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Diaspora Electeds Across America: the 2026 midterm elections, with portraits of newly elected and re-elected diaspora officials, from The Diaspora Academy.

The 2026 Midterms Show America’s Diaspora Constituencies in Full View

This year's midterm elections showed historic firsts and generational change at every level of government, and an incredible number of diaspora elected officials who speak openly about their roots.
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What Is the Diaspora?

What is a diaspora? A clear definition from The Diaspora Academy, who it includes across generations, and why the definition matters for institutions.
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With Sam Barrington at African Diaspora Day on the Hill, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, September 16, 2026. Photo: Zay Cruise Media

Unlocking Diaspora Capital Means Asking for Time and Talent Before Treasure

Over the last two months, I have found myself in multiple conversations around the notion of diaspora capital and how to unlock it, from a fireside...
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With fellow panelists after our discussion on The Living Archive: Capturing Eritrean & Ethiopian Stories Through Art & Fiction, Washington, D.C., 2026

Diasporas Help Draw the Blueprint of the Cities They Call Home

On September 22, I had the honor of moderating The Living Archive: Capturing Eritrean & Ethiopian Stories Through Art & Fiction at DC Public Library 's...
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How to Build a Diaspora Engagement Strategy for Your Institution

A practical guide for institutions on building a diaspora engagement strategy, from mandate and stakeholder mapping to partnership and measurement.
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Credit: Rockefeller Foundation

What We Can Learn from African Diaspora Philanthropy: Nigeria and the U.S.

At this year's United Nations General Assembly, I attended a side event on African diaspora philanthropy at the The Rockefeller Foundation in New York....
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Diasporas Are Not an ATM: Redefining What Counts as Diaspora Capital

Diasporas Are Not an ATM: Redefining What Counts as Diaspora Capital

Last month, The Diaspora Academy had the opportunity to present at the US-Africa Futures Summit’s panel on migration, diasporas and mobility, “Africa...
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Ghana Said ‘Institutionalize Diaspora Engagement’, What’s Next?

Ghana Said ‘Institutionalize Diaspora Engagement’, What’s Next?

Earlier this month, the Ghanaian government hosted the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a convening of government officials, development finance leaders,...
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Two fans at the 2010 World Cup, one draped in a Ghanaian flag and one in an American flag, facing the pitch.

Building in Two Places At Once: Diasporas and the 2026 World Cup

What does it mean to build something in two places at once?
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What Is Diaspora Engagement? A Clear Answer for Institutions

What is diaspora engagement? A clear definition, what it looks like in practice, and where institutions start when they want to partner with diaspora communities.
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