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AT-A-GLANCE 2026 BPIA STRATEGIC CALENDAR 

The BPIA Strategic Calendar serves as a year-at-a-glance roadmap for our members, partners, and stakeholders, highlighting signature events, advocacy initiatives, and ongoing committee work that advance our mission. From the BPIA Gala and Career Fair to policy-focused engagements and monthly governance sessions, the calendar ensures transparency, coordination, and accessibility across our community. Committee meetings are open to current and prospective members, offering opportunities to connect, contribute, and help shape the future of BPIA’s programs and impact.

Upcoming events

  • Call for Speakers: Become a DialogueHouse Speaker - Help Shape Global Policy Conversations

    • 07/23/2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 07/27/2026
    • 11:59 PM
    • Virtual (Zoom)



    Apply as a Speaker

            Applications are now open for volunteer speakers for the BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion Series (July–December 2026).

    Application Deadline: Monday, July 27 (11:59 PM ET)

    Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)

    Help Shape Global Policy Conversation

    DialogueHouse is a member-led initiative within Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) that brings together students, professionals, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development practitioners to explore the global issues shaping our world.

    Each month, we host a one-hour virtual policy discussion where speakers from diverse sectors share how global issues connect to their work, research, and lived experiences. Every session is designed as a low-lift, open dialogue that encourages thoughtful conversation, diverse perspectives, and shared learning.

    You do not need to be a recognized expert to apply. If you have a meaningful perspective, professional experience, research, or lived experience related to one or more of our discussion topics, we encourage you to apply.


    2026 Discussion Topics


    Fragmented or United? Rethinking Africa's Negotiating Power in a Multipolar World


    • August 28
    Beyond the Game: Sports Diplomacy and Africa's Growing Global Influence


    • September 25
    China and Africa: Strategic Partnership or New Dependency?


    • October 30
    Health Security Without Borders: Africa's Preparedness for the Next Global Pandemic


    • November 27
    Climate Finance and Africa: Who Pays for Africa's Green Transition?


    • December 18

    Africa 2030: Policies, Partnerships & Priorities for the Next Decade



    What to Expect as a Speaker

    • A moderated virtual discussion on Zoom
    • A 5–6 minute opening perspective followed by facilitated questions
    • An opportunity to contribute alongside professionals from different sectors and countries
    • Networking with a global community passionate about international affairs and public policy

        Stay Connected


        Join the DialogueHouse WhatsApp Community to receive discussion updates, speaker opportunities, and connect with members interested in global policy conversations. Join here: [WhatsApp Community]


        Visit the DialogueHouse webpage to explore previous discussions, event recordings, session reports, speaker highlights, and upcoming opportunities.

        Learn more: [DialogueHouse Website]


        Application Deadline: Monday, July 27 (11:59 PM ET)

        Apply Now: [Link Here]


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      • (Virtual Tabletop Exercise) The Diplomatic Table: "Declaration of Diaspora Determination": Designing the Future of Global African Diaspora Representation within the African Union

        • 07/27/2026
        • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
        • Virtual (Zoom)
        Register


        The Diplomatic Table: Declaration of Diaspora Determination

        Designing the Future of Global African Diaspora Representation within the African Union

        A Virtual Interactive Diplomatic Simulation & Tabletop Exercise

        Join the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for a first-of-its-kind diplomatic governance simulation exploring one of the most important institutional questions facing the global African community:

        What would it take to establish a globally recognized representative mechanism for the African diaspora within the African Union?

        This simulation is inspired by BPIA's continued engagement with the African Union Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO)—the African Union directorate responsible for strengthening partnerships with African citizens, civil society organizations, and the global African diaspora. In 2026, BPIA has been invited to participate in the African Union CIDO Diaspora Forum in Burundi, where diaspora leaders from across Africa, North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and beyond will convene to discuss the future of Africa's engagement with its global diaspora.

        Building on that real-world opportunity, participants will step into the roles of diplomats, policymakers, civil society leaders, academics, and diaspora representatives tasked with addressing one of the African Union's most significant long-term governance questions:

        How can the global African diaspora organize itself to become a more coordinated and representative partner of the African Union?

        Date: Monday, July 27, 2026

        ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

        Location: Virtual (Zoom) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9794618227


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        What to Expect

        Working through a collaborative diplomatic simulation and tabletop exercise, participants will explore questions of governance, legitimacy, leadership, representation, institutional design, and accountability. Together, we will examine how a diverse global African diaspora—spanning continents, cultures, and generations—might organize itself around shared priorities while supporting the African Union's objectives for engagement, innovation, investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

        Rather than debating history alone, this simulation challenges participants to design practical solutions. Through facilitated negotiation and strategic discussion, attendees will draft recommendations on institutional structure, leadership models, membership, and pathways for future collaboration between the African Union and the global African diaspora.

        Together We Will Explore

        ✅ What should meaningful diaspora representation look like?

        ✅ How can Africa and its global diaspora collaborate more effectively?

        ✅ What governance model would best serve future generations?

        ✅ How should leadership, legitimacy, and accountability be established?

        ✅ What recommendations should be advanced to African Union leaders?

        Discussion Topics Include

        • Defining the global African diaspora
        • Representation and institutional legitimacy
        • Governance and leadership models
        • Economic development and innovation
        • Trade, investment, and entrepreneurship
        • Youth and next-generation leadership
        • Civil society coordination
        • Institutional design and organizational structure
        • Recommendations for future African Union engagement

        The session will be facilitated by Alexandria Maloney, President of the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) and is designed for diplomats, policymakers, government officials, researchers, nonprofit leaders, students, and members of the global African diaspora.

        No prior diplomatic experience is required.

        Whether you are joining to learn, contribute, or challenge conventional thinking, this simulation offers a unique opportunity to participate in a collaborative policy design exercise addressing one of the most consequential questions surrounding Africa's future global engagement.

        Take a seat at the Diplomatic Table and help shape the next chapter of Africa–diaspora collaboration.

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      • 2026 BPIA Premier Advertising Packages: Elevate Magazine & Awards

        • 07/30/2026
        • 11:59 PM


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        Advertise in the 2026 BPIA Elevate Magazine

        Want to showcase your organization to more than 24,000 professionals across international affairs, diplomacy, business, government, academia, and public service?

        Whether you're looking to recruit top talent, promote your organization, highlight a program or event, celebrate an award recipient, or position your brand alongside one of the nation's fastest-growing international affairs communities, the 2026 BPIA Elevate Magazine offers a unique opportunity to reach leaders making an impact around the world.

        Perfect for:

        ✔ Businesses & Corporate Partners

        ✔ Universities & Academic Programs

        ✔ Fellowships & Leadership Programs

        ✔ Government Agencies

        ✔ Nonprofits & Foundations

        ✔ Conferences & Events

        ✔ Recruitment & Career Opportunities

        ✔ Books, Products & Professional Services

        ✔ Congratulatory Messages & Tributes

        Advertising Packages

        • Congratulations & Message of Support (up to 50 words) — $50 

        • Quarter-Page Advertisement — $250

        • Half-Page Advertisement — $500

        • Full-Page Advertisement — $750

        • Back Cover Sponsor (Exclusive) — $750

        • Front Cover Partner(Sponsored Feature Article) — $1,000

        • Front Cover Exclusive Profile(Exclusive Cover Story & Two-Page Editorial Feature) — $5,000

        • Free BPIA Official Partner Half-Page Advertisement 

        By advertising with BPIA, your organization will reach:

        • 5,000+ digital magazine readers

        • 23,000+ followers across BPIA's social media platforms

        • A growing network of global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, students, and professionals

        Email elevate@iabpia.org for questions.

        Click Here to Purchase an Ad

        Every package can be used to promote organizations, businesses, universities, programs, products, services, recruitment opportunities, events, initiatives, or to recognize individuals through congratulatory messages, tributes, and messages of support.

        Your Advertisement Can Promote

        Celebrating a BPIA Award Recipient or Power 50 Honoree?


        Recognize their achievement with a personalized congratulatory message that will appear alongside this year's honorees.

        Whether you're a colleague, employer, family member, mentor, alumni association, university, or corporate partner,

        your message becomes part of a keepsake publication celebrating leaders shaping the future of international affairs.

        Congratulations Messages begin at just $50.


        Reserve Your Space Today!


        Advertising space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.



        Content Policy: BPIA reserves the right to reject or request revisions to any submission that does not comply with the

        BPIA Advertising Terms & Conditions or is otherwise deemed inconsistent with the organization's mission, values, or publication standards.



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      • [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "Fragmented or United: Rethinking Africa's Negotiating Power in a Multipolar World" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion

        • 07/31/2026
        • 12:00 PM
        • Virtual (Zoom)
        Register



        REGISTER HERE

        Discussion Topic: “Fragmented or United: Rethinking Africa's Negotiating Power in a Multipolar World”

        Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:00 pm ET

        Location (Zoom): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9794618227

        Open to: The BPIA Community At-Large


        About the Session

        As global power continues to shift, Africa is navigating an increasingly complex international landscape shaped by geopolitical competition, emerging economic powers, regional integration, and evolving diplomatic alliances.

        In a multipolar world, African countries are presented with new opportunities to diversify partnerships, strengthen regional cooperation, and shape global agendas. At the same time, differing national interests, external influence, and fragmented negotiating positions raise important questions about the continent's collective bargaining power.

        Our July session will explore whether Africa is stronger negotiating as a united bloc or through individual national interests, and what this means for diplomacy, trade, development, security, and global governance.

        Through an interactive discussion, participants will examine how African states engage with global powers, the role of regional institutions, and what it will take for Africa to exercise greater influence in an increasingly multipolar world.

        BPIA's DialogueHouse Discussion Series creates a community-centered space for members to thoughtfully engage with the global issues shaping our world.

        This discussion is designed as a low-lift, open dialogue space that encourages shared learning, diverse perspectives, and meaningful exchange across global diplomacy, governance, policy, and leadership.


        What We’ll Explore

        • What a multipolar world means for Africa's global influence
        • Should Africa negotiate collectively or prioritize national interests?
        • The role of the African Union and regional cooperation in strengthening Africa's voice
        • Trade, investment, security, and diplomacy in an increasingly competitive global landscape
        • Opportunities and challenges presented by emerging global powers
        • Practical strategies for strengthening Africa's negotiating power in international affairs

        Who Should Attend

        • Students & young professionals
        • Policy and governance practitioners
        • International Development Enthusiast
        • Anyone interested in governance, transparency, and nation-building

        Sign up today and add your voice to the conversation.

        Register here: [Link Here]


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      • [SPONSORS ONLY] Register as a Sponsor for the 2026 National BPIA Week

        • 08/01/2026
        • Various


        Register as a Sponsor Today


        Announcing National BPIA Week Sponsorships Now Open! 

        This year, BPIA is excited to announce the 3nd Annual National BPIA Week held annually on the first week of September!

        VIEW SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES HERE 

        BPIA is on a mission to increase the involvement and engagement of African Americans and those of African descent in the international affairs field at large. We do this through our four pillars of impact: 

        1. Develop our Leaders 
        2. Reach Back 
        3. Amplify Our Voices 
        4. Expand Our Community



        This work would not be possible without the help and generous support of our members, donors, and partners. Thank you. 

        For more information about sponsorships for National BPIA Week, please email sponsors@iabpia.org. Email us for the sponsorship packet details. 

        Deadline is June 30, 2026 for inclusion in the promotional material. 

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      • BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: August ft. Morgan Mickle "Systems Thinking & Policy Awareness"

        • 08/01/2026
        • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
        • Virtual (Google Meets)
        Register



        Module 5: Systems Thinking & Policy Awareness ft. Morgan Mickle

        Join us for a discussion on systems thinking and policy awareness, exploring how interconnected systems, power dynamics, and incentives influence leadership, policymaking, and global affairs. Through the lens of current events – including geopolitical shifts and economic realignments – we will examine how local and global decisions shape one another and why systems thinking is essential for navigating today's complex policy landscape.

        This event is open to Powell cohort and active BPIA members. 


        Speaker Bio

        Morgan Mickle is an international development professional with over 15 years of experience leading learning, impact, and systems change initiatives while partnering with governments, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations across more than 20 countries.

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      • (RECRUITERS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) 2026 BPIA Virtual Career Fair Interest Form

        • 08/01/2026
        • 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
        • Virtual (Zoom)
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        BPIA Virtual Career Fair: Global Pathways

        Wednesday, September 2, 2026 

        Virtual via zoom; 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT 


        One Step Required to Enroll

        Step 1 - Complete payment on this webpage

        Note: Once enrollment information is received, your designated point of contact will receive next steps and information on the dry run day. 

        ATTENTION: This enrollment form is for conference exhibitors, and recruiters only. Early enrollment will allow BPIA to include your company name and logo in promotional materials for general registration to be circulated. 

        Are you an organization with financial constraints or restrictions but opportunities for students? Email us for more information - bpiacareerfair@iabpia.org.

        The International Association of Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) has the Federal tax-exempt status as a 501(c) (3) association to the extent permitted by Federal and/or State laws. Participant registrations, fees, and donations support student scholarships and BPIA programs.


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      • BPIA August First Friday: World Humanitarian Day Celebration

        • 08/07/2026
        • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
        • The Park at 14th 920 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005


        Click Here to Register!



        BPIA August First Friday

        Foreign Affairs Social Mixer

        World Humanitarian Day

            

        Inspired by the spirit of World Humanitarian Day, this month's BPIA First Friday brings together professionals, students, diplomats, and emerging leaders for an evening of networking, reflection, and global connection.

        As we recognize the individuals and communities working to advance peace, humanitarian action, and positive change around the world, join us for meaningful conversations, new connections, and an opportunity to celebrate our shared commitment to global impact.

        Guests are encouraged to wear white and gold as a symbol of unity, hope, and service. Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues or meeting fellow globally minded professionals for the first time, we look forward to celebrating with you during another memorable evening with the BPIA community.

        This event is open to the public (21+).


        Event Highlights:

        • Networking & Social Mixer: Connect with professionals in foreign affairs and related fields

        • Inspiring Conversations: Insights on leadership, advocacy, and navigating global challenges

        • Celebratory Atmosphere: Music, drinks, and a vibrant community

        • Venue: The Park at 14th – 920 14th St NW, Washington, DC

        • ⏰ Date & Time: Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6-8 PM EDT

        • Dress Code: White & Gold

        • Note: Venue is 21+ 



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      • (Virtual Fireside Chat) A Story of Progress & Innovation ft. C.E. "Chuck Johnson

        • 08/11/2026
        • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Virtual (Zoom)
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        A Story of Progress & Innovation: A Virtual Fireside Chat ft. C.E. "Chuck" Johnson

        Tuesday, August 11, 2026
        6:00pm – 7:30pm EDT
        Virtual (Zoom)
        Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9794618227

        Join the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), the Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program, Carillon Historical Park, and Preservation Dayton for an inspiring conversation with C.E. "Chuck" Johnson—chemist, engineer, innovator, historian, and preservation advocate—whose remarkable career alongside legendary inventor Charles F. Kettering helped advance engineering, automotive innovation, materials research, aerospace technology, and experimental research.

        Moderated by Alexandria J. Maloney, President of the Black Professionals in International Affairs and a 2025 Lewis Latimer Fellow, this conversation will explore Mr. Johnson's extraordinary journey—from his beginnings as a chemistry student at Central State University, Ohio's only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), to working directly alongside Charles F. Kettering during the final years of Kettering's life, and later leading engineering, aerospace, and information technology initiatives that helped shape modern innovation.

        Together, we'll discuss the importance of preserving Black excellence in STEM, the lessons learned from a lifetime of scientific discovery, how America can remain globally competitive through innovation, and Johnson's advice for the next generation of inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and leaders.

        Following the moderated conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live audience Q&A, offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the few living individuals who worked alongside one of America's greatest inventors.

        This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

        Speaker Bio

        C.E. "Chuck" Johnson is a chemist, engineer, innovator, historian, preservation advocate, and lifelong champion of American ingenuity. At more than ninety years old, his extraordinary career spans nearly seven decades of scientific research, engineering innovation, executive leadership, and historical preservation—offering a rare firsthand perspective on many of the technological advances that shaped the twentieth century. Guided by his personal motto, "So much to do, so little time," Johnson continues to lecture, write, research, and inspire future generations through his commitment to education, innovation, and public service. He also continues to share Dayton's rich history with audiences through his YouTube channel, History Speaks; C. E. Johnson.

        A proud graduate of Central State University—Ohio's only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU)—Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry before embarking on a distinguished career that would place him alongside one of America's greatest inventors. He later earned a management degree from Antioch College in 1978, further strengthening the leadership and management expertise that would guide his advancement into executive roles. In 1957, he joined the Charles F. Kettering Research Laboratory as a Senior Research Associate, where he worked directly with Charles F. Kettering during the final years of Kettering's life. Those formative years provided Johnson with a front-row seat to one of the greatest periods of American innovation and shaped a career defined by curiosity, scientific excellence, and practical problem-solving.

        Johnson later served in engineering and executive leadership roles supporting Air Force and NASA-related research, environmental systems, aerospace engineering, advanced engineering operations, and information technology. Throughout his career, he advanced from laboratory research to engineering management and executive leadership, contributing to projects that supported scientific discovery, technological advancement, and national defense during one of the most transformative periods in American history.

        Following his retirement from industry, Johnson embarked on an equally impactful second career devoted to historic preservation and public education. As a docent, historical interpreter, trustee, and preservation advocate with organizations including Carillon Historical Park and Preservation Dayton, he has dedicated countless hours to preserving the legacy of Charles F. Kettering, the Wright brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and the innovators whose discoveries established Dayton as one of America's great centers of invention. Through lectures, oral history projects, educational programs, and community engagement, he continues to ensure that future generations understand both the history of innovation and the often-overlooked contributions of Black scientists, engineers, and inventors.

        Often describing his remarkable life as a "Gump-like journey," Johnson has found himself present at many defining moments in modern American history—from collaborating with Charles F. Kettering and contributing to aerospace innovation to attending the 1963 March on Washington, where he witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech. His life stands as a testament to curiosity, lifelong learning, service, and the enduring power of innovation to transform society.

        Today, C.E. "Chuck" Johnson continues to share his remarkable experiences through public presentations, historical research, preservation initiatives, and educational outreach, inspiring audiences to preserve our nation's history while empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. 

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      • ATLAS Presents...AI for Global Professionals Work Smarter: AI Tools Every Global Professional Should Know

        • 08/12/2026
        • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • Virtual (Zoom)
        Register




        AI for Global Professionals: Work Smarter—AI Tools Every Global Professional Should Know

        Wednesday, August 12, 2026

        6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

        Location Virtual Via Zoom (Shared After Registering) 


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        Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way professionals research, write, communicate, and make decisions. Are you leveraging AI to work more efficiently, strengthen your professional output, and stay competitive—while maintaining authenticity and ethical standards?

        Join Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for an interactive professional development session designed to introduce practical AI tools and strategies that can help you save time, increase productivity, and enhance the quality of your work. Whether you're drafting policy memos, preparing for interviews, conducting research, creating presentations, or building your professional brand, AI can become a valuable addition to your professional toolkit.

        Led by BPIA President Alexandria Maloney, this hands-on session will explore real-world applications of AI across the international affairs, government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Participants will learn practical prompting techniques, discover AI tools for everyday professional tasks, and leave with resources they can begin using immediately.

        Participants will leave with practical strategies—and a curated library of AI prompts—to help them work smarter, communicate more effectively, and increase their professional impact.

        Topics Include

        • AI fundamentals and best practices for professionals
        • Prompting techniques that produce better results
        • AI for policy research and research synthesis
        • Drafting briefing memos, reports, and professional correspondence
        • AI for meeting notes, summaries, and action items
        • Preparing for interviews and presentations
        • LinkedIn, content creation, and personal branding with AI
        • Ethical considerations and responsible AI use in the workplace
        • Time-saving workflows to increase productivity

        Who This Event Is For

        This session is ideal for:

        • Students and recent graduates
        • Early-career professionals
        • Mid-career professionals seeking to improve productivity
        • Government, nonprofit, international affairs, policy, and private-sector professionals
        • Anyone interested in using AI to strengthen their professional effectiveness and future-proof their career

        This is a BPIA Members-Exclusive Event.

        This event is part of the ATLAS Early Career Readiness Series, BPIA's professional development initiative designed to equip emerging and established professionals with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to thrive in today's evolving workforce.


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      • 3rd Annual Garden of Legends Fundraising Gala Reception

        • 08/29/2026
        • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Washington, DC [exact location to be released at registration]
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        3rd Annual Garden of Legends Fundraising Gala Reception

        Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

        Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

        Location: Washington, DC (Private venue. Location shared upon confirmed registration.)


        An Evening Celebrating Excellence

        BPIA cordially invites you to an evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and global impact.

        As the signature opening celebration of 2026 National BPIA Week, the 3rd Annual Garden of Legends Fundraising Gala Reception offers an unforgettable evening where diplomacy, culture, and celebration come together against the backdrop of Washington, D.C.

        Set beneath the evening sky, guests will enjoy an elegant rooftop reception at the Wharf featuring music, meaningful conversations, light hors d'oeuvres, and a vibrant atmosphere as leaders from across government, diplomacy, business, philanthropy, academia, and the international affairs community gather to celebrate excellence and build lasting connections.

        Throughout the evening, BPIA will proudly honor an extraordinary class of awardees whose leadership, vision, and service continue to shape communities, institutions, and the world. More than a celebration, the Garden of Legends Gala Reception is an opportunity to connect with remarkable leaders, celebrate extraordinary achievements, and invest in the next generation of changemakers who will shape our global future.

        Whether reconnecting with longtime colleagues or forging new relationships, guests can expect an evening filled with inspiration, meaningful conversations, and moments that reflect the spirit of excellence, community, and global impact that define BPIA.

        Event Highlights:

        • BPIA Global Awards Celebration
        • Rooftop Cocktail Reception
        • Stunning Waterfront Views of Washington, D.C.
        • Music
        • Professional Photography
        • Light Hors d'Oeuvres
        • Cash Bar
        • Distinguished Guests from Diplomacy, Government, Business & Philanthropy
        • Meaningful Networking & Relationship Building
        • Exclusive Opening Celebration of 2026 National BPIA Week

        Attire: Elevated Cocktail • Black Tie Optional

        Please Note: The event location will not be shared publicly. Only registered guests whose names appear on the official guest list will be permitted entry. There will be no on-site registration or walk-ins. For security and capacity reasons, individuals who are not on the official guest list will be turned away at the door.


          Space is limited. Reserve your place today and join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.


          Pre-registration is required. No on-site registration or walk-ins will be permitted.


          For sponsorship information - email sponsors@iabpia.org or visit www.iabpia.org/nationalbpiaweek

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        Past events

        07/20/2026 Game Time: BPIA President's Town Hall - The Second Half Starts Now
        07/20/2026 2026 Prospective Sponsors Virtual Informational Session - National BPIA Week
        07/15/2026 Join or Nominate - BPIA Competitiveness Portfolio
        07/12/2026 BPIA Mosaic Presents: Empowering Creativity – Building Cultural Enterprises in the Gambia
        07/11/2026 [Cancelled] BPIA Skate Day: A 1990's Hip-Hop Skate Social
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        07/04/2026 BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: July ft. Sandra Morgan "Ethical Decision-Making & Accountability"
        07/03/2026 BPIA July First Friday: FIFA World Cup Watch Party
        06/30/2026 Apply Today! BPIA Volunteer Opportunities [Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026]
        06/30/2026 [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "Anti-Corruption as Nation-Building: A Comparative Study of Botswana & Seychelles" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion
        06/29/2026 BPIA Committee Virtual Open House!
        06/27/2026 The Situation Room: The Grand Negotiation: BPIA's 2nd Annual Virtual Interactive Diplomatic Simulation
        06/26/2026 Apply Today! Join the BPIA Collegiate Council [Deadline: June 26, 2026]
        06/25/2026 "Leading While Black in Global Spaces" Discussion Presented By the Professional Development and Mentorship Committee
        06/25/2026 BPIA Virtual Game Night Presented By the BPIA Youth Mobilization Committee
        06/20/2026 (Virtual) 2026 BPIA Madam Ambassador Program Global Summit Capstone Day & Closing Ceremony
        06/19/2026 2 Min Member Experience Survey
        06/12/2026 ATLAS Job Hunt Career Clinic
        06/12/2026 ⚽ World Cup Watch Fest! In Collaboration with Eaglesport, BPIA, and PG County
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        06/05/2026 [Now Accepting Mentors & Mentees] 2026 BPIA Mentorship Matching Program
        06/05/2026 BPIA June First Friday: Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
        05/29/2026 [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "The Global Housing Affordability Crisis: Policy, People & the Future of Cities" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion
        05/27/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] Ambassador Ruth A. Davis Memorial Lecture - Leadership Lessons for the Future
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        05/18/2026 (Hybrid) BPIA Youth Cultural Exchange: From Farming to Building Strong Mental Health Through Community Care and Year-Round Farming
        05/15/2026 Apply Today! BPIA Communications Committee Opportunities [Deadline: May 15]
        05/12/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] Asian American Chamber of Commerce "Lunch with Leaders" Luncheon
        05/09/2026 (Virtual) Monthly Meeting - BPIA Africa Working Group
        05/08/2026 Apply Today! BPIA Leadership Opportunities [Deadline: May 8]
        05/08/2026 In Full Bloom: 2026 Madam Ambassador Program Closing Ceremony Garden Party & Afternoon Tea
        05/02/2026 Fireside Chat on Strategic Communications & Influence ft. Under-Secretary-General Cristina Duarte, Special Adviser on Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General
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        04/26/2026 (Virtual) Monthly Meeting - BPIA Business and Economic Development Committee
        04/22/2026 Interest Meeting: BPIA Collegiate Council R.I.S.E. Youth Network
        04/17/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] 2026 Harvard African Development Conference
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        04/11/2026 (Virtual) Monthly Meeting - BPIA Africa Working Group
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        04/04/2026 VENUE UPDATE - BPIA Picnic on the Potomac: A Casual Cherry Blossom Social Meet-up for Fellowship & Conversation
        04/04/2026 BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: April ft. Charles Carithers "Strategic Judgment and Risk"
        04/03/2026 BPIA April First Friday [POSTPONED]
        04/02/2026 BPIA ATLAS Series: "Job Hunt Office Hours: Navigating Career Transitions in a Disrupted Job Market"
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        03/28/2026 (Virtual) BPIA Discussion Groups aka DialougeHouse: "Foreign Aid - The Utility or Lack Thereof"
        03/28/2026 BPIA ATLAS Series: "Intensive Bootcamp: Get Hired: Position Yourself For A Competitive Global Career"
        03/18/2026 (Virtual) Panel: United Nations CSW70 Young Women as Architects of Justice: From Policy to Practice
        03/14/2026 (Virtual) March 14 - 2026 Africa Working Group KICK OFF CALL 🗓️
        03/13/2026 2026 BPIA Protocol Committee Applications Now Open!
        03/07/2026 BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: March ft. Amb. Pamela Spratlen "Decision-Making Models for Diplomatic Leadership"
        03/06/2026 BPIA March First Friday - Ghana Independence Day & Women's History Month
        02/28/2026 (Virtual) BPIA Discussion Groups aka DialougeHouse: "Global Policy Advocacy for Social Outcomes"
        02/26/2026 Volunteer Sign-Up: 3rd Annual BPIA Community Service Day at Thomas Stone Elementary School (Feb 26th, 2026)
        02/25/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] The Black Patriots: Historical Roles Played by Black Patriots in the Independence and Building of the U.S.A.
        02/21/2026 (Virtual) 2026 BPIA Madam Ambassador Program Induction Ceremony
        02/20/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] Bilarteral Art Exhibition at the Harlem Fine Art Showcase
        02/18/2026 [Partner Event] 2026 UNCF Leaders’ Breakfast – DMV
        02/17/2026 (Hybrid) BPIA Collegiate Chapters Presents..."Becoming Bond: Careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community"
        02/15/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] Blooming Traditions: Celebrate the Spirit of Renewal - A Captivating Lunar New Year Showcase
        02/14/2026 2026 Powell Induction Ceremony (Virtual)
        02/11/2026 2026 BPIA Executive Committee Interest Meeting
        02/10/2026 [BPIA Meet-up] TODAY Feb. 10 - Walk For Peace Gathering at the Lincoln Memorial 2:30pm
        02/07/2026 [External Event] CORRECT VENUE --- Comp Tixs for BPIA! Live2Lead: Gideon Servant Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD
        02/06/2026 BPIA February First Friday: Black History Month Celebration
        01/22/2026 Kick-Off! 2026 BPIA Community Service Committee
        01/17/2026 (Virtual) BPIA Discussion Groups aka DialougeHouse: "G20 Outcomes and Shifting Power Alignments"
        01/15/2026 Nominations Open! 2026 BPIA Advisory Council (Deadline Jan.15))
        01/13/2026 Mosaic Virtual Talk: Stories in Color: Art, Memory, and Rural Life
        01/13/2026 Members-Only Virtual Briefing: U.S. Withdrawal from International Organizations
        01/09/2026 Members-Only Virtual Briefing: Venezuela Situation Update: U.S. Response and Strategic Posture
        12/31/2025 SIGN UP TODAY! Policy Coffee & Conversation hosted by DialogueHouse BPIA Discussion Groups
        12/19/2025 Applications Live! 2026 BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute
        12/09/2025 Virtual Info Session: How to Start a BPIA Collegiate Chapter
        12/06/2025 [In-Person RSVP Deadline 12/2] 2025 BPIA Annual General Body Meeting: Moving Forward Together
        12/05/2025 Almost Sold Out! BPIA December First Friday Holiday Mixer + FIFA Final Draw Celebration! (Complimentary Open Bar & Hor D'oeuvres)
        12/01/2025 Mentors & Volunteers Interest Meeting - 2026 Madam Ambassador Program
        11/25/2025 (In-Person) 2025 BPIA Winter Diplomatic Reception - Co-hosted by The British Embassy Washington
        11/21/2025 BPIA 2026 Election Cycle: Virtual Candidate Meet & Greet
        11/21/2025 (Partner Event) 16th Annual Asian American Business Summit & Expo | Early Bird Discount
        11/20/2025 9th Annual Forum On The IMF Regional Economic Outlook For Sub-Saharan Africa
        11/20/2025 Evening Reception: MOSAIC: An Inaugural Gathering of Art & Global Affairs
        11/19/2025 BPIA International Men’s Day Program "What I Wish I Knew: Black Men in Foreign Affairs"
        11/17/2025 Madam Ambassador Program Delegate Interest Meeting
        11/17/2025 Mosaic/Powell Resilience Series: The Art of Resilience: Designing for Disruption and Growth ft. Sharron L. McPherson
        11/13/2025 Virtual Fireside Book Talk “Leading with Love” ft. Author “Navy Bob” and Retired Admiral Bruce E. Grooms
        11/12/2025 Mosaic Talk: "Reimagining the Future of Global Black Art" ft. Patricia Andrews-Keenan and Angela Tate
        11/07/2025 BPIA November First Friday: International Men's Day Celebration
        11/06/2025 POSTPONED DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN -- National Peace Day Celebration Reception co-hosted by BPIA and the Embassy of Cote D'ivoire
        10/22/2025 Interest Meeting: 2026 BPIA Communications Committee
        10/18/2025 (POSTPONED) Out of the Darkness: DC Suicide Prevention Walk
        10/15/2025 Official BPIA Fall IMF Partner Side Event (with GWU + CCDL) - Ambassadorial Fireside Chat: "Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Government: Morocco’s Vision"
        10/09/2025 2026 BPIA Board of Directors & Leadership Interest Meeting
        10/08/2025 Interest Kick-Off Meeting: 2026 Colin Powell Leadership Institute Planning Committee
        10/07/2025 Interest Meeting: New! Mosaic (Arts/Culture) Committee
        10/03/2025 BPIA October First Friday: Autumn Mixer
        09/24/2025 Interest Form - Elections & Nominating Subcommittee Volunteer Interest Meeting [Deadline 09/19]
        09/16/2025 The Economics of Brain Drain: Migration, Workforce Capacity, and National Competitiveness
        09/16/2025 African Diaspora Day on the Hill
        09/05/2025 BPIA September First Friday: Block Party Pre-CBC Edition
        09/04/2025 Interest Form - BPIA Volunteers for 2025 MIPAD/UNGA Week [Deadline 09/04]
        09/03/2025 Global Pathways: 2025 BPIA Virtual Conference and Career Fair
        09/02/2025 SOLD OUT: 2nd Annual Garden of Legends: Fundraising Gala Reception
        09/02/2025 Raffle! Complimentary General Admission Ticket - 2025 BPIA Garden of Legends Fundraising Gala Reception
        09/01/2025 2025 BPIA Members Celebration and Founders’ Day Program
        08/04/2025 Interest Form - BPIA Volunteers for 2025 Career Fair [Deadline 8/8]
        08/01/2025 August First Friday: Global Travel Edition
        07/23/2025 BPIA President's Town Hall
        07/21/2025 (RECRUITERS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) 2025 BPIA Virtual Conference and Career Fair Interest Form
        07/07/2025 Powell Closing Virtual Ceremony "Bridging Leadership: From Battlefield to Boardroom" ft. General William "Kip" Ward and Mr. Bernard Height
        07/04/2025 POSTPONED - July First Friday: Summer Kick-Off Edition
        06/15/2025 BPIA Awards: Nominations Are Now Open!
        06/12/2025 Command the Room: Personal Branding for Leaders
        06/09/2025 [SPONSORS ONLY] Register as a Sponsor for the 2025 National BPIA Week
        06/07/2025 Protocol 101: Navigating the Fundamentals
        06/06/2025 June First Friday: Olympics Edition, Co-Hosted by The Olympic Newark 8
        05/09/2025 In Full Bloom: 2025 Madam Ambassador Program Closing Ceremony Afternoon Tea Garden Party
        05/05/2025 Climate at the Crossroads of Diplomacy: Climate Policy and Global Stability
        05/02/2025 BPIA May First Friday: Spring Mental Health Edition
        04/26/2025 [BPIA Co-Partners] - JHU Africa Business Conference 2025
        04/26/2025 [BPIA $50 off Promo Code] 4/26 - Kente Ball Charity Gala 2025 @ Gaylord National Harbor
        04/23/2025 [Official Afterparty] 4/23 Africa Night DC Gala Reception @ The Continent DC
        04/23/2025 BPIA $25 Ticket Promo Code: Africa Night DC Gala Reception (Co-hosted by Africa House, GWU, & BPIA)
        04/23/2025 [In Person] - IMF Spring Meetings Side Event "The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa" Summit Co-hosted by GWU, Africa House, & BPIA
        04/22/2025 BPIA Co-Partners: [In-Person] EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum 2025
        04/22/2025 [BPIA Co-Partners] African Finance Leadership Forum @ Capitol Hill hosted by African Leadership Magazine
        04/21/2025 At A Glance: IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings Week Events 2025
        04/17/2025 Enter to Win! Raffle - IMF Side Event: 2025 4/23 - Africa Night x DC Gala Reception
        04/14/2025 New! BPIA Board of Directors & Appointed Positions Openings [Application Deadline April 14, 2025]
        04/11/2025 Interest Form - BPIA Volunteers for 2025 IMF / World Bank Week [Deadline 4/11]
        04/10/2025 Navigating the Path to the Public Market: Leadership Insights with NYSE's Michael Harris
        04/05/2025 Honoring General Colin Powell: Wreath Laying Ceremony & Fellowship Gathering
        04/04/2025 April First Friday Tech Edition, Co-Hosted by the Black Tech Collective
        03/31/2025 What Does AI Mean for Climate Change and Gender Equity?
        03/21/2025 Young Black Professionals in International Affairs (YBPIA) Interest Meeting
        03/14/2025 2025 AI Innovation Summit: Students Shaping the Future of AI
        03/08/2025 (In-Person Event) Masterclass: An Evening of Strategy with Nigerian Chessmaster Tunde Onakoya
        03/08/2025 The Situation Room: The Grand Negotiation A Virtual Interactive Diplomatic Simulation
        03/07/2025 March BPIA First Friday: International Women’s Day Edition
        03/04/2025 DACOR Bacon Presents...Dinner and Conversation "Plessy v. Ferguson & Brown v. The Board of Education Protagonists"
        02/27/2025 Volunteer Sign-Up: 2nd Annual BPIA Community Service Day at Thomas Stone Elementary School
        02/26/2025 February BPIA Monthly Family Gathering
        02/25/2025 Night of Elevated Synergy at the Kennedy Center (co-hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce)
        02/24/2025 Panel - "Celebrating Resilience and Empowerment" The Second International Decade for People of African Descent
        02/18/2025 BPIA Fireside Book Talk: "The Shadow of Power in Benin" featuring Author Ambassador Omar Arouna
        02/08/2025 (Virtual) 2025 BPIA Madam Ambassador Program Induction Ceremony
        02/07/2025 February 2025: BPIA First Friday Foreign Affairs Social Mixer
        02/04/2025 BPIA Executive Committee Interest Meeting
        02/03/2025 2025 Powell Induction Ceremony
        02/02/2025 (Virtual Event) "The American Diplomat": Documentary Screening co-hosted by Community Documentary Night & BPIA
        01/29/2025 (Virtual) BPIA President's Town Hall and Community Wellness Check
        01/22/2025 January BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour
        01/16/2025 The Road to Davos: the Role of Africa and the Diaspora in Addressing 21st Century Challenges at the 2025 World Economic Forum
        01/06/2025 Nominations Open! 2025 BPIA Advisory Council (Deadline Jan.6)
        01/03/2025 January BPIA First Friday: Honoring Foreign Policy's Afua Osei
        01/01/2025 Applications Open: BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute (Mid-Careers, 2025 Cohort) 01/01/2025
        12/17/2024 Module: BPIA Events Proposal Process for BPIA Committees
        12/13/2024 2024 BPIA Holiday Meet Up at the Brighton Holly Jolly Bar!
        12/11/2024 A fun and easy way to start buying stocks to generate income and increase your wealth
        12/11/2024 [External Event] 2024 UNA-NCA Human Rights Awards
        12/09/2024 State of BPIA Annual BPIA Members Meeting Featuring Keynote Speaker Spencer Boyer
        12/06/2024 Holiday Edition! First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        12/04/2024 (NEW DATE): Conversation with U.S. Ambassador Candace Bond: From Insight to Impact in Sustainable Leadership
        12/02/2024 Madam Ambassador Program: Delegate Interest Meeting
        11/25/2024 Understanding the Landscape: Post U.S. Elections Virtual Gathering
        11/22/2024 Informational Meeting: 2025 Osaka World Expo Panaf' Africa Dining Hall
        11/21/2024 (Virtual Webinar) A Global Perspective: Why Every HBCU Student Should Consider Studying Abroad
        11/20/2024 BPIA at 35: A Sankofa Moment: Looking Back to Inform Our Future
        11/19/2024 Virtual 2025 BPIA Board Candidates Meet and Greet Town Hall
        11/18/2024 External Event: State Department Youth Engagement Summit hosted by TLG
        11/14/2024 BPIA November Community Service Day: Stone Elementary Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
        11/12/2024 Colin Powell Leadership Institute Planning Interest Meeting
        11/11/2024 [External Event] - ICAP Cares - International Careers Day Virtual Showcase
        11/07/2024 SKill Up Virtual Series: Fostering Psychological Safety & Cultivating Resilient Teams
        11/06/2024 8th Annual Forum on Africa's Business and Economic Outlook
        11/04/2024 (Virtual) Closing Ceremony - 2024 Inaugural Powell Institute Cohort
        11/04/2024 Leadership Forward Speaker Series- Volunteer Abroad: Make a Global Impact
        11/03/2024 Grants and Fundraising Committee Interest Meeting
        11/01/2024 November First Fridays: Celebrating Excellence in International Development Sponsored by RTI international
        10/28/2024 Leadership Forward Speaker Series: Global STEM Careers
        10/23/2024 October BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by President Maloney
        10/21/2024 Skill Up Series: A Seat at the Table, Fundamentals of Negotiation
        10/12/2024 2024 Capital City Africa Cup
        10/11/2024 Nominations Open: 2025 Board of Directors (Deadline Nov.8)
        10/10/2024 Interest Meeting - 2025 BPIA Board of Directors
        10/04/2024 October First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        10/03/2024 Interest Meeting - 2025 BPIA Executive Committee
        09/28/2024 NatSecAction / BPIA National Security Polling Virtual Briefing
        09/25/2024 September BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by President Maloney
        09/24/2024 Ticket Raffle! 9/24 Rolling Sea Action Fund Private Reception w/ Congressional Members hosted by BPIA Chairman Carithers- [Deadline 9/21]
        09/09/2024 (External Event) African Diaspora Day on the Hill
        09/08/2024 National BPIA Week: CBC Week Kick-Off All-White Attire Jazz Brunch
        09/07/2024 National BPIA Week: 'Gardens of the Legends' Fundraising Gala
        09/06/2024 National BPIA Week: BPIA First Friday: Block Party Edition
        09/04/2024 National BPIA Week: Virtual Conference and Career Fair
        09/02/2024 Are you Ready to Post at 9am Tomorrow? #IAMBPIA Campaign Train!
        09/01/2024 [SPONSORS ONLY] Register as a Sponsor for the 2024 National BPIA Week
        08/30/2024 BPIA Haiti Task Force Presents "Current Dynamics in Haiti: Latest Developments and Analysis" with Wolf Pamphile
        08/21/2024 Elevating Your Influence: How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader
        08/02/2024 August First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        07/24/2024 July BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by President Maloney
        07/22/2024 BPIA Mentorship Program: Information Session
        07/20/2024 (RECRUITERS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) 2024 BPIA Virtual Conference and Career Fair Booth Enrollment
        07/15/2024 Decoding the NATO Summit: A Discussion with Spencer Boyer
        07/12/2024 POSTPONED - DC Afternoon Tea - BPIA Women's Leadership Network
        07/10/2024 Recruiter and Exhibitor Interest Meeting - 2024 BPIA Virtual Career Fair. (Enrollment Deadline July 20)
        07/05/2024 July First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        07/03/2024 Building the Table: A Virtual Meet & Greet Kick Off hosted by the BPIA Men's and Women's Leadership Network
        07/03/2024 General Admissions Tickets - BPIA Night at the Ballet
        07/03/2024 BPIA Night at the Ballet & Champagne Reception: Recognizing Black Contributions to Classical Ballet
        07/02/2024 Volunteer Interest Meeting - 2024 BPIA Virtual Career Fair
        07/02/2024 “What Does this Mean for Us?” Post Presidential Debate Briefing - U.S. Foreign Policy and the State of the Black Electorate ft. Carnegie's Chris Shell and National Security Action's Dan Herman
        06/27/2024 BPIA Salon Dinner: "Commanding the Room" A National Security Perspective on Leadership ft. Mr. Johnny Sawyer
        06/27/2024 Get Cleared: Security Clearance 101
        06/26/2024 June BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by VP of Membership London McCloud
        06/25/2024 PARTNER PREVIEW - Sponsors Interest Meeting 2024 National BPIA Week
        06/24/2024 "They Not Like Us" - Launching BPIA's Youth Working Group
        06/20/2024 Media Training 101: "How to Write an Effective Op-ed" with former Washington Post Opinions Editor Christian Caryl
        06/12/2024 Nourishing the Future: Addressing Food Security and Its Impact on the Global Economy
        06/07/2024 June First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        06/06/2024 Inclusive Conversations: A BPIA x ChemONYX Mixer and Panel
        05/30/2024 BPIA Salon Dinner: "Thinking Big: Building Friends on All Sides of the Aisle" ft. Daniel Runde and Dr. Kiron Skinner
        05/22/2024 May BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by President Maloney
        05/21/2024 BPIA President's Town Hall
        05/16/2024 BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute: Virtual Fireside Chat on US Policy toward South Sudan ft. Ambassador Susan D. Page
        05/16/2024 Leadership Forward Speaker Series: STEM Careers & International Service
        05/15/2024 (Hybrid) Intrusive Leadership - "Understanding the Leadership Style that Has Saved Lives”
        05/09/2024 May - Monthly Partnerships Committee Meeting
        05/08/2024 The Challenges Faced By Black Authors in Today's Global Publishing Industry
        05/07/2024 (Virtual) "In the Room Where it Happened" An Exclusive Book Talk & Virtual Meet & Greet with Author Leslie Lautenslager
        05/06/2024 Leadership Forward Speaker Series: Leading in the Senior Foreign Service
        05/04/2024 Grand Strategy 101: Approaches to U.S. Foreign Policy
        05/03/2024 Africa Edition - May First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer ft. Barake Mubarak (@ Park at 14th)
        05/02/2024 BPIA Salon Dinner: "Becoming the First Black Under Secretary" ft. Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, US Department of State
        04/29/2024 BPIA Volunteer Interest Meeting!
        04/29/2024 Leadership Forward Speaker Series: Leading in the Age of Technology
        04/27/2024 ELEVATE: 2024 Leadership Bootcamp presented by the BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute
        04/25/2024 April BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour + Meet & Greet hosted by President Maloney
        04/23/2024 Raffle! Win a Complimentary In-person Ticket - 2024 Elevate Leadership Bootcamp
        04/22/2024 "From Ideas to Impact" A Fireside Chat Book Talk with Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick
        04/22/2024 Calling all BPIA Leaders! Board Openings
        04/19/2024 'Impact the Future: Together, We Rise!' Hosted by BPIA and Women Techmakers
        04/17/2024 Preparing Before the Storm: A Crash Course in Crisis Communications with Elie Jacobs
        04/11/2024 BPIA Members-Exclusive: "US Policy in Haiti Briefing" ft. Jarahn Hillsman, Director, Office of Haitian Affairs, US Department of State
        04/05/2024 April First Friday Foreign Affairs Networking Mixer (@ Park at 14th)
        04/04/2024 How Did China See George Floyd Die? An Examination of Chinese State Media Portrayals of U.S. Police Brutality against Black Americans ft. Daniel James II
        03/28/2024 BPIA Salon Dinner: "Leadership in Times of Crisis” ft. Amb. Harry K. Thomas Jr. & Alonzo Fulgham
        03/27/2024 YBPIA-BPIA Student Mixer
        03/27/2024 March BPIA Monthly Virtual Happy Hour hosted by President Maloney
        03/21/2024 Interest Meeting - BPIA Tribes Meet and Greet (15+ Community Groups)
        03/20/2024 BPIA/Morehouse presents 2024 Virtual Global Diversity & Inclusion Summit
        03/11/2024 "What is Happening in Haiti?" A Current Events Discussion
        03/07/2024 BPIA Virtual Watch Party - 2024 State of the Union
        03/06/2024 BPIA/DACOR Dinner: "International Women's Celebration: Women CAN Have it All: Leading Authentically and Taking Your Impact to the Next Level"
        03/03/2024 Application Now Live: Madam Ambassador International Career Exposure Program
        03/01/2024 March First Fridays Mixer Women's History Month Edition ft. Dr. Mischa Thompson
        02/29/2024 Volunteer Sign-Up: BPIA Community Service Day at Stone Elementary School
        02/23/2024 [External Event] 2/23 - Black History Month Mixer hosted by DAI, Chemonics, Abt, PATH, and Save the Children
        02/22/2024 "Rustin" Movie Screening Co-Hosted by BPIA and USIP
        02/21/2024 Cohort Induction Ceremony - Colin Powell Leadership Institute
        02/21/2024 BPIA and USIP Present an HBCU Symposium
        02/21/2024 Beyond Recruitment: Cultivating and Retaining Diverse Talent in National Security
        02/19/2024 Updated Date: Madam Ambassador Interest Meeting
        02/16/2024 "Bob Marley One Love" Movie Screening co-hosted by BPIA & the Embassy of Jamaica
        02/15/2024 Black History Month Dinner Program - "The Life and Legacy of Ralph J. Bunche" co-hosted by ABAA, ACI, BPIA, DACOR and TLG
        02/09/2024 BPIA White House Briefing on 2024 US-Africa Policy Priorities with NSC Senior Director Judd Devermont
        02/02/2024 Feb. 2024 - BPIA First Friday Networking Happy Hour ft. David E. White Jr., Deputy Director, U.S. Peace Corps
        01/31/2024 Applications Open - BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute (Mid-Careers)
        01/29/2024 "Leadership Forward" ft. Tyra Dent AAFEA President From Mid-Career to Executive Service
        01/26/2024 (Hybrid) The Future of Haiti Leadership Fireside Chat ft. Alexandre Telfort Fils, President of the Renaissance Project
        01/12/2024 Now Accepting Applications: The BPIA Internship Program
        01/07/2024 Join the BPIA 35th Anniversary Planning Committee! 35 Years of International Service
        01/07/2024 Nomination Form - BPIA 2024 Advisory Councils
        01/05/2024 January First Friday Networking Mixer
        01/05/2024 Nominations Open - 2024 Committee/WG ("Tribe") Co-Chairs
        12/15/2023 2nd Annual BPIA Holiday Affair at the St. Regis Washington D.C.
        12/13/2023 BPIA Annual Members Meeting
        12/11/2023 BPIA Mentorship Program: Information Session
        12/07/2023 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service Information Session
        12/07/2023 Introduction to the Peace Corps: Information Session
        12/07/2023 Climate Change and its Impact on Agriculture in Africa
        11/30/2023 7th Annual BPIA Forum on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
        11/28/2023 NOVEMBER BPIA CONNECT: Monthly Virtual BPIA Members Meet-&-Greet!
        11/28/2023 Leadership Fireside Chat: Beyond the Headlines and the Spotlight: In Conversation with Tumi Makgabo
        11/16/2023 Virtual 2024 BPIA Board Candidates Meet and Greet Town Hall
        11/15/2023 Limited Spots - Complimentary Seats for BPIA members to 2023 UNCF Leaders' Breakfast
        11/10/2023 Nominations Open - 2024 BPIA Board of Directors (Deadline Nov. 10)
        11/03/2023 November First Friday Social Mixer
        11/02/2023 The Africa 101 Seminar Series: Challenges to International Security On The African Continent
        11/01/2023 What Date Works Best for You? 2023 BPIA Annual Members Meeting
        10/30/2023 OCTOBER BPIA CONNECT: Monthly Virtual BPIA Members Meet-&-Greet!
        10/26/2023 BPIA Presents: 'Off the Record' with Charles Carithers, principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs
        10/25/2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Happy Hour: Honoring Rep. Joaquin Castro
        10/25/2023 The Africa 101 Seminar Series: Intersection of Africa's Critical and Rare Earth Minerals into Western Supply Chains
        10/24/2023 BPIA Presents: 'Off the Record' with Daniel Roberts, Head of Communications at BrightDrop
        10/18/2023 BPIA Presents: 'Off the Record' with Titilayo Obiri, Customs & Trade Analyst at Nike
        10/17/2023 2023 BPIA International Career Fair - Register today!
        10/17/2023 (SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) 2023 BPIA Conference and Career Fair Enrollment
        10/12/2023 BPIA Presents: 'Off the Record' with Dr. Joy Kategekwa, Strategy Advisor on Africa, UNDP
        10/08/2023 BPIA Presents 'Off the Record': A 2023 Leadership Speaker Series
        10/08/2023 BPIA Presents: 'Off the Record' with Carissa Smith, VP of FOX Corp. for Government Relations
        10/06/2023 October First Friday Social Mixer Honoring Hispanic Heritage
        09/28/2023 BPIA x Exchange Alumni Discussion: Study Abroad Opportunities for BIPOC College Students
        09/21/2023 (In Person) WCAPS x BPIA United Nations General Assembly Happy Hour
        09/20/2023 Chocolate Con Kick-Off Event: Unveiling the Journey to April 2024
        09/20/2023 (External In Person Event) Microsoft in DC - AI & HBCUs - Unlocking the Talent Pipeline
        09/19/2023 (In-Person) CBC Week side event - Connecting the Map: Black Leaders in Global Diplomacy Reception
        09/14/2023 Virtual Forum on Supporting African American Entrepreneurship
        09/14/2023 (In Person) Capitol Hill/Diversity in Cyber Workforce Event ft. BPIA Advisory Chairman Charles Carithers, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, & more.
        09/07/2023 (In-Person) Embarking on a career with the United Nations | BPIA
        09/05/2023 (In-Person) The Future of Foreign Policy Forum hosted by BPIA and Heritage Foundation
        09/01/2023 September First Friday "CBC Edition" Joint Foriegn Affairs Social Mixer -
        08/17/2023 VIRTUAL Payne Fellowship Fall 2023 Webinar Events
        08/04/2023 August First Fridays Foreign Affairs Joint Networking Social Mixer honoring Tasha Austin-Williams
        07/07/2023 July First Fridays Foreign Affairs Joint Networking Social Mixer
        06/29/2023 (In-Person) The Future of Food Security with White House NSC Director for Global Food Security and Development Planning, Farrah Barrios
        06/19/2023 Juneteenth BPIA Family Dinner @ Carolina Kitchen DC
        06/13/2023 Building a Career in U.S. Foreign Policy: A Summer Staffer's Guide
        06/08/2023 Meridian Summer Gallery Nights "Visionary not Reactionary" co-hosted by BPIA
        06/05/2023 Apply for a BPIA Internship Today! Deadline June 5, 2023
        06/02/2023 June First Fridays Celebrating Juneteenth Foreign Affairs Joint Networking Social Mixer
        05/11/2023 Virtual Forum on Supporting African American Entrepreneurship
        05/09/2023 Interest Meeting - BPIA Return to Ghana Trip hosted by GhanaFeelsGoood
        05/05/2023 May First Fridays Foreign Affairs Joint Networking Social Mixer
        04/07/2023 April First Fridays Foreign Affairs Joint Networking Social Mixer
        03/31/2023 How can we better serve YOU? 2023 BPIA Experience Survey!
        03/30/2023 BPIA Business and Economic Development Committee Interest Meeting
        03/29/2023 Women in Leadership: A Conversation with U.S. Ambassador Candace Bond
        03/17/2023 APPLY TODAY - Madam Ambassador Program (Deadline March 17)
        03/15/2023 Fireside Chat: "Democracy & the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"
        03/13/2023 Apply Here - Madam Ambassador Program (Deadline March 13)
        03/03/2023 March 2023 First Fridays Foreign Affairs Networking Social Mixer
        02/23/2023 Limited Spots! Black History Month Program hosted by DACOR, BPIA, ACI, ABAA, and TLG
        02/21/2023 Interest Meeting: BPIA/Arlington Links -- Madam Ambassador International Affairs Program
        02/11/2023 BPIA Annual Members Meeting
        02/03/2023 February FIRST FRIDAY SOCIAL MIXER: Celebrating Black History Month and Black Achievement in Foreign Affairs
        01/31/2023 White House Briefing on the 2022 National Security Strategy
        01/28/2023 BPIA Virtual Candidate Meet and Greet Town Hall
        01/18/2023 BPIA Foreign Affairs Committee Interest Meeting
        12/15/2022 (Limited Spots) BPIA INVITATION: Biden U.S.-Africa Summit Side Event Reception — “Partnering for Our Shared Future” BPIA INVITATION: Biden U.S.-Africa Summit Side Event Reception — “Partnering for Our Shared Future”
        12/14/2022 Foreign Policy Leadership Keynote and Dinner featuring Dr. Kiron Skinner
        12/06/2022 (In-Person) The BPIA Executive Leadership Series in Collaboration with Deloitte and FP4A Presents....A Leadership Fireside Chat with DG Marcia Bernicat
        12/02/2022 BPIA First Fridays: Holiday Edition ft. Hope E. Goins, Majority Staff Director, Committee on Homeland Security
        11/22/2022 6th Annual Forum On The Regional Economic Outlook For Sub-Saharan Africa
        11/18/2022 (SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) 2022 BPIA Career Fair Enrollment
        11/18/2022 (ATTENDEES) 2022 BPIA Virtual Career Fair
        11/09/2022 BPIA Professional Development Webinar - The Changing World of Work: Preventing Burnout, Maintaining Flexibility, and Setting Boundaries
        11/08/2022 BPIA x CSIS Leadership Keynote Networking Lunch
        11/04/2022 November First Friday (Postponed to December)
        11/03/2022 Leadership Fireside Chat: Sportswear Entrepreneurship in Africa
        11/01/2022 Interest Meeting: Career Fair Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Recruiters
        10/27/2022 BPIA Fall President's Town Hall and Q&A
        10/24/2022 Critical Language Scholarship Information Session
        10/20/2022 BPIA Connect: Virtual Monthly Members Networking Hour
        10/13/2022 Webinar: Investment and Trade Opportunities between African American and African Enterprises
        10/12/2022 The BPIA Executive Series Presents..."Playing to WIN: Building a Better World through AI and Technology" ft. Brandon Andrews, Entrepreneur and US. Dept of State Global Innovation Fellow
        10/07/2022 October BPIA First Fridays Social Mixer @ Throw Social DC
        10/06/2022 The BPIA Executive Series Presents...Shaping the Future of Foreign Policy with Andrew Albertson, Founder of Foreign Policy for America
        09/30/2022 The WITA ACADEMY: 2022 Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar - All Access Pass
        09/28/2022 How to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience
        09/13/2022 Reception at the German Embassy to the US (Limited Slots)
        09/02/2022 Labor Day BPIA First Fridays Networking Mixer @ Whiskey Charlie
        08/11/2022 BPIA Professional Development Webinar - Landing the Job: Interview Skills for Government Civil Positions in International Affairs
        08/07/2022 ARTS CULTURAL DIPLOMACY TOUR AT THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR W/ Guest Speaker Genera Moore
        08/05/2022 8/5 BPIA First Fridays Social Mixer Ft. BWCA President Keenan Austin Reed
        08/04/2022 Thomas R. Pickering Virtual Information Session
        08/04/2022 USBC Explores International Business Opportunities in Morocco
        07/28/2022 The BPIA Executive Leadership Series in Collaboration with Deloitte Presents....A Leadership Fireside Chat with Under Secretary Bonnie Jenkins
        07/27/2022 White House Virtual Briefing: The 2022 Summit of the Americas with Juan Gonzalez, NSC Senior Director for Western Hemisphere
        07/19/2022 Executive Fireside Chat: "Speaking Truth to Power" with Stephanie L. Young
        07/14/2022 What it Means for Those of African Descent
        07/09/2022 APPLY TO THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (WBG YPP)
        07/05/2022 Off the Record: A Conversation with a Former Peace Corps Volunteer
        07/01/2022 7/1 BPIA First Fridays Networking Social Mixer ft. Guest of Honor Desiree Cormier Smith
        06/09/2022 Virtual Forum on Supporting African American Entrepreneurship
        06/08/2022 BPIA Professional Development Webinar - Social Media Etiquette for Black Professionals: Building Your Online Confidence & Presence
        06/03/2022 June In-Person First Friday (Postponed until July 1)
        06/02/2022 White House NSC Briefing on the Indo-Pacific with Edgard D. Kagan
        05/06/2022 BPIA First Fridays DC Networking Social Mixer @ Proper 21 ON K ST
        05/04/2022 White House Presidential Personnel Office (PPO) Session w/ David E. White Jr.
        04/28/2022 Off The Record: Discussions With A Rangel Fellow
        04/25/2022 White House National Security Council: Briefing On Ukraine
        04/25/2022 BPIA Professional Development Webinar - The Power of Protocol: More than Etiquette and Why it Matters
        04/14/2022 The State of the Merit System: A USAID / Department of State Case Study
        04/01/2022 BPIA DC In-Person Networking Social Mixer First Fridays
        03/30/2022 BPIA Professional Development Webinar: How to Navigate Salary and Promotion Negotiations
        03/24/2022 Off the Record: Life as a USAID Officer
        03/18/2022 Mentoring Webinar: Trademark for Leadership “Leading & Lifting as You Climb”
        03/04/2022 BPIA First Fridays: Black Mental Health Matters
        02/28/2022 Diversity and Peacebuilding: The Role of Mentorship
        02/23/2022 BPIA and Cornerstone Government Affairs Presents "Diversity in National Security and Foreign Policy: Discovering the Path Forward"
        02/17/2022 Hybrid BPIA Co-sponsored Event: PBS - The American Diplomat: First-Class Patriots Abroad, Second Class Citizens at Home at DACOR
        02/16/2022 Words to Actions: Diversity and Peacebuilding (A BPIA-USIP Fireside Chat)
        02/04/2022 BPIA First Fridays: Celebrating Black Voices
        02/01/2022 BPIA President's Town Hall and Q&A
        01/19/2022 BPIA & McLarty Associates - Digital Money: Landscape, Opportunities, and Risks on the Horizon
        12/05/2021 BPIA Comms Committee Guest Speaker - Cory Bullock
        12/03/2021 BPIA First Fridays: Holiday Edition!
        11/17/2021 5th Annual BPIA Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Outlook Forum
        11/05/2021 (Members Exclusive Event) BPIA November First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        10/28/2021 From Trump to Biden and Beyond: Reimagining US-China Relations
        10/23/2021 2021 BPIA Virtual Annual Members Meeting
        10/13/2021 2022 BPIA Board Elections Candidate Meet-&-Greet
        09/30/2021 (SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS ONLY) Sept. 2021 BPIA Virtual Career Fair Enrollment
        09/09/2021 An Introduction to International Travel and Language Scholarships
        09/05/2021 Fall 2021 Communications Committee Interest Meeting
        09/03/2021 (Postponed Until Further Notice) First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        08/19/2021 An Introduction to the U.S. Foreign Service Fellowship Programs
        07/08/2021 BPIA Professional Development Workshop: International Affairs Careers in the Private Sector featuring McLarty Associates
        07/02/2021 POSTPONED July First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour (BPIA Members Only)
        06/08/2021 Interviewing and Networking Workshop: Practical Tips for International Development Job Searches (with FHI 360)
        06/04/2021 (BPIA Members-Exclusive Event) June First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        05/11/2021 Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters: Practical Tips on How to Make Your Mark in International Development Job Searches (with FHI 360)
        05/07/2021 (BPIA Members-Exclusive Event) MAY First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        05/01/2021 Writing with Purpose: An Interactive Op-ed Writing Workshop w/ the Washington Post's Christian Caryl
        04/26/2021 Careers in the U.S. Foreign Service
        04/02/2021 (BPIA Members-Exclusive Event) April First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        03/25/2021 Celebrating The United Nations International Decade For People Of African Descent “The Struggle, The Beauty, The Hope” featuring the “Say My Name” Art Exhibition
        03/05/2021 (Members Exclusive Event) BPIA March First Fridays Virtual Happy Hour
        02/25/2021 2021 Black History Month Program “Sitting at the Head of the U.S. Diplomatic Table: Black American Ambassadors Speak”
        01/21/2021 Mental Wellness During Covid-19 with Dr. Shelley Savage
        01/14/2021 WTO & the State of Play in International Trade Affairs
        12/17/2020 MEMBERS-ONLY: BPIA Virtual Holiday Soiree - An Evening of Jazz and Conversation featuring Special Guest Judge T. Michael Peay
        11/19/2020 4th Annual BPIA Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook Forum w/ IMF & USADF
        11/18/2020 Diversity in the Intelligence Community: National Geospatial Agency (NGA) Career & Student Opportunities w/ Kenny Rios NGA Recruiter
        11/07/2020 BPIA VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
        10/07/2020 Increasing Your Visibility: Tips for Creating an Unforgettable Presence (Webinar)
        08/25/2020 2020 BPIA Diversity in International Affairs Virtual Conference and Career Fair: Enrollment for Sponsors and Exhibitors Only
        07/14/2020 Think & Drink | Climate Change & the Diaspora Amid the Time of Covid-19
        05/28/2020 "BPIA & Council on Foreign Relations: Why Diversity Matters in International Affairs Careers and Opportunities in Think-Tanks"
        05/22/2020 "The Intersection Between Academia and Foreign Policy" with Harvard Ph.D. Candidate, Naima Green-Riley
        05/18/2020 "Peace Corps: Living a Life of Service" featuring Peace Corps Director of Programming and Training, Aleya Horn Kennedy
        05/15/2020 BPIAChats Speaker Series: Integrating Women into Botswana's Defense Force Sara V. Simmons, COL (Ret), US Army
        05/13/2020 Choosing Public Service: Why Diverse Voices in International Affairs Matters
        05/13/2020 Comprehensive National Security: Strengthening Civilian-Military Partnerships
        02/19/2020 Think & Drink | Human Trafficking: Domestic Impacts and Implications
        01/25/2020 Celebrating Three Decades of Services: BPIA Annual Membership Meeting
        12/07/2019 Annual Members' Meeting and Mentoring Workshop (originally scheduled for December 7th) are Postponed. Additional Details Will Follow Shortly.
        11/26/2019 BPIA African Economic Outlook Forum
        10/16/2019 BPIA-TLG Career Expo at Howard University
        09/28/2019 African Heritage Day
        06/27/2019 BPIA THINK + DRINK SERIES: CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY
        03/30/2019 BPIA Mentoring Series: The Future of Work
        12/08/2018 BPIA Annual Membership Meeting
        11/12/2018 African Economic Outlook Forum sponsored by BPIA


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