John D. O'Bryant African American Institute

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The staff at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute are looking for student volunteers to assist with this year’s Taste of the African Diaspora on Tuesday, February 27th.

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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend Taste of the African Diaspora, hosted by the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute!

AfroTech created and continues to create a space where individuals can share their experiences, learn from one another, and contribute to the ongoing conversation about increasing representation and creating opportunities for those interested in the tech sector.”

... I personally, was able to attend a talk geared towards black women in the industry focused on owning your space and product while navigating the difficulties of imposter syndrome and self-advocacy....

To kick off our #ExcelatAfroTech series, we have Oceane Kenfack Tonfack, a fourth-year computer science major, sharing her experience! “The conference featured discussions on topics such as diversity and inclusion, career advancement, and entrepreneurial endeavors...

One of the #JDOAAl's numerous programs includes the Excel Grant Program, which financially supports student programming and experiential learning opportunities. Last month, we assisted two students who attended Blavity, Inc.'s AfroTech conference for Black professionals in Tech.

This special occasion, rooted in the African-American tradition, will feature a variety of activities and performances designed to highlight the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Join us on December 1st for a vibrant and culturally enriching Kwanzaa celebration, a festive event that honors African heritage and community values.

Date: June 15th, 2023 Time: 11:30 PM - 3:00 PM 📷 Share your Juneteenth moments with us using #NUJuneteenth #juneteenth #northeasternuniversity #savethedate #celebratefreedom

Calling all Huskies! Let's celebrate Juneteenth, a historic day of freedom and equality, at Northeastern University! Join us as we come together to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and embrace the spirit of unity, education, and progress.

Please donate here: bit.ly/3KnbDOM #leadership #travel #students #JDOAAI #northeasternuniversity

The fund was established to provide resources for members of the African American Institute’s Legacy and Ujima Global Leaders and Torch Scholars. It will cover dialogue fees and travel expenses required to participate. Expenses could include airfare, visa expense, luggage, etc.

Attention all Huskies and Alums! The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute staff invite you to donate to the  JDOAAI Ghana Dialogue Fund on giving day, Tuesday April 11th. This will provide financial support for students to participate in the Ghana Dialogue.

Here's the link: bit.ly/3K6Etlr

Overall, they are looking to hire 15 – 20 enthusiastic and dedicated Peer Mentors interested in connecting with the incoming Summer Bridge cohort. Please see the link for more details and apply by April 30th if this role sounds like a great fit for you!

Calling All Huskies!! We are excited to share that Northeastern's Summer Bridge Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Peer Mentors to welcome, guide, and support our incoming class of scholars this summer!

In 2021, Kim Janey was the first Black woman to become a Boston mayor. Her father, Dr. Clifford Janey, co-founded the JDOAAI in 1968. Read more about Kim Janey on our Instagram page! #JDOAAI #WomensHistoryWednesday #Northeastern #NortheasternUniversity #WomensHistoryMonth

Melnea A. Cass (1896-1978) was a Boston-based civil rights activist who held numerous leadership roles in her lifetime. The Melnea Cass Boulevard near Northeastern's campus is named after her. Learn more about Cass's life on our Instagram page! #JDOAAI #WomensHistoryMonth