@uiweala1

"Trust me. I'm telling you stories." CEO @TheAfricaCenter https://xitter.cf/t.co/lX3HZRxGbl…

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on.ft.com/313J5WK I’ve been thinking a lot about climate justice, energy access, and how we consider responsibility and obligation in the midst of this climate crisis.
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“Home Is Where Community Is.” hope that you’ll join me, @YoliZama , @chefpierrethiam , & @Vugafrica w/ @TheAfricaCenter as we explore and celebrate our global community on #WorldAfricaDay, May 25th at 12pm est.
TheAfricaCenter@TheAfricaCenter22 May 2021
Join us for “Home Is Where Community Is” on May 25th, World Africa Day at 12PM EST on IG Live to celebrate our community of kinfolk who are trailblazing culture shapers of African descent in the United States, on the African continent and around the world: theafricacenter.org/events/h…
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Karyn Caplan@KarynCaplan25 Feb 2021
📣LIVE and just getting started so not too late to join ‘What Is #Africa’s Vision For Itself, And What Do Africans Expect/Need From a Reengaged US?’ with ⁦@uiweala1⁩ ⁦@James_I_Mwangi⁩ ⁦@LandrySigne⁩ and ⁦@ndidiNwuneli⁩. worldaffairsconference.org/c…
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Looking forward to chatting with @DVDLDesign about our work at @TheAfricaCenter. Register below and tune in today at 12 PM Eastern.
TheAfricaCenter@TheAfricaCenter9 Nov 2020
Tomorrow 11/10, from 12-1 PM, our CEO @uiweala1, joins David van der Leer, Principal of @DVDLDesign, in conversation about the Africa Center as a gateway for engagement with contemporary Africa. Don’t miss it!
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Then join us at 12pm EST/6pm WAT for the second conversation "Creative Power and Conscious Awakening: Eyes on Nigeria." #EndSARS
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We're excited to partner with @africasoftpower for a series of important conversations. Join us starting at 10 am EST/ 4pm WAT for "Digital Canvas: How Technology is Shaping Modern Activism." Tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3clH…
Africa Soft Power@africasoftpower2 Nov 2020
Today at 4pm, we will be exploring how tech has altered the landscape of social movements & activism and what this means for the future of governance in Africa. Join us for this super important session later today. Watch LIVE here👉🏿 bit.ly/3mPNYbv #EndSARS
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Founder of @theflutterwave, @iaboyeji, says he's proud of but would have never imagined the tool being used to support civic action in the ways it did with #EndSARS. Tune in now. youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3clH…
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Panelists discussing the importance of elevating women's voices and leadership across #EndSARS and #BlackLivesMatter movements as well as in technology. Tune in. youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3clH…
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I’m really excited to share this! It was just announced that I joined the board of the Sundance Institute. We need challenging, diverse and empathetic stories at this transformative moment in out world. I look forward to working to support filmmakers around the world.
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Check out this article for more ways to get involved in Nigeria’s pressing fight against police brutality via @cnnafrica. cnn.com/2020/10/16/africa/he…

As Nigerians continue to protest nationwide against police brutality, here’s how you can help | CNN

Following weeks of outcry online over years of recurring police brutality, Nigerians took to the streets to demand police reform and an end to the Special Anti Robbery Squad known as SARS.

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This statement is from @feminist_co, one of the leading organizations on the ground providing resources and helping Nigerians organize. Follow them to stay updated on what’s taking place on the ground. #EndSARS
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#EndSARS demonstrations in Nigeria took a violent turn today when authorities opened fire on peaceful protestors in Lagos after the city’s governor imposed a curfew to quell ongoing demonstrations. We condemn these violent acts & stand in solidarity with the people of Nigeria.
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Looking forward to this Thursday's conversation with @Amref_Worldwide
Amref Health Africa
@Amref_Worldwide7 Oct 2020
Tune in tomorrow Thursday 8th October from 4:00pm EAT for #AfricaDialogues webinar and join, @uiweala1, CEO @TheAfricaCenter as he shares his thoughtful insights on the future of education during and after #COVID19. You can't miss this! Register now at bit.ly/AfricaFutureEducation
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"The strength in numbers is huge for athletes. As an athlete, its not an either or anymore. You get me w/ my points & the issues that I care about in this world." - @Nnemkadi30 #GoodTrouble bit.ly/30iognc
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“As long as poverty, injustice, and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” - Nelson Mandela #GoodTrouble | Tune in: africacntr.org/goodtrouble
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Starting Now: "Getting Into #GoodTrouble" w/ @PatrickGaspard, @mbachelet, @MutasaPeter, @maryvharvey, @Nnemkadi30, & @uiweala1 co-hosted w/ @opensociety & @proteusfund: africacntr.org/goodtrouble
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These times beg the question: how are communities around the world engaging and expanding the space for protest as we protect the right to assembly?
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Join @mbachelet, @MutasaPeter, @maryvharvey, @Nnemkadi30, @patrickgaspard, Christof Heyns and I on 9/29 11am EST for “Getting into Good Trouble.” We’ll be discussing how to protect the right to peaceful protest around the world.
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Hosted by @OpenSociety, @TheAfricaCenter & @ProteusFund. The discussion will take place on The Africa Center’s Facebook and Twitter pages (@TheAfricaCenter) and YouTube channel at africacnter.org/goodtrouble
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This #LaborDay, we honor Black women essential workers. Black workers make up 21% of the US postal workforce & they'll play a critical role during the election, as an unprecedented number of voters are expected to vote-by-mail due to the pandemic. (Artwork by Aya Brown)
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