Diaspora Talks

The Biden Administration is currently filling in its top cabinet positions and we are happy to see African Diaspora women nominated for significant roles. This March, for our Women HERstory Month Episode, we decided to feature some key women that will be helping shape both the Biden administration's domestic and foreign policies. 

In November of 2020, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was elected 46th president of the United States of America. The African Diaspora for Biden Ethnic and Heritage Group under the African American Engagement Team of the Joe Biden Campaign played a crucial role in this unprecedented win. Tune in to the latest episode of Diaspora Talks where I discuss my involvement in this committee and the series of policies that the Biden Administration adopted due to the work of members of this steering committee. 

2020 was a trying year for the whole world. We watched as our lives were paused due to COVID-19 but we also watched a series of social and cultural movements sweep the diaspora and our amazing continent. This lead to solidarity and change making conversations that can change our continent forever……..IF WE LET IT.

Covid-19 otherwise known as Coronavirus has taken the world by storm as the latest pandemic. As North America and Europe serve as the epicenter for this latest pandemic, Africa seems to be avoiding a large spread of the virus. Tune into my latest episode of Diaspora Talks as I address several African nations and their responses to the virus. This is an informative podcast. I hope you enjoy it.

This episode is an analysis of the state of Liberian development on my recent trip to Liberia after many years. This analysis focuses on my personal experiences at home and the role that I see diasporans playing in accelerating development back home. I hope that you enjoy listening to this episode. 

This episode of Diaspora Talks focuses on the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa and my opinion on the matter as a Liberian who has studied abroad in Cape Town. I stand against all forms of violence and call for an end to Xenophobia. Please listen and comment below.

This episode discusses Fata Acquoi's vision for the African continent in 2020. It expands on Diaspora driven initiatives that are truly making an impact on the continent. Listen as she discusses where the African continent is headed in the next decade. 

This episode talks about the current challenges that the African continent is facing. It focuses on development issues such as governance, the economy, nationalism, youth bulge, and China in Africa. I end with recommendations for diasporans who are interested in becoming involved in African Development. 

This episode is a detailed analysis of the current crisis in Sudan. I am currently a scholar of international relations at the Elliott School of International Affairs. This analysis is one based in history and news reports of the current conflict. 

Episode 9 is titled: Entrepreneurship and the Take Back Africa Summit! Tune in as I discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and starting my own nonprofit! 

This episode is titled:The Modern African Woman! This episode is a conversation between my friends (Michelle Ndely, Colleen Enwesi and Ama Asantewaa) and I on gender roles within our communities, tradition, the what it means to be a modern African woman. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 7 focuses on the Pan-Africanism movement and how far it has come. Join me as I analyze the history, successes, challenges and my recommendations for the movement moving forward.

This podcast was live recording of Diaspora Talks in partnership with People of the Advancement of Liberia (P.A.L.) This special episode features the Ambassador of Ghana - H.E. Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah and his wife Mrs. Adjei-Barwuah as we dissect Ghana's new presidential initiative "Year of Return 2019" for Africans in the Diaspora, giving fresh impetus to the quest to unite Africans on the continent with their brothers and sisters in the diaspora.

I am African! It’s who I am! There’s nothing you or I can do to change that! Episode 5 of Diaspora Talks focuses on embracing your culture, celebrating your roots and remembering where you come from. During this black history month, let’s not forget that we originated from mother Africa and she is within us 

Mental Health is constantly seen as a taboo in our communities. Tune in for Diaspora Talks: Episode 4 on 1/22/19 as I discuss my current battle with my mental health.

Episode 3 of Diaspora Talks breaks down my experiences in English as a Second Language classes and the impact that it’s had on my educational experiences! I talk about the positives and negatives of these classes and my recommendation for African immigrants moving forward. Please Share any ESL stories that you may have!

Where is home? Pt. 2 examines the commonality between shared experiences. Fata Acquoi sits down with her friend and mentor Bleejay Innis to undress childhood narratives and define where is home!

You're too American to be African. You're too African to be American. Our first episode will focus on the complexity of identity and the struggles that man Africans face, when trying to figure out where is home!