Black Internationalism Series at Howard U. promotes careers in Africa

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The Center for African Studies (CfAS) at Howard University, the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center and Howard University School of Business’ HPS-Center for Financial Excellence hosted a discussion between the Howard community and Michael Sudarkasa, CEO of the Africa Business Group , about obtaining careers with private organizations working in Africa.

The event, which was held on March 28, was part of the Black Internationalism Career Corner talks series, which consists of annual virtual forums for Howard students, recent graduates of HBCUs and young professionals to engage with international professionals working across the African continent and learn to acquire careers around the globe.

This iteration of the Black Internationalism career talk focused on private sector career opportunities in Africa for Black young professionals. The private sector is the portion of the economy that is not under direct government control, and consists of private for profit and non-profit organizations.

Black internationalism fields refers to the low concentration of professional African descendants in international and industries throughout the world, which Howard seeks to increase

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

expand your horizons

 

[High Art]

Howard needs to do something about their medical residency program, namely their internal medicine program. When I interviewed there, I thought I had stepped into Calcutta. I wouldn't have cared if it was an Indian school but it's not.
In any case, this is nice news.

 

[Starman]

 

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expand your horizons

THE WORLD IS YOURS​

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

Howard needs to do something about their medical residency program, namely their internal medicine program. When I interviewed there, I thought I had stepped into Calcutta. I wouldn't have cared if it was an Indian school but it's not.
In any case, this is nice news.

they take on any students who want to attend those classes when they don't get enough of their target audience. school is still a business. what should they do if they don't get enough brehs to enrol?

 

[Buddy]

I don't care for that name at all "Interesectionalism" is something entirely different. Just call it what it is:

PAN AFRICANISM

 

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Howard University Appoints Inaugural Associate Vice President for Global and Diaspora Engagement​

Apr 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Howard University recently named Lanisa S. Kitchiner, Ph.D., as the inaugural associate vice president for global and diaspora engagement. In this new role, she will oversee, coordinate, and enhance strategic international programming with a special emphasis on Africa and the African diaspora. She will report to the Office of the President.
“The University recently established a strategic initiative to strengthen our focus on Africa and the African diaspora and enhance the University’s global impact,” said Ben Vinson III, Howard University president. “Dr. Kitchiner’s deep-rooted connection to Howard, combined with her wealth of experience in international education, cultural diplomacy, and strategic leadership, uniquely positions her to advance the university’s global engagement and impact.”

Dr. Kitchiner’s extensive experience includes leadership roles in global and diasporic programming at Harvard University, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art, and Howard University. As executive director of Harvard University’s Center for African Studies, she oversaw operations in Cambridge and South Africa, managed sponsored programs, and spearheaded fundraising initiatives. She has also served as chief of the African and Middle Eastern Division at the Library of Congress, where she led a team responsible for curating and interpreting a vast collection relevant to Africa, the Middle East, and their diasporas. As director of education and scholarly initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art, she showcased her ability to develop public programs and exhibitions that facilitated cross-cultural understanding. In addition, Kitchiner was previously an associate director at Howard University’s Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center, where she led international programs and curated exhibitions, including a permanent tribute to Ralph Bunche.

“It is a remarkable honor to return home to the Mecca for the purpose of sharing its magnificence with the world and bringing the world’s magnificence home to campus,” said Kitchiner. “Howard is a beacon of excellence with an incredibly rich legacy of building bridges, breaking barriers, and transcending borders for the betterment of humanity. I cannot think of a higher professional calling or greater cause to which to devote the full force of my passion and expertise.”

Dr. Kitchiner is a distinguished Howard alumna who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and political science and a Ph.D. in African studies and research with emphasis on art, history, and culture