Events
Meet the exciting lineup of speakers, honorees, and more for the 2024 BlackStars Experience this November in NYC
The action-packed event- which includes a full day summit and awards will take place in New York City on November 6-9, 2024. PanaGenius, the authoritative voice of the modern Black Diaspora, has unveiled the details for its highly anticipated annual summit and awards program, the BlackStars Experience. Set to take place from November 6-8, 2024,…
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Thank you for joining Shared Interest’s 30th Anniversary Gala
The Executive Director of Shared Interest, Ann M. McMikel, on behalf of the investment organization,...
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25 years of helping kids stand tall: FOCOS Hospital’s annual fundraising gala set to shine at the Ziegfeld Theater
FOCOS Hospital for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is thrilled to announce its annual fundraising...
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Dikan Gallery explores the multifaceted nature of Home in its latest exhibition: ‘Home is more than a Place’
Renowned Ghanaian-based photo gallery, Dikan Gallery, recently presented its latest exhibition,...
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Tattoo of late rapper Takeoff sets Guinness World Record for largest tattoo artwork
A tattoo of the late Migos rapper Takeoff has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest tattoo artwork. The record-breaking piece of art was created by Atlanta artists J.R. Outlaw and Christian Verrette...
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109-year-old survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is now the world’s oldest author
109-year-old Viola Fletcher recently became the world’s oldest author, as well as the oldest living survivor of the unfortunate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Her memoir, “Don’t Let...
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18-year-old Ugandan gets scouted for American MLB Draft League
18-year-old Dennis Kasumba, who showed his great talent as a catcher in baseball, made waves on the internet and soon gained the attention of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft League. According to...
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Carla Harris to deliver keynote address at “Soccer for Dreamers” fundraising gala in New Jersey
Soccer For Dreamers, a New Jersey-based non-profit organization, was co-founded by three Ghanaian teenage brothers – Baruch, Jed, and Kayden Akwaboah. The trio started the fundraising initiative,...
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Youngest Senegalese filmmaker becomes the second Black woman to ever compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Festival
Meet 36-year-old Ramata-Toulaye Sy, the youngest Senegalese screenwriter and film director making waves with her first feature film, “Banel & Adama,” at the Cannes Festival. Her debut at...
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Pan African Heritage World launches first digital museum
The Pan African Heritage World Museum, being constructed in Ghana, is launching the first digital museum in the world on May 5, 2022. The event coincides with the UNESCO-declared African World Heritage...
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11th edition of the African Innovate Conference to be held on April 9
MIT Sloan’s Africa Business Club is pleased to announce the 11th edition of the African Innovate Conference themed: “A Way Forward: Leveraging Innovation as a Catalyst for Growth”. The...
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Pan African Heritage World launches first digital museum
The Pan African Heritage World Museum, being constructed in Ghana, is launching the first digital museum in the world on May 5, 2022. The event coincides with the UNESCO-declared African World Heritage...