Join us for the Ijeruka Virtual Welcome Party, a vibrant celebration to kickstart our collective journey into Afrotopia. Come connect with other members of our incredible, global community, meet some of the brilliant minds behind Ijeruka, and take some time to reflect and set intentions together.

Watch Xala, a 1975 satire by foremost Senegalese writer and director Ousmane Sembène. The film deals with the aftermath of Senegal’s formal independence from France through a humorous narrative about the downfall of a businessman-polygamist who assumes the role of the colonialist in French-speaking Africa.

The transformative role of archival work in voicing the narratives of African and Afro-diasporic women.

The transformative role of archival work in voicing the narratives of African and Afro-diasporic women.

Join us for an enlightening roundtable featuring Doriana Diaz and Juliana Cohen Ribeiro focusing on the how we make visible the multifaceted experiences of African and Afro-diasporic women.

"Re-enchanting reality through magic realism and surrealism" is a series of monthly gatherings within our Meeting Our Griots study group that explores the dreamworld, the strange, the imaginary and the fantastical in African literature. Through wordplay, collective readings and speculative conversations, we will enter the Dreaming and discover reimagined realities that are both ordinary and extraordinary, and that challenge reality and the realms of possibilities.

Delve into discussions on Afrofuturism, the role of design in shaping futures, and how marginalized communities can redefine themselves as agents of change. Dr. Noel will guide us through design's potential to challenge systemic barriers and envision inclusive futures.

Delve into discussions on Afrofuturism, the role of design in shaping futures, and how marginalized communities can redefine themselves as agents of change. Dr. Noel will guide us through design's potential to challenge systemic barriers and envision inclusive futures.