Author: Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Staff Published: 09/12/2025 CBC
African Diaspora Day on the Hill 2025, taking place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Congressional Auditorium & Atrium (CVC 200), U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C.
Event Details
- Forum: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Reception: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This high-level convening will bring together U.S. lawmakers, African and Caribbean leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and diaspora stakeholders to highlight how diaspora-led engagement can drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA) with Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) to take bold action—lowering remittance costs, boosting diaspora-led investment, and aligning U.S. policy with the strength of African and Caribbean communities. It’s time to invest in sustainable development, dignity, and shared prosperity. To learn more cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov
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| ABOUT BPIA
The International Association of Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 on a mission to increase the involvement of African-Americans and those of African descent in international affairs. BPIA is committed to linking our efforts with those of groups and organizations that have similar goals. To that end, we support and work collaboratively with other public, private sector, and non-profit organizations to carry our mission. Learn more at https://iabpia.org |
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| ABOUT MIPAD
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is a premier global platform celebrating excellence in support of the UN International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2035), proclaimed under UN Resolution 68/237. With Honorees spanning more than 120 countries, MIPAD recognizes and connects high achievers of African descent worldwide and convenes its global network during the prestigious annual Recognition Week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). A US-registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, MIPAD fosters political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian collaboration across Africa and its global Diaspora. Learn more at mipad.org |
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Learn more about MIPAD Vision & Mission
Get Ready: Sept 25th – 27th, Recognition Weekend 2025 Is Here!
REGISTER events.mipad.org | DOWNLOAD App iOS | Android |
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🌍 COMING TO AFRICA?
Are you based in the Diaspora? Reconnect with your heritage in a powerful way — plant a tree on African soil and say with pride: “I literally have ROOTS in Africa.” 🌱
✨ Hear from others who have planted their roots — 🎥 watch their tree planting ceremonies: Francia Márquez, Brandon Hudspeth, Mallely Florian, Tonya Merritt, Sidney Mines & 📸 See more on Instagram: www.instagram.com/myrootsinafrica
📞 For more info, contact: East Africa: +254 724 908 668, West Africa: +234 810 445 5320, Rest of Africa: info@myrootsinafrica.com or Visit myrootsinafrica.com |
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