The African Coalition was honored to serve as a panelist at the Black Immigrant Health event hosted by the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. This critical forum brought together health professionals, students, and community advocates to shed light on the unique health disparities impacting the African Diaspora in […]
2025 African Summit Overview
On February 22, 2025, the Magic Johnson Recreation Center was the distinguished venue for the 4th Annual African Cultural and Community Well-Being Summit. This significant gathering, themed “Bridging the Gap Through Partnership,” underscored the imperative of collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to address the pressing issues confronting […]
African Union Welcoming
The African Coalition proudly hosted a lively breakfast for the African Union delegates at City Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. As we prepared for the official Summit scheduled for February 22nd, the ceremony served as a warm welcome for all attendees. The primary objective was to cultivate strong relationships among […]
FGM International day of zero tolerance webinar
African Coalition celebrates FGM’s International Day of Zero Tolerance via Webinar meeting on February 6th. FGM task force honored us in the presence of strong and well esteemed women that were brave to take a stand and present their stories regarding female mutilation at such a young age. Despite making […]
Black History Month
As we honor Black History Month 2025, we take this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black communities worldwide
2025 African Cultural And Community Well-Being Summit
The theme of the 2025 Summit, “Building Partnership,” captures our mission to unite communities, foster collaboration, and strengthen connections that empower individuals and groups. It highlights the importance of working hand in hand with both public and private sectors to address pressing concerns, amplify shared goals, and raise awareness of the critical issues that impact our communities.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Supporting Survivors
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in recognition of this important cause, the Greater Los Angeles Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Taskforce, African Coalition, and the International Institute of Tolerance came together to host a powerful panel discussion on gender-based violence. This event focused on a range of critical […]
2024 Annual African Cultural & Community Wellbeing Summit
The “2024 Annual African Cultural & Community Wellbeing Summit” holds a special place in our hearts as we gather to prioritize and support the well-being of African-descent communities. Our mission is to foster unity, amplify shared visions, address common interests and concerns, and empower our communities to engage in collective […]
The African Coalition and U.S. Africa Institute: An African Diaspora Event
On November 14th, the African Coalition participated in the US Africa Institute’s African Diaspora Event with the US Department of State. The event was at Charles Drew University, and discussed important topics such as visa and immigration concerns, US foreign policy towards Africa, and diaspora engagement. The African Coalition worked […]
Immigrants and Domestic Violence: Navigating Through The Problem
As the month of October comes to an end, The African Coalition would like to educate everyone on the ways to navigate domestic abuse, especially those who are immigrants. While being in an abusive relationship is hard enough, immigrants also face cultural and language barriers that make it harder […]