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African Diaspora Day on the Hill
BPIA and Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), in collaboration with The Honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, The Honorable Jonathan Jackson, and other Members of Congress, will convene “Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill 2025”, a high-level forum on Capitol Hill — bringing together U.S. lawmakers, global investors, and African & Caribbean leaders for a strategic dialogue.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Please be advised:
Advance REGISTRATION is required for all attendees. Due to security protocols and limited capacity, on-site or walk-up registration will not be permitted. All approved registrants will receive a confirmation email with additional event information. We look forward to your participation in this important occasion.
SEE YOU IN DC ON THE HILL!
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA) with Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) to take bold action—lowering remittance costs, boosting diaspora-led investment, and aligning U.S. policy with the strength of African and Caribbean communities. It’s time to invest in sustainable development, dignity, and shared prosperity.
To learn more cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov
CPLI Kick-Off Planning Committee Interest Meeting!
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 7-8pm EDT Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9794618227
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The Colin Powell Leadership Institute (CPLI) is gearing up for the next program year, and we’re inviting YOU to help shape it! Join us for our Planning Committee Interest Meeting to learn how you can play a part in designing an impactful, engaging, and inspiring CPLI experience for the next class of leaders.
Who Should Get Involved
Open to all BPIA members, friends, and supporters of all levels
Alumni are strongly encouraged to join — your experience and insights are invaluable!
Why Get Involved
Strengthen your leadership, project management, and event-planning skills
Expand your professional network within and beyond BPIA
Give back by creating opportunities for future leaders
Gain behind-the-scenes experience in program design and execution
Ways You Can Support
Event logistics and coordination
Mentorship and alumni engagement
Communications and social media
Graphic design and materials
Sponsorship and partnerships
Your time, ideas, and expertise will help ensure that CPLI continues to be a powerful, life-changing experience for emerging leaders.
For Questions, email powellinstitute@iabpia.org
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Join Team BPIA for the “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Prevention Walk
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, the BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute will walk together at the Lincoln Memorial as part of the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, and communities of color are facing rising rates of suicide, particularly among youth and young adults. Within our own BPIA community, many of us have been personally touched by loss, whether through family members, friends, or colleagues. These experiences remind us of the importance of breaking the silence, raising awareness, and standing together to support one another.
By walking as Team BPIA, we not only honor the lives lost and uplift survivors, but also send a message of solidarity and hope. This is more than just a walk—it is an opportunity for us to build visibility around mental health, foster healing, and affirm that no one in our community should have to struggle alone.
The event is free and open to all BPIA members and supporters. We encourage you to bring friends, family, and colleagues to walk with us. Together, we can help shine a light in the darkness.
For questions contact president@iabpia.org
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