Yesterday, A/SR Greene spoke at Carnegie Nuclear Policy's New Voices New Ideas conference, stressing the need to create spaces for a wide range of voices to spur innovative ideas, challenge assumptions, enrich understanding of global challenges, and produce more effective & durable policies

The Global Black Economic Forum’s Business Summit at Essence Festival was a resounding success. From the Vice President of Columbia Francia Márquez highlighting the importance and impact of cross bilateral business investments for the Black Diaspora to Robert F. Smith and

How can we confront and reimagine power structures to foster more just and inclusive societies? Office of Special Rep for Racial Equity & Justice and four other change leaders at the #SkollWF explored ways to rethink power and build a better future. Check out the session: buff.ly/3WDgphB

Wonderful to mark the one-year anniversary of 🇺🇸rejoining UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳. 🇺🇸 leadership on issues of importance and value to the American people has made a real difference in our first year back, including protecting the freedom of expression and shaping standards on AI. Ambassador Courtney Diesel O’Donnell

James Baldwin took pride in the struggle for personhood and civil rights that a new generation of Black college students undertook in the 1960s. “They are not the first Negroes to face mobs: they are merely the first Negroes to frighten the mob more than the mob frightens them.”

#OnThisDay in 1965, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act to enforce the 15th amendment of the U.S. Constitution. #APeoplesJourney

Today, we reaffirm our commitment and collective responsibility to foster a more inclusive global society in which Indigenous peoples achieve their aspirations and are invited to contribute their expertise to help shape a safer, healthier, more inclusive and sustainable world 🌍

Mary Prince, a West Indian abolitionist, was the 1st woman to present an anti-slavery petition to the British Parliament. Her 1831 autobiography recounted the harsh conditions of Caribbean slavery and was the 1st account of a Black woman's life published in the UK.

A powerful moment @ #EquitySummit2024 PolicyLink where Deputy SR Greene highlighted our progress and underscored our commitment to working with governments and civil society orgs in #GlobalPartnerships to advance racial equity for marginalized and underserved communities.

As we mark the final year of this International Decade for People of #AfricanDescent, we reaffirm our continued commitment to protecting & advancing the rights of people of African descent worldwide🌍. Here, our Deputy Special Rep shares her message on this important day👇🏾 #IDPAD

We are so pleased to have Dr. Dafna Rand onboard to lead State Department: Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor. Her leadership will be vital to our work together to advance the human rights of marginalized racial, ethnic, and Indigenous communities, and to build partnerships to combat systemic racism, discrimination, and

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Coalition #IYLC virtual speakers series facilitates youth-led conversations on critical global issues. Last week Nathan G. Strong University of Nevada, Reno discussed workforce migration & econ. development to help preserve the future of Indigenous communities🤝

Today we attended an expert panel on advancing parliamentary diplomacy to counter global anti-Blackness CBCF Inc. 2024. It was inspiring to join elected officials and civic leaders from across the African Diaspora as we discussed legislative solutions to dismantle transnational

At Department of State we’re thrilled to honor 19 HBCUs as #Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders! Their commitment to international education strengthens U.S. foreign relations by ensuring young Black voices are at the table, shaping our global future. This is how we build a more

A/SR Greene discussed Department of State's role in creating opportunities for and addressing unique challenges faced by people of African descent in the digital age at the #ALC53 panel, “National Security & Narrative: A.I., Disinformation, and the Black Diaspora” #InclusiveAl

🌍 On Sept. 12, A/SR Greene met with an Afro-Latina Leadership delegation from Brazil and Colombia to discuss their projects and perspectives to advance #HumanRights initiatives, such as #JAPER and #CAPREE. #AfroLatinaLeaders leading the way!

🌍 This week! A/SR Amber Greene & Sr. Advisor for Int. Indigenous Issues Michael Orona participated in an energizing meeting w/ young Indigenous Andean & Amazonian leaders to discuss the promotion of Indigenous issues globally and the issues facing their communities.

Informative meeting on Sept. 23 with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum & the Indigenous Women’s Platform from #Guatemala hosted by The Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues. We discussed strengthening alliances and their work to advance Indigenous women's rights for civic participation and economic