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 […]