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SUMMARY:Special Forum - Advance with Africa Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber’s U.S.-Africa Business Center in Atlanta on March 18 for a special convening of the Advance with Africa program in partnership with the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement to foster economic engagement through Diaspora business ties. Discover insights and connect with industry leaders at The Gathering Spot ATL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/special-forum-advance-with-africa-atlanta/
LOCATION:The Gathering Spot\, 384 Northyards Blvd NW Building 100\, Suite 190\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diaspora
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SUMMARY:Year of Senegal FREE Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the year of Senegal with music\, song\, and dance! The College of the Arts and Global Education present Khaware (Xaware)\, directed by Dasha Chapman and Theresa Howard of the Department of Dance.  \n\n\n\nThis celebration of West African dance and music features djembe and sabar drum traditions\, as well as enchanting kora music\, contemporary compositions\, and diverse movement techniques.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will highlight a rich array of approaches to Senegalese performance by both master artists and students: dance works choreographed and performed by Awa Pikine and Pape Moussa Sonko\, and music by Adama Tall (drums) and Morikeba Kouyate (kora)\, will shine alongside choreography by Kaolack (Pape Ibrahima Ndiaye).  \n\n\n\nThe KSU Percussion Ensemble\, directed by John Lawless of the Bailey School of Music\, will accompany student dancers with traditional Senegalese rhythms\, using authentic instruments for this performance. Immerse yourself in an evening of total theatre with Khaware (Xaware)! \n\n\n\nFree admission with code: Senegal \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/year-of-senegal-performance/
LOCATION:Bailey Performance Center\, 488 Prillaman Drive\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Dance,Music,Senegal
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Hosts Nigerian Art with Kainebi Osahenye and Taiye Idahor
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Mayor’s Offices of International & Immigrant Affairs and Cultural Affairs\, in collaboration with the Atlanta Beltline\, is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of the Alanta-Lagos Sister City agreement by hosting two artists from Lagos. The artists are a part of the public art residency and exhibition sponsored by the Atlanta Beltline and curated by Lauren Tate Baeza. \n\n\n\nJoin a blend of artists\, Nigerian community\, Africans in the Diaspora\, and art lovers in a townhall style talk on the Atlanta-Lagos sister city agreement\, the importance of artist residencies like this\, the artists’ work process and the unveiling of the artists’ public art. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-hosts-nigerian-art-with-kainebi-osahenye-and-taiye-idahor-2/
LOCATION:72 Marietta St NW\, 72 Marietta Street NorthWest\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art
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SUMMARY:4th Annual African Awards
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are invited to an unforgettable evening that honors the unsung heroes\, exceptional leadership\, and noteworthy contributions among Africans in the diaspora. This year’s event will showcase the celebration of African achievements\, featuring live entertainment and dinner. \n\n\n\nThe highlight of the evening is The African Awards\, an annual event proudly sponsored by Hope of Africa\, Inc.\, a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the community. Guests will have the opportunity to witness the recognition ceremony\, applauding remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions and demonstrated black excellence. \n\n\n\nFollowing the award show\, an exciting after-party is planned\, providing a platform for recipients\, nominees\, and attendees to come together\, mingle\, network\, and commemorate the achievements of the African diaspora. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate and connect with like-minded individuals in a night filled with inspiration and community spirit. \n\n\n\nDress Code: Formal or Formal African Attire \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/4th-annual-black-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Georgia International Convention Center\, 2000 Convention Center Concourse\, College Park\, GA\, 30337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Diaspora
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SUMMARY:From Shocks to Shifts: Shoring Up Supply Chains in an Age of Trade Turbulence
DESCRIPTION:Wars in the Middle East and Europe. Rockets in the Red Sea. Competing industrial policies in key international markets — all in the wake of a pandemic that upended the global economy. Managing a supply chain has never been so complex. \n\n\n\nBut beyond fixes for short-term shocks\, how are companies negotiating enduring shifts\, adjusting to newfound trade turbulence and whipsaw regulatory changes? Is globalization dead\, or was a strategic shortening of supply chains inevitable to guard against strategic vulnerabilities \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Aprio for breakfast and a nuanced discussion with global executives calibrating their companies’ responses to these challenges and more as they manage influential factories and distribution facilities in Georgia. \n\n\n\nAgenda7:30a – Registration\, Networking Breakfast8:00a – Welcome\, Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion9:00a – Networking9:45a – Dismissal \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJay Cho\, Tariffs & Customs Director at Aprio\nJay specializes in helping multinational companies navigate complex US import/export requirements\, providing duty-saving strategies\, planning and compliance risk management. With a decade of experience on both the consulting and the legal sides of international trade\, he also provides counsel on customs enforcement matters\, such as customs inquiries\, verification requests\, audits\, investigations and penalty cases. Since many of his clients are located overseas\, he is always on standby and manages ongoing customs matters on their behalf while keeping them updated on the status of their cases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Shefrin\, President & Chief Operating Officer at Ubique Group\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Gray\, VP of Supply Chain at KaMin Solutions\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas JorgensenChief Executive Officer & President\, Green Worldwide Shipping\nThomas Jorgensen began his career in shipping with Maersk Line in 1989 in Copenhagen\, Denmark after studying economics at Aarhus University. Thomas moved to the United States via Boston in 1991 to work for a global forwarder\, and in 1994 relocated to Atlanta to start up the U.S. operations of a Scandinavian logistics company. After earning a partnership as President for this global forwarder\, Thomas founded and became the President and CEO of Green Worldwide Shipping® in 2008. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPete MentoCommercial Director\, US Customs and Compliance\, Air & Sea US\, DSV\nPete Mento knows an incredible amount about trade. \n\n\n\nPete specializes in the elimination\, recovery and minimization of duties and taxes associated with trade. He also assists companies with import and export compliance\, audit defense and cargo security programs. He is considered one of the most insightful and connected trade professionals in the world and his projects have recovered over $1 Billion in duties\, taxes and fees over his 30-year career. \n\n\n\nIn his current role\, Pete leads efforts to grow and build the Customs and Trade Consulting services of DSV.  In the past\, Pete has served as Partner and Practice Leader for Tax Firms like Ryan\, KPMG and Crowe.  He has also run the global Customs operations and consultancies for major Freight Forwarding Firms like Expeditors\, C.H. Robinson and Crane Worldwide. \n\n\n\nPete is a Customs House Broker who also received his Masters Degree in Government (Trade Theory Focus) from Harvard University and did his undergraduate work at Maine Maritime Academy where he served five consecutive terms as a member of the advisory board.  His Doctoral studies at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom in Trade Law focused on how economics and geopolitics interconnect. \n\n\n\nPete is a noted Trade Academic who has written many articles and work papers on Trade Theory and Trade Practices especially the role programs like C-TPAT and AEO had on the global economy. \n\n\n\nPete is a highly sought-after speaker for events all over the world. A former professional standup comedian\, he has conducted sold out lectures to tens of thousands of people in every imaginable venue – from university lecture halls to night clubs. His style of mixing economics\, history and humor is always a welcome change for his clients and students. His Trade School webinar series has become the standard for staying up to date on issues of global commerce and his podcast “Trade Geek” boasts over 10\,000 subscribers. \n\n\n\nHe is the most unlikely trade nerd you will ever meet…….
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shocks-to-shifts-shoring-up-supply-chains/
LOCATION:Aprio\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Business,Caribbean,Europe,Export,Featured,Geopolitics,International Markets,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,North America,Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:Ghanaian Women's Association of Georgia's 9th Annual Maternity Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia is proud to host Lady Julia Osei Tutu\, wife of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (King of the Ashanti Kingdom) as the keynote speaker for its 9th Annual Maternity Fundraising gala. The 2-day extravaganza will feature a cultural day on Friday\, June 21 and a Gala on Saturday June 22nd at the City Hall atrium. In attendance will be Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama\, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the US.\,  and other community leaders. \n\n\n\nPicture an enchanting atmosphere filled with vibrant colors\, tantalizing aromas and the infectious beats of Afro-pop! Its an event that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLady Julia Osei Tutu\, wife of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (King of the Ashanti Kingdom) \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ghanaian-womens-association-of-georgias-9th-annual-maternity-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Atlanta City Hall Atirum\, Atrium\, 55 Trinity Ave. SW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Africa,Gala,Ghana,Women
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SUMMARY:African Networking and Growth Mindset Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for something extraordinary!  \n\n\n\nThe African Think Tank will be hosting a game-changing event vibrant city of Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe mission of The African Think Tank is to create a platform for Africans and friends of Africa to connect\, collaborate\, and thrive. Professionals\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, vendors\, and business owners from all industries are welcome! \n\n\n\nDiscover the incredible power of working together and networking with some of the brightest minds in the community at this one of a kind event.  \n\n\n\nAtlanta is home to incredible talent\, intelligence\, and entrepreneurial expertise\, and it is believed that by coming together\, ideas can be turned into impactful initiatives.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to be part of something special. Register now!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/african-networking-and-growth-mindset-mixer/
LOCATION:Edged Events Hall\, 3315 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Ste 15\, Lawrenceville\, GA\, 30044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Liberia,Networking,Senegal,South Africa,Uganda,Zambia
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SUMMARY:177th Liberian Independence Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:Register now for a night of joy and festivity as the Liberian Community Association of Georgia commemorates Liberia’s independence. Get ready for an evening filled with delicious food\, lively music\, and vibrant cultural performances. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Liberians\, sisters and brothers from Africa\, and friends from around the world to celebrate together. Don’t miss out on this special event—mark your calendars and get ready to have a great time! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/177th-liberian-independence-celebration-gala/
LOCATION:JC Event Center\, 5775 Jimmy Carter Boulevard #250\, Norcross\, Georgia\, 30071
CATEGORIES:Africa,Culture,Entertainment,Featured,Festival,Food,Gala,Liberia,Music
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SUMMARY:124th National Black Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:This landmark event marks 124 years of Black business leadership coming together with a unified agenda. As the world navigates uncertain times in the post-pandemic era\, it is evident that unity remains a key strength. \n\n\n\nThe conference will convene leading entrepreneurs\, professionals\, corporate partners\, political dignitaries\, and business leaders from across the globe. Over the span of three days\, attendees will engage in valuable opportunities for networking\, education\, and collaboration\, supported by a network of over 120\,000 members and 400+ chambers and leagues both nationwide and internationally. \n\n\n\nIn addition to commerce-driven discussions\, the conference will host Pan-African Diaspora Day\, shining a spotlight on the global economic influence of the Black business community and exploring international engagement opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to be part of a movement towards collective empowerment and economic success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nSchedule
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/124th-national-black-business-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Atlanta Hotel\, 255 Courtland St NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Conventions,Diaspora,Economics,Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Africa Diaspora Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Africa Diaspora Investment Summit is set to occur from August 28 – 30 2024\, at the Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta\, Georgia. Themed ‘Unlocking Diaspora Wealth: Bridging Continents for Shared Prosperity\,’ this collaborative initiative involves CyberAlliance\, the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa\, and the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce\, alongside various public and private sector partners from the US and South Africa. This innovative event aims to spur investment in South Africa. \n\n\n\nThe summit is intricately structured to offer comprehensive insights into Southern Africa’s startup ecosystem\, fostering a sense of belonging and ease among African Diasporans and Africa’s allies. The objective is to pave the way for them to combine financial resources and invest alongside Southern African companies and asset managers. \n\n\n\nDuring the summit\, investors and Southern African asset managers will delve into: \n\n\n\n\nSouthern African Investments Outperforming the US Market\n\n\n\nInsights from Expert Asset Managers\n\n\n\nInvestment Opportunities Aligned with International Trade\n\n\n\nThriving Startup Ecosystems in Southern Africa\n\n\n\nGlobal Problem-Solution Fit Pitch Competitions\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities for US Investors\n\n\n\nDistinguishing Perceived vs. Actual Investment Risks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/africa-diaspora-investment-summit/
LOCATION:InterContinental  Buckhead Atlanta\, 3315 Peachtree Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Export,Import,Investment,Networking,Trade
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talk with Villa Albertine
DESCRIPTION:Join Villa Albertine Atlanta and Atlanta Contemporary as we kick off the Villa’s fall 2024 season of residencies with this event featuring author Anne Pauly and cultural producer Selorm Attikpo! Each of the artists will DJ a listening session\, followed by a short conversation with Floyd Hall\, Executive Director of Atlanta Contemporary. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, DJs Anne Pauly and Selorm Attikpo will each host a listening session highlighting their journeys and research. Author and DJ Anne Pauly (aka Madame Monsieur) is currently in the middle of a road-trip across the South to explore the literary world of the southern Appalachias and will present a mix of classic French songs\, house\, music from Appalachia\, and more! Cultural producer and DJ Selorm Attikpo (aka SelormJay)\, who is in Atlanta to explore the creation of Ghana’s first hip-hop museum\, will take us on a deep dive into the vibrant world of Ghanaian hip-hop. Each listening session will be followed by a short conversation with Atlanta Contemporary director Floyd Hall to help us gain insight into how the music is related to their residency projects with Villa Albertine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/resident-artist-talk-with-villa-albertine/
LOCATION:Atlanta Contemporary Art Center\, 535 Means Street Northwest\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30318
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Europe,France,Ghana,Music
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SUMMARY:Secrets to Success: Making Bold Moves & Finding Your Voice as a Female Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:Register now for an inspiring lecture with Monica Musonda\, a trailblazer in African entrepreneurship. Learn how she: \n\n\n\n\nBecame one of Africa’s leading businesswomen\n\n\n\nBuilt Java Foods into Zambia’s largest woman-owned business\n\n\n\nTransformed Zambia’s food industry\n\n\n\nLeveraged her experience as former General Counsel for Dangote Group\, a Nigerian conglomerate\n\n\n\n\nGain invaluable insights on overcoming challenges\, driving innovation\, and developing leadership skills applicable across various fields. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. Registration required. \n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, email Lauren Cooper at lcooper14@gsu.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/secrets-to-success-making-bold-moves-finding-your-voice-as-a-female-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Georgia State University College of Arts & Sciences\, 25 Park Pl NE #2500\, Atlanta\, 30303\, Gabon
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diversity and Inclusion,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurship,Leadership,Professional Development,Women,Zambia
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SUMMARY:Shifting Mindsets: Empowering the Youth and Diaspora to Forge a Lasting Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Calling all visionaries\, trailblazers\, and changemakers! As Zambia Promoting Leadership in America (ZLA Foundation) celebrates its 10th anniversary\, we’re thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary gathering that will commemorate the 60th Independence of the Republic of Zambia and empower the next generation of leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin us on September 7\, 2024 in Atlanta\, Georgia for the “Shifting Mindsets: Empowering the Youth and Diaspora to Forge a Lasting Legacy” Conference and Gala. This transformative experience will be a unique opportunity to connect across generations and cultures\, engage in meaningful dialogue\, and bridge the divides that often hold us back. \n\n\n\nGet ready to explore innovative solutions\, share inspiring stories\, and chart a course toward greater understanding\, unity\, and progress for the youth and diaspora community. We’re finalizing an exciting lineup of speakers\, sessions\, and activities that will challenge perspectives and ignite your passion! \n\n\n\nBut that’s just the beginning! We’ll cap off this historic day with our signature $250 fundraising gala ($275 at the door) – an unforgettable evening of elegance\, entertainment\, and empowerment. Here\, we’ll come together to support ZLA Foundation’s vital work and invest in the dreams and aspirations of our future leaders. \n\n\n\nConference: $40 in advance\, $50 at the doorGala: $250 in advance\, $275 at the doorBundle Deal: Attend both for just $275 in advance \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shifting-mindsets-empowering-the-youth-and-diaspora-to-forge-a-lasting-legacy/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center\, 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Diaspora,Economic Development,Education,Fundraising,Gala,Investment,Networking,Youth Development,Zambia
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SUMMARY:Around the World in the DTL
DESCRIPTION:The Around the World in the DTL: International Night Market (AINM) returns to Lawrenceville for its fourth year with an incredible lineup of over 40 food vendors and 30 retail vendors! This vibrant cultural event offers a unique opportunity to sample a wide array of global cuisines\, from arepas and gyros to pad thai and jerk chicken—all in one place. \n\n\n\nExplore the International Village featuring organizations such as the Afghan Alliance of GA\, Alif Institute\, Emory University Vietnamese Student Association\, and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. This festival celebrates diverse cultures with authentic food\, drinks\, and artisan goods\, providing a truly international experience. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to indulge in flavors from around the world and connect with a diverse community—mark your calendar for an unforgettable night!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/around-the-world-in-the-dtl-3/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Lawrenceville Lawn\, 210 Luckie St\, Lawrenceville\, GA\, 30046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Culture,Drink,Entertainment,Europe,Festival,Food,Latin America
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SUMMARY:SelormJay Photo Exhibition & DJ Sets
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the annual France-Atlanta series organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. \n\n\n\nOver the last few weeks of his residency\, Villa Albertine Atlanta resident Selorm Attikpo (aka SelormJay)\, will present a photographic exhibition and DJ sets that highlight his experience in the Ghanaian hip-hop scene and his current project to create the first African hip-hop museum and archive. \n\n\n\nPhoto Exhibition | September 20 – October 5\n\n\n\nRampant Gallery | Suite 119 at The Goat Farm | 1200 Foster St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30318 \n\n\n\n“Hip-Hop Archives: Past\, Present\, Future” offers a unique\, behind-the-scenes snapshot of the ongoing journey of a Ghanaian photographer\, filmmaker\, archivist\, and producer Selorm Jay. As the founder of yoyo tinz\, an organization dedicated to promoting and documenting hip-hop culture in Africa\, he has spent years capturing the essence of hip-hop through photos\, videos\, and collaborations with artists across Ghana and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition invites the viewers to dive into Selorm’s work and journey: what’s been done\, what’s happening now during his time as a Villa Albertine resident\, and what’s ahead once he returns to Ghana\, rich with this new experience. Through three sections\, this work in progress presentation showcases some of his works related to his mission as hip hop archivists\, his residency experiences in Atlanta’s vibrant hip-hop scene\, and his future vision of creating a hip-hop museum or cultural center in Ghana. Presenting a mix of photographs\, flyers\, notes\, and other materials\, this exhibition is an accessible and intimate look into his creative and research process. \n\n\n\nLearn more at rampantgallery.com \n\n\n\nDJ Set | Friday\, September 27 | 5-8pm\n\n\n\nSteele Bridge at Centennial Yards | 308 Nelson Street SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30313 \n\n\n\nDuring “Take it to the Bridge\,” on Friday\, September 27 from 5-8pm\, Selorm will play a DJ set highlighting Ghanaian hip-hop. \n\n\n\nExplore the Steele Bridge Art Installation featuring 35 fine art reproductions from Atlanta’s permanent collection. This exhibition serves as a visual celebration of the city’s rich artistic heritage\, showcasing works displayed in public spaces throughout the city. The event will also include voter registration from the Coalition for the People Agenda\, with participation from Rock the Vote and artists from around the city. Click here for more information! \n\n\n\nDJ Set | Saturday\, October 5\n\n\n\nThe Goat Farm | 1200 Foster St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30318 \n\n\n\nDuring the Goat Farm’s extraordinary marathon event\, SITE\, SelormJay will play a DJ set highlighting Ghanaian hip-hop. \n\n\n\nSITE: a monumental evening of art installations\, live performances\, exhibitions\, & open studios all in one expansive event. Free with RSVP. Learn more at thegoatfarm.info \n\n\n\nSelormJay (Selorm Attikpo) is an Accra based self-taught filmmaker\, Photographer\, DJ and cultural producer passionate about hip hop culture. Over the years\, he has built a personal archive of close to 10\,000 files related to hip hop in Ghana. Selorm is the founder and creative director of yoyo tinz – a multimedia platform created in 2013 dedicated to archiving\, documenting and amplifying Ghanaian hip hop culture. He created the first ever Ghanian hip hop festival in 2018. He enjoys traveling the World to document hip hop artists. He is currently a resident of Villa Albertine Atlanta\, researching how to create the first-ever museum and archive on Ghanaian hip-hop. Learn more about his residency project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/selormjay-photo-exhibition-dj-sets/
LOCATION:Rampant Gallery\, 1200 Foster St NW\, Suite 119\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30318
CATEGORIES:Africa,Culture,Exhibit,Ghana,Music
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SUMMARY:The Inequality of Parts… The Beauty Of The Whole by Barkinado Bocoum
DESCRIPTION:Barkinado’s work often resembles an assembly of mosaics\, each a part of something infinitely larger\, and each oddly unsettling the other parts and yet they come together in a beautiful whole. The origin of this style of painting is simple in that initially he lacked the resources to purchase proper canvases and so he used simple A4 papers. As he filled each one\, he simply added more and more of them\, taping them together to create large figurative works. Later he realized that taping them together and off center seems to refract light and images in complex fractured portraits. Though each sheet has its own significance taken together they weave a whole albeit with multiple and distinctive perspectives. The gaze of his subjects is often weary and melancholy – almost as if their incredible beauty is too heavy a load to carry. It is this gaze that lends the added perspective of a peoples gazed upon – looking back at the world with a deep understanding that almost says: ‘you can’t even begin to understand me.’ \n\n\n\nRegister Today! \n\n\n\nAnnouncement from aKAZ! ATL: \n\n\n\nThe trials and tribulations of running a trans-continental art gallery mean that sometimes: \n\n\n\nthe art gets here and the artist doesn’t\, and sometimes\, the artist arrives and the work does not! \n\n\n\nBarkinado arrived on Monday this week minus his artwork. Air France just informed us that the artwork has been located – and – it is still in Dakar. They promise to expedite it. But clearly we can’t open the show this Sunday and so with a heavy heart we are rescheduling the Opening of Barkinado Bocoum’s ‘The Inequality of Parts … the Beauty of the Whole to Saturday\, September 21 at 3:00 pm AND the PARTY will be even better. The good news is that Barkinado will hang out in the ATL until then and you will all still be able to meet him. \n\n\n\nSee you on Saturday\, Sept 21 at 3:00 pm- and once again our sincere apologies. \n\n\n\nGreetings\, \n\n\n\nAnja\, Jumbe\, Jean Patrick Guichard (Gallery Miriam) and Barkinado \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-inequality-of-parts-the-beauty-of-the-whole-by-barkinado-bocoum/
LOCATION:Haugabrooks\, 364 Auburn Ave\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30312
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000
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SUMMARY:Books for Africa Atlanta Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Books for Africa will be hosting a luncheon at the Buckhead Club on Friday\, September 27th from 12pm  to 1pm.  \n\n\n\nThe event will feature the keynote speaker\, His Excellency Chimbamba Kanyama\, Ambassador of The Republic of Zambia to the United States.  \n\n\n\nCheck in begins at 11:30AM. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChimbamba Kanyama\, Ambassador of The Republic of Zambia to the United States\nAmbassador Kanyama is a Zambian business leader and writer specializing in communication strategy\, corporate governance\, and economics. He holds a BA in Mass Communication from the University of Zambia\, an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Reading\, and a Ph.D. in Management from Texila American University. Kanyama has held leadership roles at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation and the International Monetary Fund. In 2023\, he became Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States. He is also an author\, with several books on business values\, foreign direct investment\, and corporate governance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/books-for-africa-atlanta-luncheon/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Culture,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Education,Featured,Fundraising,Nonprofit,Zambia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T160000
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Knowledge\, a Conversation with Felwine Sarr
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nDue to inclement weather related to Hurricane Helene\, this event has been postponed. We will update you with more information at a later date. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the annual France-Atlanta series organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. \n\n\n\nOne of the great intellectuals of our time\, committed to the decolonization of knowledge from an African perspective\, Senegalese thinker Felwine Sarr is invited for the first time in Atlanta to present his work and his intellectual journey. Felwine Sarr will be in conversation with Lauren Tate Baeza\, Curator of African Art at the High Museum of Art and Axelle Karera\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Emory University. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Time magazine featured Felwine Sarr as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. His thinking is developing in different directions and on several fronts at once. With philosopher Achille Mbembe\, he is the initiator of the “Ateliers de la pensée”\, which has been bringing together writers\, thinkers\, artists and academics from Africa and the diaspora in Dakar since 2016. The same year\, he published Afrotopia [University of Minnesota Press\, 2020]\, an essay on the future of the continent and the need to pursue decolonization. Together with art historian Bénédicte Savoy\, he is also the author of the landmark “Rapport sur la restitution du patrimoine culturel africain” [The Restitution of African Cultural Heritage. Toward a New Relational Ethics\, 2018]\, logical compensation for colonial predation. Felwine Sarr now teaches at Duke University\, where he brings knowledge produced in Africa and promotes an ecology of knowledge from different geographies and traditions. More recently\, he has played a major role\, alongside numerous intellectuals\, activists and citizens\, in the defense of Senegalese democracy\, and advocates a deepening of democracy in Africa. Today\, he is working to create a “pluriversity” in Dakar\, a university based on the plurality of knowledge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/decolonizing-knowledge-a-conversation-with-felwine-sarr/
LOCATION:Ackerman Hall – Michael C. Carlos Museum\, 571 South Kilgo Cir NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art & History,Author Talks,Senegal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T190000
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SUMMARY:40th International Consular Ball
DESCRIPTION:An Atlanta tradition\, the International Consular Ball presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) brings together not only the diplomatic community\, but corporations\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations\, trade offices\, chambers of commerce\, government representatives and more for an evening of fine dining\, exciting entertainment\, and networking on a global scale! This year’s gala is themed Stronger Together: A Global Commitment to Health and chaired by Dr. Rashad Richey. \n\n\n\nThis fundraiser enables GCIV to continue to deliver and expand nonpartisan professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies that connect Georgia citizens with emerging leaders from around the world. In 2023\, GCIV welcomed 311 international visitors from 97 countries and territories around the world. \n\n\n\nAttire is black tie or national dress.  \n\n\n\nSelf-parking is available at the venue. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for program details in addition to the presentation of the Georgia Consular Corps.  \n\n\n\nEmail emily@gciv.org with any gala questions or special meal requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/40th-international-consular-ball/
LOCATION:Porsche Experience Center Atlanta\, One Porsche Dr.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Culture,Diplomacy,Drink,Europe,Featured,Food,Fundraising,Gala,Health,Latin America,Middle East / North Africa
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SUMMARY:Cirque Kalabanté – “Afrique en Cirque” | Guinean Acrobats
DESCRIPTION:Created by Yamoussa Bangoura and inspired by daily life in his native Guinea\, “Afrique en Cirque” (Africa in Circus) presented by performers of Cirque Kalabanté portrays the beauty\, youth and artistry of West African culture. \n\n\n\nThe Rialto stage will vibrate with energy representing the strength\, agility and joys of young West Africans through a show that is colorful beyond its costumes\, scenery and staging. Acrobats will execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids accompanied by contemporary Afro-Jazz\, percussion and kora. \n\n\n\nAfter joining Guinea’s original Circus Baobab as a young man\, Bangoura’s dream of founding a school of circus arts evolved through his own performances in and contributions to several Canadian theatrical productions including Cirque du Soleil\, Cirque Eloize and Cavalia. In 2018\, he recruited his twin sisters\, brothers and cousins to launch their own school and studio in Montreal offering classes in percussion\, cirque and African dance. \n\n\n\nAudiences will enjoy Cirque Kalabanté’s acrobatic skills and achievements\, which also support the Company’s humanitarian mission to help the Guinean community from which the family originated. \n\n\n\n“With explosive drumming and dance routines\, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision!”              — Vice Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cirque-kalabante-afrique-en-cirque-guinean-acrobats/
LOCATION:Rialto Center for the Arts\, 80 Forsyth Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Arts & Humanities,Dance,Ghana,Humanitarian,Liberia,Music,Rialto Center For The Arts,Senegal
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SUMMARY:2024 Sabar Rek ATLANTA Conference & Cultural Event
DESCRIPTION:The Sabar Rek ATLANTA Conference & Cultural Event encapsules the spirit and cultural heritage of Senegal / the Senegambia region. Traditions are not just art forms\, but also serve as vital components of social\, ceremonial\, and spiritual life within its West African communities.Every Year. Every Fall. Every October. The weekend prior to Indigenous People’s Day\, we gather to foster a heightened sense of community and fellowship—using traditional arts and culture to empower individuals to become active participants in shaping a more inclusive future. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nFri\, Oct 11 (5:00 PM – 9:30 PM)Location: City Dance & Music\, 524 Plasters Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30324Conference Kick-off\n\n\n\nSat\, Oct 12 (9:00 AM – 5:15 PM) & Sun\, Oct 13 (9:15 AM – 7:15 PM)Location: Woodward Academy\, 1576 Walker Ave\, College Park\, GA 30337SabarEDU Community Cultural Activations\n\n\n\nSat\, Oct 12 (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)Location: City Dance & MusicSupper & Sabar Late-Night Community Gathering\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organizers\n\n\n\nSabarEDU @ Sabar Rek ATLANTASabarEDU is our global initiative providing traditional arts programs and cultural activations in partnership with nonprofits\, schools/universities\, and businesses\, and creating access to diverse communities. This year\, a partnership with Horizons at Woodward Academy brings community cultural activations on Sat Oct 11 and Sun Oct 12 to College Park\, GA—using traditional arts and culture to empower individuals to become active participants in shaping a more inclusive future \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Schedule
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-sabar-rek-atlanta-conference-cultural-event/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art & History,Conventions,Culture,Dance,Food,Music,Senegal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000
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SUMMARY:GACC South Election Series: The Impact of the Presidential Election on Global Businesses & Economy
DESCRIPTION:Impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on Global Business & the Economy with Aprio. \n\n\n\nJoin the GACC South on October 22nd at the Aprio offices in Atlanta\, GA as we collaborate with Aprio to discuss the impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on Business and the Economy. If you are not able to join us in person don’t worry\, this event will be hosted in a hybrid format.  \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n4:00pm | Welcome remarks from Aprio as Event Co-host  \n\n\n\n4:05pm – 4:50pm | Panel Discussion  \n\n\n\n4:50pm – 5:10pm | Audience Q&A\, Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\n5:10pm – 6:30pm | Networking with a few snacks/soft drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gacc-south-election-series-the-impact-of-the-presidential-election-on-global-businesses-economy-2/
LOCATION:Aprio\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Business,Caribbean,Economics,Europe,Food,Germany,International Markets,Latin America,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,North America,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T173000
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SUMMARY:9th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards & Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta’s most highly anticipated awards gala\, fundraiser and cultural tradition\, the 9th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards and Fundraising Gala\, returns on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\, at 5:30 PM EST at the Westin Atlanta Hotel Airport. This year’s theme\, “Dare to Dream and Achieve the Impossible\,” sets the tone for an unforgettable evening celebrating extraordinary leaders who have made a profound impact on their communities and beyond. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) and Honorary Event Chair\, Thomas W. Dortch III\, join Friends of LEDI from around the world as we celebrate the 2024 honorees: \n\n\n\n\nRennie Curran – Former NFL/UGA Bulldog\, CEO of The Game Changers Foundation\n\n\n\nRobert Dunn – Senior Regional Director\, Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta\n\n\n\nSue Ann Hong-Whitaker – President & CEO\, The Center for Asian Pacific American Women\n\n\n\nKorto Momolu – Fashion Designer\, Activist & Project Runway Season 5 Alum\n\n\n\nComer Yates – Executive Director\, Atlanta Speech School\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Sharon Reed\, this cultural celebration will feature a power networking and cocktail reception\, multi-course dinner\, live entertainment by Atlanta’s own\, American Idol’s Cyniah Elise and traditional Liberian cultural dancer\, Big Sister Fatou and many inspiring moments that reflect LEDI’s mission to reduce poverty and change lives. \n\n\n\nYour support will benefit life-changing initiatives\, including the construction of Liberia’s first modern public Library and Technology Center. Don’t miss out on this incredible evening of networking\, impact and celebration! \n\n\n\nSponsorship\, program book ads and silent auction donation opportunities are still available.  Secure your tickets and more at www.ledifundraiser.org by October 14 and be a part of this inspirational night! \n\n\n\nAttire: Black Tie\, Formal or African Attire | Self-parking ($10) and valet parking ($30) are available at the venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/9th-annual-ledi-international-life-changers-awards-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel Atlanta\, Airport-Grand Ballroom\, 4736 Best Rd\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30337
CATEGORIES:Africa,Culture,Featured,Fundraising,Gala,Liberia
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SUMMARY:Annual Global Chamber Mixer
DESCRIPTION:At this annual favorite\, enjoy international tastings while connecting with professionals from our global business community. The event also features awards recognizing individuals making impactful contributions to the global business landscape. \n\n\n\nConnect with award winners in the following categories:  \n\n\n\nGLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER AWARD | Nominate  \n\n\n\nINTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARTNER AWARD | Nominate \n\n\n\nINTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD | Nominate  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info and Register
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-chamber-mixer/
LOCATION:Gas South District\, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Belgium,China,Drink,Europe,Featured,France,Germany,Italy,Japan,Latin America,Netherlands,Networking,South Africa,South Korea,Vietnam
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SUMMARY:World Languages Day
DESCRIPTION:World Languages Day returns Thursday\, Nov. 14 at Georgia State University in Downtown Atlanta! This is the tenth year of this impactful event and CULTR invites you to feature your organization to over 1\,000 high school and college students! \n\n\n\nRegister today to become an exhibitor or a sponsor for this career global expo! Not only will you connect with the future workforce\, but you will also get to network across industries. Participate in this event to support access to language studies and cultural competence for all learners in the global economy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-languages-day-4/
LOCATION:Student Center East – Ballroom\, Speaker’s Auditorium\, Unity Plaza\, Georgia State University 55 Gilmer ST SE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Culture,Economics,Education,Europe,Featured,Language,Latin America,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T170000
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SUMMARY:Diaspora Diplomats: Reception Celebrating Atlanta’s African Consular Corps
DESCRIPTION:Long an important gateway for business with Africa\, Atlanta’s star is further on the rise in the continent\, as evidenced by new flights\, sister airport agreements\, a presidential visit from Kenya and a high-level initiative positioning the city as the focal point of the U.S.-South African relationship.  \n\n\n\nBut perhaps no other act shows more how Africa’s 55 governments are seeing potential in the Peach State than the appointment of diplomats to represent their interests in Georgia.  \n\n\n\nOf the 75 countries with consulates and trade offices in the state\, 13 hail from Africa\, including three new countries announced just in the last few months: Botswana\, Zambia and Ghana.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by Ethiopian Airlines\, the city’s direct link to 65 African destinations\, join Global Atlanta for a reception celebrating Atlanta’s African diplomats and meet those tasked with deepening ties with these dynamic and growing economies.  \n\n\n\nHosted at Constellations in historic Sweet Auburn\, the birthplace of both MLK Jr. and the civil rights movement\, we’ll enjoy fabulous food and drinks\, traditional Ethiopian coffee and unrivaled networking\, forging links that will sow seeds of transatlantic opportunity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Consuls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Ndashe Katema Banda\, Honorary Consul of Zambia\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Auwalu Jega Namadina\, Consul General of Nigeria in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Yvonne Horsley McCowin\, Honorary Consul of Ghana\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNaana Frimpong\, Honorary Consul of Botswana
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/diaspora-diplomats-reception/
LOCATION:Constellations\, 135 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Drink,Featured,Networking,Trade
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SUMMARY:Things Fall Apart: Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Kultur Ensemble Atlanta (a collaboration between the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and the Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta) is excited to present: \n\n\n\nCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the Nigerian-American-German movie “Things Fall Apart” in Atlanta and discover the story of the groundbreaking African film\, its deep ties to Atlanta\, the Black film industry\, Black heroes\, Oscar winners\, Civil Rights\, and ATL’s rise as a global city. \n\n\n\nThe son of filmmaker Francis Oladele\, Lanre Oladele\, will be present at the opening and part of a panel discussion on the impact of the novel and the movie in Nigeria\, the USA\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\n\n\n6:00 PM open \n\n\n\n7:00 PM reception and speeches \n\n\n\nHOSTS & ORGANIZERS \n\n\n\nKultur Ensemble Atlanta (Goethe-Zentrum & Alliance Francaise of Atlanta) \n\n\n\nModern Film Archives\, Berlin \n\n\n\nCity of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs & Gallery 72 \n\n\n\nCity of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs \n\n\n\nGerman Federal Office for Foreign Affairs / Consulate General of Germany in Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXHIBITION DESCRIPTION \n\n\n\nCreated in 1971 in Nigeria\, little was known about the circumstances and the making of the film Things Fall Apart until the images were discovered in the estate of the late film director Jason Pohland. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition\, a cross-cultural collaboration\, showcases the long lost documents of the making of the film with a collection of still photo prints by accomplished cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt. \n\n\n\nThe film and the exhibition highlight the connection and struggle between Africa and the West\, between generations and cultures\, and also the story of Nigerian-Atlantan collaboration\, the shaping of modern\, global Atlanta and Sister Cities relationships\, the Black film industry\, African royalty\, and ATL-local high-profile changemakers. \n\n\n\nThe 1974 premiere of Things Fall Apart in Atlanta draws direct connections to the election of Maynard Jackson in the same year\, as the Nigerian co-producer\, legendary filmmaker Francis Oladele\, was his brother-in-law. Moreover\, the premiere was directly connected to the founding of the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs and the establishment of the Atlanta-Lagos Sister City partnership\, which both celebrated their 50th anniversary just recently. \n\n\n\nHISTORICAL BACKGROUND \n\n\n\nNigerian executive producer Francis Oladele (1932-2015) established Calpenny Nigeria Films Limited – the first independent film production company in Nigeria – in 1965 with the intention of providing a platform for artistic expression in a more profound way and opening the Nigerian arts to an international audience. Oladele succeeded in hiring the American Ossie Davis\, a close friend of Malcom X and very active in the civil rights movement\, as director for this first project. Things Fall Apart\, Oladele‘s second feature film\, is another key part of the beginnings of Nigeria’s Pre-Nollywood movie industry. The film\, made by a few international but mostly local crew members\, was directed by German director Jason Pohland. \n\n\n\nIn Germany\, the film premier triggered a series of official trips to five West African countries immediately afterward expressing the growing importance of German-African partnerships. \n\n\n\nIn the US\, the film premiered a full four years after production in Nigeria due to an apparent difficulty in finding a distributor for the film. \n\n\n\nUnder the patronage of Maynard Jackson\, the first African-American mayor of Atlanta\, the African-American society attended the premiere in 1974. Chinua Achebe and Francis Oladele\, Maynard Jackson’s brother-in-law\, were among the 200+ guests. \n\n\n\nThe photographs in the exhibition show Chinua Achebe on set\, the Ugandan princess\, lawyer and later diplomat Elizabeth of Toro\, who shortly after shooting the film became Uganda‘s foreign minister; the in 1899 in Lagos born actor Orlando Martins – Nigeria‘s first international film star – in his last role as Obierika; John Sekka\, the popular Senegalese actor in the leading role of Obi Okonkwo; co-founder of Lagos Freedom Park Iyabo Aboaba in her role as Bisi. \n\n\n\nOther crew members later made great careers in the film industry: the still photographer Stephen Goldblatt became a director of photography\, shot Batman films and was nominated twice for an Oscar; the assistant editor Alhaji Arulogun became one of Nigeria’s pioneer broadcasters and later headed several ministries for the state government of Oyo State; Ivan Sharrock\, the sound mixer\, won two Oscars. \n\n\n\nASSOCIATED EVENTS \n\n\n\nFilm Screening “Things Fall Apart” \n\n\n\nDate\, time\, and loation TBA \n\n\n\nFollow the Kultur Ensemble to receive notifications about additional events and ticket sales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/things-fall-apart-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / Alliance Française d’Atlanta\, 233 Peachtree Street NE\, Suite 100\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Europe,Film,France,Germany,Nigeria
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SUMMARY:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond Politics
DESCRIPTION:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond PoliticsExploring a Grassroots Future for the Atlanta Phambili Initiative \n\n\n\nLast year’s Atlanta Phambili (“forward”) initiative\, driven by the outgoing U.S. ambassador\, promised a newly productive chapter in South Africa’s relationship with Atlanta\, one already grounded in longstanding commercial collaboration\, civil-rights linkages and university partnerships.  \n\n\n\nBut with a new administration in Washington\, the bilateral winds have shifted considerably\, and keeping forward momentum will require a bottom-up approach driven by sub-national players like the City of Atlanta\, as well as investment and trade interests on both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Ethiopian Airlines at Miller & Martin PLLC to hear from city leaders\, South Africa trade experts and local investors who joined Mayor Andre Dickens’ December delegation to Johannesburg and Cape Town\, which was aimed at solidifying grassroots partnerships that will last beyond the politics of the moment.  \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, Global Atlanta will also release a special report based on Managing Editor Trevor Williams’ Dispatch from South Africa last June\, underwritten by Ethiopian Airlines.  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaulina GuzmanDirector\,Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMourad DakhliAssociate Dean for International Student Engagement and Partnerships\, Georgia State University Robinson College of Business\nDr. Mourad Dakhli is a professor and practitioner of International Business whose research explores how human and social capital processes generate value across diverse cultural and institutional settings\, focusing on their implications for innovation and entrepreneurship—his active research agenda bridges practice-focused inquiry with the scholarship of teaching and learning. \n\n\n\nWith professional experience spanning four continents and engagement in over two dozen countries\, Dr. Dakhli has led capacity development initiatives\, directed operations for a binational chamber of commerce\, and designed\, implemented\, and assessed high-impact practices in international higher education. \n\n\n\nHe holds certifications in Business Analytics\, Six Sigma Black Belt\, and is recognized as a Master Teacher. His contributions to academia have been honored with the 2018 GSU Fellowship Award\, the 2020 GSU Instructional Innovation Award\, and the 2021 Robinson College of Business Teaching Excellence Award. \n\n\n\nDr. Dakhli is a Faculty Affiliate of the Atlanta Global Studies Center and the Middle East Studies Center\, where he continues to advance global engagement\, cross-cultural collaboration\, and transformative learning experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil DiamondPresidentSouth African Chamber of Commerce in the USA(SACCUSA)\nNeil Diamond is widely recognized as a leader and authoritative voice in global trade\, particularly in advancing binational trade between the United States and Southern Africa. As an expert in international economic development\, he currently serves as the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA)\, where he champions initiatives that promote bilateral trade\, drive international business development\, and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) between the United States and Southern Africa.  Neil is also an active member of the New York South African Business Council (NYSABC) and the International South African Business Chambers (ISABC)\, further solidifying his role as a key advocate for trade and global economic collaboration. \n\n\n\nWith extensive experience in business and government\, Neil has consistently delivered strategic solutions to foster economic growth and innovation. His tenure as a trusted strategic advisor to the former Deputy President of South Africa on local government and economic development equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between governance and business. Neil’s ability to forge influential global partnerships has been pivotal in advancing trade relations and creating new investment opportunities for Southern African businesses in the United States. \n\n\n\nAs a highly sought-after speaker\, Neil addresses international conferences on pressing topics such as economic development\, trade relations\, and the digital transformation of global economies. His thought leadership extends to the publication of papers on strategies for economic growth in Africa and numerous articles on trade\, investment\, and tourism. These contributions underscore his commitment to empowering African businesses and sub-national governments with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of global trade. \n\n\n\nFluent in English and Afrikaans\, with proficiency in Dutch and Zulu\, Neil’s linguistic skills enhance his effectiveness in fostering cross-cultural communication and collaboration in international settings. His career reflects a resolute dedication to driving global trade\, strengthening the economic ties between the U.S. and Southern Africa\, and advancing sustainable economic growth through innovation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry YonCo-Founder & PresidentCyberAlliance\nLarry Yon II is a globally recognized expert with nearly two decades of experience driving U.S.-Africa economic engagement. He has advised governments\, multinational corporations\, high-net-worth individuals\, and high-growth startups ininternational market expansion\, investment\, trade\, and digital transformation. \n\n\n\nHe is the Co-Founder and President of CyberAlliance\, a 7x award-winning global cybersecurity firm\, ensuring that the promise of technology is realized. Cyber Allliance’s portfolio of clients that range from the United States largest businesses to startups in South Africa. He is also the Founder of B-Direct\, the firstAfrica-centric corporate board prep and placement company. \n\n\n\nLarry serves as Chairman of Africa Diaspora Invests (ADI)\, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing U.S. investment into Africa’s startup ecosystem. ADI has hosted African delegations in the U.S.\, organized global investment summits\, and curated immersive investor tours to South Africa. These initiatives have fostered strategic partnerships between African fund managers\, U.S. investors\, and international development institutions. \n\n\n\nFurthering his influence in venture capital\, Larry is a portfolio advisor with Africa’s most active VC\, Launch Africa\, and a Fund Advisor to Johannesburg-based Anza Capital. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards\, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Bidenand the Cyber Newcomer of the Year Award from the Institute of Cyber Security Zimbabwe. \n\n\n\nHis deep-rooted connections in South African leadership circles include collaborations with the late Winnie Mandela and the late King Zwelithini of the Zulu nation\, reinforcing his commitment to cultural and economic empowerment. \n\n\n\nBeyond business\, Larry has led philanthropic efforts to open libraries in South African townships\, working alongside corporate and nonprofit partnersto expandeducation and literacy resources. \n\n\n\nA respected thought leader and speaker\, Larry’s insights have been featured in GQ South Africa\, Inc. Africa\, ShoppeBlack\, and other major media outlets. He has spoken at numerous global conferences and podcasts\, on conversations that support shared prosperity between the United States and Africa’s in a new global economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLorna MasekoAward-Winning Celebrity Chef\, Cookbook Author & Television Host\nSouth African Chef Lorna Maseko is a ballet dancer turned award-winning celebrity TVchef. Her culinary adventures began when she participated in the first-ever Celebrity MasterChef on DSTV\, where she made it to the final top 6 contestants. This experienceinspired her to launch a series of cooking events titled “Cooking with Lorna and Friends\,” which has grown significantly\, attracting a large following of food lovers across the country.Chef Lorna was the host and executive producer of The Hostess with Lorna Maseko\, alifestyle reality series for food and entertainment enthusiasts. In 2018\, she released her first cookbook\, Celebrate with Lorna Maseko\, which won two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2019. Additionally\, she received a Taste Award in 2021 for Lorna With a Pinch of Salt and The Hostess With Lorna Maseko. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she hosts Homegrown Tastes South Africa\, now in its second season\, whereshe explores South Africa’s unique landscapes and local cuisines. The show airs onBBC Lifestyle. This year\, Chef Lorna has been nominated for two SAFTA awards: BestTV Presenter and Best Lifestyle Programme. Additionally\, she has appeared as a guestjudge on Top Chef All Stars season 20 and has a cookware line available on HSN. \n\n\n\nLorna has recently been appointed as executive chef for South African Airways for 2025\, you can enjoy her menu in business class.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/south-africa-and-atlanta-2025/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diaspora,Economic Development,Featured,Market expansion,Networking,North America,Policy,Politics,Race Relations,South Africa,Trade
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SUMMARY:Black Men in Global Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Black Men in Global Leadership Summit is a powerful gathering designed to amplify the voices of Black men in leadership and inspire future changemakers.  \n\n\n\nThrough interactive workshops\, insightful panel discussions\, and virtual networking opportunities\, the summit addresses challenges\, highlights achievements\, and fosters collaboration. \n\n\n\nWith a focus on purpose-driven leadership\, the event creates space for exploring strategies for impact on a global scale.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free and virtual \n\n\n\nSpecials thanks to Leaders of the Free World and IIE’s Center for Access and Equity for their sponsorship of this event. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nKeynote Address – 2:00 PM – 2:10 PM  (Hybrid)Our  keynote speaker will share insights on the importance of global leadership and the unique opportunities available to Black men on an international scale. \n\n\n\nBlack Men in Global Leadership Panel Discussion – 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM  (Hybrid)Panelists from diverse Global Leadership roles discuss their career paths\, challenges\, and the impact of their international experiences. \n\n\n\nStudent Voices  in Global Leadership 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: (Hybrid)Students share their personal Journeys from studying abroad\, participating in global fellowships\, or working in global companies\, emphasizing how these opportunities have shaped their leadership journeys. \n\n\n\n“Building a Career in Global Leadership” 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM  (Hybrid)Final thoughts and a call to action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/black-men-in-global-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Georgia State University\, 33 Gilmer Street SE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Education,Entrepreneurship,Leadership,Lecture,Networking,Seminar,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Chef Lorna Maseko's Taste of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:In honor of International Women’s Month Chef Lorna Maseko invites you to “Taste of South Africa: Atlanta.” \n\n\n\nThis tribute to South Africa’s rich culinary heritage includes a 6-course dining experience and 3 cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/chef-lorna-masekos-taste-of-south-africa/
LOCATION:Distillery of Modern Art\, 2197 Irvindale Way\, Chamblee\, GA\, 30341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Food,South Africa
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