Ni Biashara · Diaspora Events
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24 upcoming events · 14 cities · checked Oct 26, 2026
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Business Pan-African
Mon Nov 2 – 6
George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, TX
One of the largest Black tech conferences: 15 tracks across AI, fintech, medtech and careers, plus an expo and recruiting floor.
Source: afrotechconference.com · checked 2026-10-26
Business Pan-African
Wed Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
M&M African Kitchen & Bar · Frisco, TX
An evening for DFW diaspora business owners, with a panel alongside M&M's owner. Hosted by Ni Biashara.
Source: rsvp.nibiashara.com · checked 2026-10-26
Education Pan-African
Fri Nov 6 – 7 · 10:30 AM
Auburn Avenue Research Library · Atlanta, GA
Two days of scholars, archivists and community leaders on documenting and preserving the Black experience.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Faith Pan-African
Fri Nov 6 – 7 · 6:30 PM
Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora, OCAD University · Toronto, ON
Art, spirituality, memorialization and grief through an Afrodiasporic lens. Saturday's programme is for members of the Black community.
Source: AfroToronto · checked 2026-10-26
Embassy & Diplomatic Malawi
Fri Nov 6 · 7 PM
Embassy of Malawi · Washington, DC
An evening at the embassy on Malawi's culture, economy, tourism and minerals, with welcoming remarks from the Ambassador and Malawian cuisine.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Culture Pan-African
Fri Nov 6 – 8 · 7:30 PM
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center · Austin, TX
Three days of performances and drum-and-dance workshops by master artists of African traditions, closing with a free West African party at Sahara Lounge.
Source: aftm.us · checked 2026-10-26
Business Pan-African
Sat Nov 7 · 7 AM
19201 Wilke Ln · Pflugerville, TX
1,000 African diaspora founders, operators and investors for a day of building and dealmaking.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Civic & Political Ghana
Sat Nov 7 – 9 · 9 AM
Venue TBD (Washington, DC)
A national convening on Ghanaian American civic power: state delegation roll call, congressional briefing, pitch showcase, career expo and diaspora marketplace.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Culture Ghana
Sat Nov 7 · from 10 AM
Rowlett Park · Tampa, FL
The maiden Ghana Day: Ghanaian food, music, fashion and heritage in the park.
Source: ghanadaytb.org · checked 2026-10-26
Culture Pan-African Nigeria
Sat Nov 7 · 11 AM
Houston AfriFEST Venue · Houston, TX
13th annual festival of African arts, food and music: an African market, children's safari and a main stage from drumming to afrobeats.
Source: houstonafrifest.org · checked 2026-10-26
Gala Pan-African
Sat Nov 7 · 5:30 PM
The Golden Tree Banquet Hall · Houston, TX
Awards, comedy, afrobeats and a fashion showcase honoring African excellence across the diaspora.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Arts Pan-African Rwanda
Sun Nov 8 – 22 · 11 AM
Betty Oliphant Theatre · Toronto, ON
Two weeks of Black-led dance: three stage presentations, 12 workshops (including Rwandan traditional and street dance) and community gatherings.
Source: danceimmersion.ca · checked 2026-10-26
Education Pan-African
Tue Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Innis Town Hall · Toronto, ON
Two short films recreating Black Toronto life in the late 19th century, then music and a discussion with the team.
Source: utoronto.ca · checked 2026-10-26
Business Pan-African Liberia
Sat Nov 14 · 9 AM
Morehouse College · Atlanta, GA
Pan-African trade, investment and entrepreneurship across Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Health Pan-African
Sat Nov 14 · 11 AM
The DEC Network · Dallas, TX
Heritage and health stations built for Africans and people of African descent: ancestry, genealogy, free DNA kits while supplies last, blood-pressure and diabetes screening.
Source: blackevents.us (Eventbrite) · checked 2026-10-26
Business Somalia
Sat Nov 14 · 5 PM
Muslim American Youth Foundation · Burien, WA
Networking and mentorship with Somali students, professionals and community leaders.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Youth Pan-African
Wed Nov 18 – 20 · 9 AM
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre · Toronto, ON
Three days of keynotes, workshops and networking for young leaders from Africa and Canada.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Food Nigeria
Sat Nov 21 · 4 PM
Light of Hope Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall · Marietta, GA
Efik cuisine from Calabar, cooked live by community cooks from the Efik Flavours cookbook, with cultural dances and games.
Source: blackevents.us (Eventbrite) · checked 2026-10-26
Arts Pan-African Nigeria
Sat Nov 21 · 6 PM
Atlanta Virtual Studios · Atlanta, GA
The inaugural awards for African creatives in music, screen, movement and creative enterprise. Public voting is open.
Source: diasporacreativesawards.com · checked 2026-10-26
Arts Pan-African
Fri Nov 27 – 29 · 9 AM
Markham Gardens · Toronto, ON
Fourth annual art, culture and enterprise exhibition: performances, panels, an elders circle, awards and a shared dinner.
Source: AfroToronto · checked 2026-10-26
Gala Eritrea Ethiopia
Sat Nov 28 · from 5 PM
Empire Event Center · Dallas, TX
Dinner, music and a silent auction funding scholarships and mental wellness programs for Eritrean and East African youth.
Source: tombossabfoundation.org · checked 2026-10-26
Faith Kenya
Sat Nov 28 · 6 PM
Granada Heights Friends Church · La Mirada, CA
Stories, Kenyan songs and fellowship celebrating ByGrace Trust's ministry in Kenya, with a Kenyan market.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
Arts Pan-African
Sun Nov 29 – Dec 6 · 6 PM
Maison AfriKin · North Miami, FL
The 12th AfriKin Art Fair opens Miami Art Week: artists from 35+ countries, talks, performance and African Fashion Week Miami.
Source: afrikin.org · checked 2026-10-26
Gala Nigeria
Sat Dec 12 · 5 PM
Myersville Banquet and Event Center · Myersville, MD
A black-tie, end-of-year celebration with buffet, music and a Best Dressed contest.
Source: Eventbrite · checked 2026-10-26
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