundraise through the Diaspora RiseUp fund, which supports vetted local African non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to address issues like poverty, youth unemployment, access to quality education, gender rights, and economic opportunities for women.

At the Washington, DC edition of Diaspora Roadshow

Panel discussion and Q&A about the state of the African Diaspora and strategies for moving forward; Panelists include Ms. Gina Paige of African Ancestry, Mr. Gbenga Ogunjimi of GO Global Inc, cultural curator Ms. Risikat "Kat" Okedeyi of Lil Soso Productions, Professor of history Mr. Korey Brown, and the moderator will be Ms. Omolola "Lola" Adele Oso of ACT4.
Goodie bags for the FIRST 100 attendees with items from local Black-owned businesses
Inside look at Day 2 of the Diaspora Roadshow - #GiveBuyHireBlack fundraiser/expo event
Tax-deductible donation opportunity to the Diaspora RiseUP fund (Give as much or as little as you like)
Exciting opportunity to share your personal #DiasporaGiving story as part of our ongoing media campaign

We can't wait to see you there!

About Diaspora RiseUP!:

Diaspora RiseUp! is a campaign and fund by Act4Accountability (ACT4) to coordinate and grow diaspora philanthropy among members of the African diaspora to invest in the development of our home countries. Our mission is to Identify, build, and invest in the capacity and sustainability of credible local African organizations and social impact businesses.

This event is co-sponsored by Busboys and Poets A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) series. Another Diaspora Roadshow panel will be the featured A.C.T.O.R. discussion on November 4th, 2018 at the 14th and V location of Busboys and Poets.