Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center-Howard University

Join the Bunche Center for Taste of Tanzania, an inspiring evening exploring how food, culture, and global engagement intersect to strengthen learning, health, and community resilience. Featuring reflections from a faculty immersion in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, speakers will discuss nutrition‑led agriculture, culinary traditions, and global research pathways.

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center | 7th Floor

All are welcome—come hungry for knowledge and connection!

What role does AI play in shaping democracy—and how does it impact Black communities worldwide?

Join us for The Algorithm Was Never Neutral: AI and Black Democracy, a thought‑provoking panel discussion hosted by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Hear from leaders in politics, technology, and public service as they examine how algorithms influence elections, media narratives, misinformation, and civic participation.

📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Browsing Room, Founders Library

All students are welcome. Bring your questions for the live Q&A!

Long time no see! Check out what the Bunche Center has been up to this semester in the Spring 2026 Newsletter.

The Bunche Report -Spring 2026 Edition Email from Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center-Howard University 1805 7th St NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 In this issue: Truth, Service and Smiles: HU College of Dentistry & 10 Years of

🔬🌍 Howard University Research Month 2026 Spotlight! 🌍🔬
Interested in international research, innovation, and global collaboration? Join us for a special presentation on E.U.–U.S. Collaboration Opportunities in Research Innovation, featuring science counselors from the European Union, France, Poland, Hungary, and Austria.

Learn how Horizon Europe and other bilateral programs can support your research, scholarship, and global partnerships.

📅 Tuesday, April 7
⏰ 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Interdisciplinary Research Building, Multipurpose Room
🎤 Open to students, faculty, and staff

This is a must‑attend event for anyone curious about funding, fellowships, international partnerships, and global research impact.
➡️ Come network. Come learn. Come innovate—globally.

We invite you to join us for a special book talk with author and diplomat Ernesto Mané Jr. on his debut work, "antes do início (Before the Beginning)."

This engaging conversation will explore Mané’s striking blend of memory, history, and reflection as he examines identity, lineage, and the forces that shape a life before it starts—rooted in his experiences as a Brazilian‑Guinean scholar and diplomat.

📅 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Douglass Hall, Room 221
Hosted by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Registration is now open. All are welcome!

Don’t forget to register for the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center’s events happening THIS week!
📌 Attempts to Undermine Black Internationalism: A Case Study at the UN
Thursday, March 26 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Browsing Room, Founder's Library
🎥 This event will also be streamed here: https://tinyurl.com/BlackInternationalism

📌 HBCUs and the Advancement of Black Communities Across the Americas
Thursday, March 26 | 3:00–5:00 PM
1805 7th St. NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C.

Be sure to secure your spot and join us for an insightful day of dialogue, scholarship, and global engagement!

The 30th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference via the Department of World Languages and Cultures invites you to a powerful keynote event with writer Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro: Siemprevivas: Nosotres les Ancestras / Always Alive: We Are the Ancestors.

📚✨ Join us March 26th from 9:50–11:00 AM in the Miner Building (Room TBA) as we explore themes of ancestry, storytelling, and Afro‑descendant identity through Arroyo Pizarro’s work Afroalgoritmos.

The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center is honored to sponsor and support this meaningful program alongside the Spanish Program.

One week ago, we proudly welcomed students and faculty from Norfolk State University for an enriching visit to Howard University. The group—mostly international students of African descent—explored campus life, with a special stop at the College of Engineering and Architecture to meet current Bison engineers and learn about academic opportunities at HU.

Dr. Munir Sulaiman of NSU shared thoughtful reflections on the power of culturally affirming HBCU environments while Howard senior Chinaza Nwabufo offered a heartfelt story of finding community and belonging through the International Pals (iPALs) program.

The visit concluded with inspiring remarks from Dr. Tonija Hope on the global impact of HBCUs and their essential role in uplifting international communities. A beautiful day of connection, culture, and collaboration! 💚💛💙

Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the significant role that HBCUs have played in advancing Black communities across the Americas.

This event is co-hosted by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center and the Organization of American States (OAS) in honor of the IX Inter-American Week for People of African Descent. Together, we will reflect on the legacy and influence of HBCUs in shaping progress throughout the region.

📅 March 26, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 1805 7th St. NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C.

We look forward to welcoming you for this important and inspiring conversation.

The Center for Black Arts, Design & Global Engagement presents the BADGE Lecture Series. Mark your calendars for 4-6 PM on Thursday, March 19 in the Blackburn Center Gallery Lounge.