The Playbook: Diaspora Knowledge and the Architecture of Sovereignty
This is the final installment in Diaspora by Design, a four-part policy arc developed by the Mshindo Policy Lab (MPL) in collaboration with the SAiD Institute for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly. The first three entries surfaced diaspora as infrastructure, mapped …
Mechanisms That Matter: Designing for Absorption
This is the third article in the Diaspora by Design series, a four-part policy arc developed by the Mshindo Policy Lab (MPL) in collaboration with the SAiD Institute , in the lead-up to the 2025 United Nations General Assembly. Part I surfaced …
Education in the Age of Innovation: Why Diaspora Professionals Are Uniquely Positioned to Shape AI-Era Education Policy.
By Tunde Agboke, Founder, Mshindo Policy Lab (MPL), in collaboration with Debo Folorunsho, Executive Director, Society for Africans in the Diaspora (SAiD Institute) This is the second article in Diaspora by Design, a four-part series, framing the diaspora as strategic knowledge infrastructure, …
The Unseen Engine: Mapping the Diaspora’s Knowledge Infrastructure
By Tunde Agboke, Founder, Mshindo Policy Lab (MPL), in collaboration with Debo Folorunsho, Executive Director, Society for Africans in the Diaspora (SAiD Institute) This is the first article in Diaspora by Design,a four-part series, framing the diaspora as strategic knowledge infrastructure, developed …
Prioritizing your wellbeing. Resting, setting boundaries, choosing joy, seeking mental health support — isn’t selfish.
“People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don’t want to be perceived as having yet another deficiency.” – Bebe Moore July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As we move through the second …
The Future of Black Studies and Intellectual Freedom: A workshop with Professors at UHD.
So much wonderful big news to share with you since my last update! I’m extremely grateful for your continuous support and for the honor of counting you as part of the Society for Africans in the Diaspora + SAiD INSTITUTE. I’d like …
You can shape the future… Contribute to the Africa House Campaign
In times when the erasure of history is too often a political tool, we stand resolutely in the belief that history, culture, and identity must be preserved. And we are doing just that. It is with great pride and immense purpose that …
SAiD Institute Art & Inform Field Lesson at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Dear Parents/Guardians We are excited to invite your children to a special tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on May 10, 2025, at 12PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about art, explore history, and discover science. Most …
AFRICA’S GLOBAL IMPRINT. Crafted by Africa, Celebrated by All. A three days pop up shop in Houston.
In celebrating Africa Day 2025, Society for Africans in the Diaspora is partnering with Ã’rékê Curated Market for a 3-day Africa Day Bazaar. from May 23rd – May 25th at SAiD INSTITUTE. The Pop Up Shop is perfect for Houston designers, fashion …
When We See Each other 79th annual U.N. General Assembly.
We are excited to announce the return of UNGA79th, a SAiD INSTITUTE signature event taking place in New York City! UNGA is an annual United Nations General Assembly-Associated event that SAiD INSTITUTE hosts in collaboration with Philo Black and Laddering Your Success. …