Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾🌟 This is what FREEDOM looks like! Want to give the gift of freedom this Juneteenth? Click link below to donate today! https://lnkd.in/daxPPQMb #Juneteenth #Freedom #Africa #BirthrightAFRICA
Birthright AFRICA
Non-profit Organizations
Heritage-based leadership development to discover roots & uncover greatness including a free educational trip to Africa.
About us
Birthright AFRICA is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for every youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 – 30 in the United States. Formed in 2015, As the umbrella organization for the movement, Birthright AFRICA supports education and corporate partners to develop heritage-based leadership programs that inspire Scholars to draw pride, confidence, and creativity from exploration of their cultural roots and legacy of innovation in the U.S. and Africa. We're creating the next generation of global leaders and entrepreneurs that are proud of their African heritage, confident in their innovative aspirations, and connected to the African continent. After completing the program, 98% of Birthright Alumni say they have more access to opportunities, clarity, and belief in themselves to pursue their career and life aspirations.
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http://www.birthrightafrica.org
External link for Birthright AFRICA
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
8 W 126th St
New York, 10027, US
Employees at Birthright AFRICA
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Walla Elsheikh
Social Impact Innovator
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Jillian Barker Langford
International Educator | Student Affairs Professional | BIPOC Advocate | Proponent of Diversity, Access, & Equity in Higher Education/International…
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Lisa Sargent
Strategist. Systems Disruptor. Activist Evaluator.
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Joye Pate
Creative Director
Updates
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Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Spring fundraising campaign, Pathway to Freedom, to raise $25,000 in 25 days from Africa Day until Juneteenth (5/25 - 6/19)! Join the celebration and support sending Black youth on the Pathway to Freedom on their birthright to Africa! See link in bio!
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We LOVE Africa Day for highlighting Africa's rich diversity, vibrant cultures, and incredible potential. Join us in celebrating and supporting Africa every day! #AfricaDay #BirthrightAFRICA #CelebrateAfrica
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Of course the answer was...... "Over several months and during two visits to Miller's classroom, students told USA TODAY the course broadens their knowledge and instills hope." What else could you want for students ☺️🙌🏾🎉 And no such thing as too woke...the point of education is to bring awareness and wake up minds and hearts. #Hope
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Embracing our roots begins with longing for our history. W.E.B. Du Bois reminds us that to learn our true identity, we have to learn the history by ourselves. Birthright AFRICA believes in the power of diving into the rich tapestry of African American heritage, uncovering stories that shape our present and empower our future. 🙌 #bhm #blackhistorymonth #KnowYourHistory #DiscoverRoots #UncoverGreatness #africa #webdubois #ghana
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WE DID IT! Our End-of-Year Crowdfunding Campaign with the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Fund has officially concluded, and what a journey it’s been! As we celebrate Black History Month, we extend our deepest gratitude to the 160 backers who supported our goal to scale the Birthright AFRICA mission to send more young Black people to Africa for their transformative birthright experience for free!! Thanks to your steadfast support and the JLH Fund match, we raised an incredible $114,562, reaching over 90% of the goal! This is more than a campaign; it’s a movement towards unity, pride, and connection to our roots. Thank you for being a part of this historic journey! 🌍🙌 #BlackHistoryMonth #BirthrightAFRICA #JourneyHome #bhm #africa #diaspora
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Happy Black History Month from the Birthright Tribe! Did you know that Africa’s original name is not Africa? Join us all month long as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and empower our future as we journey through African diasporic history, past and present. cc: @allthingsafrica_ @bissakins #blackhistorymonth #JourneytoAfrica #Africa #diaspora #bhm #alkebulan
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The UK is loaning some of Ghana’s “crown jewels” back home, 150 years after looting them from the court of the Asante king. The items to be loaned, most of which were taken during 19th-Century wars between the British and the Asante, include a sword of state and gold badges worn by officials charged with cleansing the soul of the king. The Asante gold artefacts are the ultimate symbol of the Asante royal government and are believed to be invested with the spirits of former Asante kings. A special adviser to Ghana’s culture minister told the BBC, “They’re not just objects, they have spiritual importance as well. They are part of the soul of the nation. It’s pieces of ourselves returning.” Sources: @bbc @bbcafrica
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Your support propels us closer to realizing a shared vision of cultural celebration and education. Join us in creating lasting connections for Birthright Scholars like Joye Pate, 2022 Black Highway Birthright Alum. Hear her share the transformative impact of her birthright experience on her life’s purpose on theGrio with Marc Lamont Hill.