African American Irish Diaspora Network

AAIDN is hosting the Consulate General of Ireland NY's First Friday event on February 6th @ 8am at the Consulate General of Ireland (200 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10166), offering a tribute to Lenwood “Leni” Sloan. RSVP here: eventbrite.ie/e/february-fir… Places are limited!

AAIDN is offering a scholarship of $10,000 for one graduate student towards earning a master’s degree in Irish and Irish-American Studies from NYU through Glucksman Ireland House. In addition, NYU will also match the received amount of $10,000! Email caroline.heafey@nyu.edu! 🍀

The African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) is deeply saddened by the passing of Lenwood “Leni” Sloan. He will truly be missed. AAIDN offers condolences to all his family, friends and colleagues for this loss of one who was so loved, admired and respected by so many.

Explore the history of the Green Atlantic! ☘️ AAIDN has partnered with CIEE Tours to present a dynamic nine-day exploration of Ireland between June 20th-28th, 2026! Email institute@aaidnet.org for more information! Visit aaidnet.org/african-americ… to learn more!

Black, Brown & Green Voices returns next week, Dec 18, at 1pm Eastern/6pm Irish time, with a chat with the authors of the new biography of Paul O'Dwyer! Register at THIS link: nyu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Slave Legacy History Coalition presents "Monthly Speaker Series: Margaret Seidler and John W. Jones" taking place over Zoom this Wednesday, December 10th @ 10:30 AM EST! Learn more and register at this link: slavelegacyhistorycoalition.org/events-1/month…

Coming up this December 18th, the latest installment of Black, Brown and Green Voices will take place online at 1:00 PM (EST)! 💚🖤 Find registration at this link: nyu.edu/community/gove…

This upcoming November 1st, the 2025 American Irish Historical Society Annual Conference will take place at the American Irish Historical Society in New York between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🍀

If you missed the Irish-Ghanian fusion concert this September, then here’s your second chance! This upcoming October 2nd, there will be a free Irish Ghanian Fusion concert at the Van Cortlandt House Museum between 5:30and 7:00pm!🍀

On September 28th, the New York Society For Ethical Culture will be hosting an Irish-Ghanian fusion concert between 2:00 and 4:00pm EDT🍀Learn more and purchase tickets at this link: ethicalnyc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neon…

On 23rd and 24th August, Ulster American Folk Park will be marking the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition with a weekend of activity across the museum. Learn more & find tickets at this event link: ulsteramericanfolkpark.org/whats-on/inter…

Our own AAIDN board member Dr. Miriam Nyhan Grey, director of Black Brown & Green, is co-organizer of this special event on Saturday in Dublin 🍀 All are welcome! For more information and to register, please access this link: eventbrite.ie/e/anti-racism-…

Seeing The Black Wolfe Tone? Use Our Exclusive Discount Code! 💚🖤 Use the discount code TBWT20 to receive $20 off your original ticket. Offer is good for up to (2) tickets per order. Find tickets HERE: irishrep.org/show/2024-2025…

In Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield: The Abolitionist “Black Swan”, Christine Kinealy shares the story of Elizabeth. Born into slavery, Elizabeth became a singing sensation in Famine era Ireland & broke down barriers wherever she sang. 👉youtu.be/Y1SFTTOicUA

Made possible by project organizers Dr. Miriam Nyhan Grey, Dr. Phil Mullen and Eve Doran, the Anti-Racism, Advocacy and Archiving Symposium will take place May 10th at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum between 1:00 and 5:00 PM! Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/anti-racism-…

This Friday, April 11th, Georgetown University's Global Irish Studies Initiative invites you to attend its forthcoming international symposium: 'Ireland and Atlantic Slavery' @ 10 AM EST! lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u25ua8u…

This Thursday, April 10th, the Council For American Ireland Relations (CFAIR) will be honoring Mike McGuire, Keith Powers and Justin Brannan at Rosie O'Gradys Restaurant (148 West 51st Street btw 6th & 7th Ave) from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! ☘️

Experience the latest installment of Black, Brown and Green Voices this March 17th at the Saint Patrick’s Day Zoom celebration! 💚🖤You won't want to miss this immersive experience of joy and community! Register @ tinyurl.com/aaidnpatrick ! ☘

We thank @IrelandinNY for hosting an effervescent First Friday breakfast event last week for the morning of February 7th, joined by Dennis Brownlee, Dr. Christine Kinealy, and Cíara Emmanuel of the African American Irish Diaspora Network! #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤💚

Dennis Brownlee will be joining Consul General Helena Nolan with Dr. Christine Kinealy Ph.D. and Cíara Emmanuel for The Consulate General of Ireland’s February 'First Friday' taking place this Friday, February 7th at 8am! @IrelandinNY