2025 African Cultural And Community Well-Being Summit

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.

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2024 Annual African Cultural & Community Wellbeing Summit

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 […]

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The African Coalition and U.S. Africa Institute: An African Diaspora Event

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 […]

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Immigrants and Domestic Violence: Navigating Through The Problem

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 […]

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Immigrants and Substance Use Disorders: A Legal and Medical Perspective

Immigrants and Substance Use Disorders: A Legal and Medical Perspective

The African Coalition works to provide accessible mental health services to immigrant communities, as there is a dire need for mental health resources among this population. With Substance Use Disorder stemming from past trauma, it is our job to understand intersectionality and break down any form of stigma that our […]

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World Lung Cancer Day

World Lung Cancer Day

  World Lung Cancer Day is on August 1st. This health observance began in 2012 to raise awareness about lung cancer and the need for more research to prevent this disease. According to the CDC, 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths are linked to cigarette smoking in the United […]

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