On October 22, 2024 (5:30 pm), the African Diaspora Network (ADN) and the Rhodes Trust will host a special conversation and reception in New York. The event will bring together trailblazing leaders to highlight the transformative impact of African and African diaspora leadership. It will feature influential speakers and celebrate the shared mission of empowering… Continue reading Celebrating Transformative Leadership with the Rhodes Trust & African Diaspora Network
FORWARD Event Elevates Black and African Professionals through Networking, Innovation, and Leadership Beyond Borders Network organized the FORWARD event, which brought together Black and African professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives for a day filled with networking, learning, and inspiration. Held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, the event provided a platform for attendees to connect and share… Continue reading Beyond Borders Network’s FORWARD event
Introduction As part of our mission to empower African leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities, the African Diaspora Network (ADN) proudly participated in several key events at UNGA 2024. Our flagship programs, including Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF), Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE), YALI Legacy Localization (YALI LL), and Beyond Remittances strategy, align with the themes… Continue reading Fostering Africa’s Growth with Leadership, Innovation, Investment, & Philanthropy
Bringing together over 75 prominent leaders from business, government, academia, sports, and entertainment, the African Diaspora Network (ADN), in partnership with Myriad USA, the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), hosted a groundbreaking side event at UNGA 2024. Held at Hav & Mar’s in New York City, the “Afrofuturism:… Continue reading Event Recap: “Afrofuturism: Activating African Diaspora Investments for Sustainable Development” – UNGA 2024 Side Event
The African Diaspora Network’s (ADN) unwavering commitment to engaging, informing, and activating the diaspora has been instrumental in building bridges and creating countless opportunities across the globe. While the full impact of our work may take years to realize, the journey itself—and the feedback we’ve received along the way—has been profoundly inspiring. During UNGA… Continue reading September Highlights: Forging Pathways for the African Diaspora
Meet the Panelists Precious Achiuwa Founder of What If Unlimited; current NBPA member Precious Achiuwa is a Nigerian-born NBA player for the New York Knicks who is deeply committed to youth development and community engagement, particularly in Africa. Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Precious moved to the United States to pursue his basketball career but… Continue reading Afrofuturism: Activating African Diaspora Investments for Sustainable Development
As part of the African Diaspora Network’s (ADN) ongoing Impact and Innovation Forums 2024, the Forward Together: Afro-Futures of Giving event explored innovative strategies in Black philanthropy, focusing on the African diaspora’s role in driving sustainable development. Held in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), the forum engaged thought leaders in discussions on digital philanthropy,… Continue reading Event Recap: Forward Together – Afro-Futures of Giving
