This #LaborDay, we honor Black women essential workers. Black workers make up 21% of the US postal workforce & they'll play a critical role during the election, as an unprecedented number of voters are expected to vote-by-mail due to the pandemic. (Artwork by Aya Brown)

Starting Now: "Getting Into #GoodTrouble" w/ @PatrickGaspard, Michelle Bachelet, Peter Gift Mutasa, Mary V. Harvey OLY, @Nnemkadi30, & Uzodinma Iweala co-hosted w/ @opensociety & @proteusfund: africacntr.org/goodtrouble

“As long as poverty, injustice, and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” - Nelson Mandela #GoodTrouble | Tune in: africacntr.org/goodtrouble

"The strength in numbers is huge for athletes. As an athlete, its not an either or anymore. You get me w/ my points & the issues that I care about in this world." - @Nnemkadi30 #GoodTrouble bit.ly/30iognc

Looking forward to this Thursday's conversation with Amref Health Africa

#EndSARS demonstrations in Nigeria took a violent turn today when authorities opened fire on peaceful protestors in Lagos after the city’s governor imposed a curfew to quell ongoing demonstrations. We condemn these violent acts & stand in solidarity with the people of Nigeria.

This statement is from feministcoalition, one of the leading organizations on the ground providing resources and helping Nigerians organize. Follow them to stay updated on what’s taking place on the ground. #EndSARS

Check out this article for more ways to get involved in Nigeria’s pressing fight against police brutality via @cnnafrica. cnn.com/2020/10/16/afr…

I’m really excited to share this! It was just announced that I joined the board of the Sundance Institute. We need challenging, diverse and empathetic stories at this transformative moment in out world. I look forward to working to support filmmakers around the world.

We're excited to partner with Africa Soft Power for a series of important conversations. Join us starting at 10 am EST/ 4pm WAT for "Digital Canvas: How Technology is Shaping Modern Activism." Tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3c…

Then join us at 12pm EST/6pm WAT for the second conversation "Creative Power and Conscious Awakening: Eyes on Nigeria." #EndSARS

Founder of Flutterwave, @iaboyeji, says he's proud of but would have never imagined the tool being used to support civic action in the ways it did with #EndSARS. Tune in now. youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3c…

Panelists discussing the importance of elevating women's voices and leadership across #EndSARS and #BlackLivesMatter movements as well as in technology. Tune in. youtube.com/watch?v=mZUw3c…

Looking forward to chatting with @DVDLDesign about our work at TheAfricaCenter. Register below and tune in today at 12 PM Eastern.

📣LIVE and just getting started so not too late to join ‘What Is #Africa’s Vision For Itself, And What Do Africans Expect/Need From a Reengaged US?’ with ⁦Uzodinma Iweala⁩ ⁦James Irungu Mwangi⁩ ⁦Professor Landry Signé⁩ and ⁦Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli⁩. worldaffairsconference.org/conference2021/

“Home Is Where Community Is.” hope that you’ll join me, Yolanda Sangweni 🌱 , Chef Pierre Thiam , & Kampire w/ TheAfricaCenter as we explore and celebrate our global community on #WorldAfricaDay, May 25th at 12pm est.

on.ft.com/313J5WK I’ve been thinking a lot about climate justice, energy access, and how we consider responsibility and obligation in the midst of this climate crisis.