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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

  • (Virtual) “KEEPING IT REAL” Series: The Conversations Our Community Needs to Have (Hosted by Professional Development Committee)

    • 08/27/2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 11/26/2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Virtual (Google Meets)
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    “KEEPING IT REAL ” Series

    The Conversations Our Community Needs to Have

    BPIA Monthly Professional Development Series

    Every 4th Thursday of the month 

    Google Meets: meet.google.com/ndw-zwtc-fer

    • August 27, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ET — Durags, Bonnets & the “Real World”
    • September 24, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ET — You Work Hard. So What?
    • October 22, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ET — Maybe They Just Don’t Like You. Now What?
    • November 26, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ET — Is It Time to Quit—or Are You the Problem?

    Series Description

    Professional development isn't just about résumés, networking, and landing the next job. Some of the most important lessons about navigating college, careers, and professional spaces are the ones no one formally teaches us.

    Keeping It Real is BPIA's monthly professional development series creating space for candid conversations about the realities Black students and professionals encounter as they navigate academic and professional environments.

    From cultural expression and professional presence to workplace politics, advancement, conflict, and knowing when it's time to move on, these conversations tackle the questions we often discuss privately—but rarely address openly in professional development spaces.

    No corporate jargon. No pretending. Just real conversations, practical guidance, and perspectives you can actually use.

    Sessions are held virtually every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30–7:30 PM ET.

    For questions, you can email professionaldevelopment@iabpia.org


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  • [Attendee Registration] BPIA WEEK: 2026 BPIA International Affairs Graduate School and Opportunities Expo

    • 09/02/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    2026 BPIA International Affairs Graduate School and Opportunities Expo

    Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 

    Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM EDT 

    Location: Virtual (Zoom) [Link Shared Upon Registration]


    Discover Your Next Opportunity in International Affairs

    Whether you're exploring graduate school, searching for a fellowship, pursuing internships, or planning your next career move, the 2026 BPIA International Affairs Graduate School & Opportunities Expo brings together organizations from across the international affairs community to help you take the next step.

    As part of National BPIA Week, this virtual expo is designed to connect students and professionals with the academic, professional, and leadership opportunities that shape careers in diplomacy, foreign policy, international development, national security, global business, and public service.

    Event Details

    • Attire: Business Professional 
    • Format: Virtual - Camera on preferred 
    • Zoom Background: Download Here

    What to Expect

    • Professional Panel Discussion featuring leaders across international affairs, diplomacy, business, government, and global development (panelists to be announced)
    • Interactive Virtual Exhibition Hall with organizations, employers, universities, and fellowship programs
    • Direct Networking Opportunities with recruiters, admissions representatives, and organizational leaders
    • Information on careers, internships, fellowships, graduate programs, scholarships, and professional development opportunities
    • Connections with institutions and professionals from across the United States and around the world

    Explore Opportunities Including

    Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
    Meet admissions representatives from leading universities offering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, executive education, and certificate programs in international affairs and related fields.

    Fellowships
    Learn about prestigious domestic and international fellowship opportunities designed to develop the next generation of global leaders.

    Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
    Discover scholarships, tuition assistance, grants, and financial resources available to students pursuing international affairs and public service careers.

    Internships
    Connect with organizations offering internship opportunities to build practical experience in diplomacy, government, nonprofit, research, and international organizations.

    Careers
    Meet employers and organizations recruiting talent across the international affairs ecosystem.

    Leadership & Professional Development
    Explore mentorship programs, professional associations, networking opportunities, conferences, and leadership initiatives that can accelerate your career.

    Who Should Attend?

    This event is ideal for:

    • Undergraduate students
    • Graduate students
    • Recent graduates
    • Early- and mid-career professionals
    • Career changers
    • Faculty and academic advisors
    • Anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in international affairs

    Organizations You'll Meet

    Participating exhibitors may include:

    • Colleges and Universities
    • Graduate Schools
    • International Organizations
    • Think Tanks & Research Centers
    • Fellowship & Scholarship Programs
    • Nonprofit Organizations
    • Professional Associations
    • Private Sector Employers

    Why Attend?

    • Explore academic and professional pathways in one place.
    • Connect directly with admissions representatives and organizational leaders.
    • Learn about funding opportunities for graduate education.
    • Discover fellowships, internships, and career opportunities.
    • Expand your professional network across the international affairs community.
    • Find resources to support every stage of your career journey.

    Interested in Exhibiting?

    Graduate schools, universities, fellowship programs, scholarship providers, government agencies, employers, nonprofits, think tanks, and professional associations are invited to showcase their programs and opportunities to a talented audience of emerging and established international affairs professionals.

    To learn more about exhibiting, sponsorship opportunities, or organizational participation, register as an exhibitor at www.iabpia.org/nationalbpiaweek

    Register Today

    Join us virtually on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM ET, and discover the programs, opportunities, and connections that can help shape your future in international affairs.

    Learn more about National BPIA Week Programming: 
    www.iabpia.org/nationalbpiaweek


    QUESTIONS? Email bpiaweek@iabpia.org

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  • 2026 BPIA Global Affairs Forum: "Leadership in a Changing World"

    • 09/04/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • United Nations Association - National Capital Area Office 2300 N Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001
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    2026 BPIA Global Affairs Forum: "Leadership in a Changing World"

    Time: 12:00 PM ET - 5:00PM ET 

    Location: United Nations Association - National Capital Area Office 2300 N Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001

    About the Forum

    The 2026 BPIA Global Affairs Forum is the flagship policy conference of National BPIA Week, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, business executives, scholars, international organization representatives, students, and emerging leaders for an afternoon of dialogue on the future of global leadership and international affairs.

    As the international landscape continues to evolve, today's leaders must navigate shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological disruption, economic competitiveness, and new approaches to diplomacy. Through engaging panel discussions and cross-sector conversations, the Forum will examine the ideas, partnerships, and leadership needed to strengthen America's role in the world while preparing the next generation of international affairs professionals.

    Whether you are an established practitioner or exploring a career in international affairs, the Forum offers a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished experts, engage with peers across sectors, and participate in meaningful conversations shaping the future of diplomacy and global leadership.

    Forum Themes

    • Diplomacy in the 21st Century: The Future of U.S. Foreign Affairs
    • Can America Stay Competitive? Innovation, Talent & the Race for Global Leadership
    • Beyond the Game: Sports Diplomacy & America's Global Influence
    • The Future of the International Affairs Profession: Preparing Tomorrow's Global Workforce

    Who Should Attend?

    The Forum welcomes participants from across the international affairs community, including:

    • Diplomats and Foreign Service professionals
    • Government officials and policymakers
    • International organizations and multilateral institutions
    • Business executives and corporate affairs professionals
    • Think tanks and nonprofit organizations
    • Faculty, researchers, and scholars
    • Undergraduate and graduate students
    • Young professionals and career changers
    • Anyone interested in diplomacy, foreign policy, international development, peacebuilding, trade, global business, or international affairs

    What to Expect

    • High-level keynote conversations
    • Expert panel discussions
    • Networking with leaders across sectors
    • Cross-sector collaboration and idea exchange
    • Insights into the future of diplomacy, global competitiveness, sports diplomacy, and the international affairs profession

    Event Information

    Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
    Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Location: United Nations Foundation Headquarters
    Address: 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
    Attire: Business Professional

    Registration Information

    Advance registration is required for all attendees. Due to venue security protocols, registration is required for entry, and on-site registration or walk-in attendance will not be permitted.

    Attendance is limited. Once maximum registration capacity has been reached, registration will close and a waitlist will be opened. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if additional space becomes available.

    All approved registrants will receive a confirmation email with event logistics and additional information prior to the Forum.

    Questions?

    For sponsorship, partnership, media, accessibility, or general event inquiries, please contact: bpiaweek@iabpia.org. 

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    Keynote Speaker

    H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

    Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States

    Her Excellency Mathilde Mukantabana serves as the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States. A distinguished diplomat, educator, and advocate for international cooperation, Ambassador Mukantabana has dedicated her career to advancing diplomacy, strengthening U.S.–Africa relations, and promoting peace, education, and inclusive development.

    Prior to her diplomatic appointment, Ambassador Mukantabana was a professor of history at Cosumnes River College in California, where she specialized in African history and international affairs. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives that foster economic partnership, educational exchange, women's leadership, and deeper engagement between Africa and the global community.

    As Rwanda's chief diplomatic representative to the United States, Ambassador Mukantabana has played a leading role in advancing bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, innovation, education, regional security, and multilateral engagement. Her leadership continues to strengthen partnerships that contribute to sustainable development and international collaboration.

    During the 2026 BPIA Global Affairs Forum, Ambassador Mukantabana will deliver the keynote address and will be presented with the 2026 BPIA Global Leader in Peacebuilding Award in recognition of her distinguished leadership, unwavering commitment to diplomacy, and contributions to advancing peace, international cooperation, and global engagement.

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  • BPIA Week September First Friday Block Party Celebration: CBC Edition

    • 09/04/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Park at 14th 920 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005


                                       

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    BPIA September First Friday Block Party Celebration: CBC Edition

    Join Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for our September First Friday Block Party Celebration: CBC Edition for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and community.

    As we look ahead to 2026 National BPIA Week, we invite you to gather with professionals, leaders, students, diplomats, and members of the broader international affairs community for an evening designed to strengthen relationships and celebrate the power of our community.

    As we look ahead to 2026 National BPIA Week, this special gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, expand your network, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the energy and impact of the BPIA community.

    Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships, or joining us for the first time, come experience a welcoming and engaging space where our community comes together, and our connections continue to grow.


    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

    • Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

    • Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EDT

    • Location: Park at 14th 920 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005


    More Details Forthcoming.


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  • Applications Open - BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project

    • 09/16/2026
    • 9:00 AM

    BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project 

    Preparing the People and Policy for the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy

    Strong foreign policy requires more than good ideas. It requires people who know how to govern.

    The BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project is a selective initiative focused on strengthening the policy, talent, and governing capacity needed for the future of U.S. foreign policy.

    The United States spends enormous energy debating what its foreign policy should be, but far less attention on whether we are preparing the people and institutions capable of carrying it out. The Project seeks to build a stronger governing bench of professionals prepared not only to contribute ideas, but to develop policy, manage institutions, navigate Congress and the interagency process, translate strategy into implementation, and serve effectively during periods of political and institutional transition.


    Three Core Pillars of Project

    Selected participants will contribute across three core pillars:

    Policy & Implementation

    Participants will help develop substantive recommendations for the future of U.S. foreign policy and consider how those recommendations could be translated into practical institutional, legislative, and executive action.

    Talent & Leadership

    The Project will identify and cultivate professionals with expertise, leadership potential, and an interest in future public service across the U.S. foreign affairs and national security apparatus.

    Public Service Preparation

    Participants will take part in seminars, practitioner engagements, simulations, and other activities designed to strengthen understanding of political appointments, agency management, congressional relations, the interagency process, federal decision-making, and policy implementation.

    Who Should Apply

    The Project is intended for U.S. citizens with demonstrated experience, expertise, or strong professional potential in areas such as:

    • Foreign affairs and diplomacy
    • National security and defense
    • International development
    • Economic statecraft and trade
    • Congress and legislative affairs
    • Federal government and public administration
    • Governance and institutional reform
    • Regional and functional policy expertise
    • International organizations
    • Related policy and public-service fields

    Applicants may range from emerging professionals to senior practitioners, former public servants, scholars, policy experts, congressional professionals, and others interested in contributing to the future of U.S. foreign policy and public service.

    What Participation May Include

    Selected participants may contribute through:

    • Policy working groups
    • Policy research and writing
    • Implementation and institutional reform exercises
    • Public-service preparation seminars
    • Senior practitioner discussions
    • Diplomacy and governance simulations
    • Congressional and executive branch engagement
    • Talent and leadership development
    • Future public-service readiness activities

    Participation will require active engagement, substantive contribution, and a willingness to work constructively across different professional and policy perspectives.

    Application & Eligibility

    Participation in the BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project is competitive and selective. Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.

    Applicants will be evaluated based on professional experience, demonstrated expertise, policy judgment, leadership potential, ability to contribute to the Project’s work, and commitment to active participation.

    U.S. citizenship is required for participation because the Project is specifically focused on developing a U.S. public-service and foreign-affairs leadership bench oriented toward potential future service within the United States government and related U.S. policy institutions.

    Applicants should plan to spend approximately 45 minutes to one hour completing the application.

    If selected, participants will be assessed a $75 administrative fee. Limited need-based scholarships will be available.

    Important Notice

    The BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project is an independent BPIA initiative and is not affiliated with, operated by, or recruiting on behalf of any presidential campaign, presidential transition organization, political party, federal agency, or presidential administration.

    Participation does not constitute an offer, promise, or guarantee of government employment, political appointment, nomination, recommendation, or placement.

    Application Deadline

    September 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT

    Apply

    Complete the application

    BPIA U.S. Foreign Affairs Leadership Project
    Preparing the People and Policy for the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy


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  • 2026 African Diaspora Day On The Hill

    • 09/16/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • U.S. Capitol - Congressional Auditorium & Atrium (CVC 200)



    3rd Annual African Diaspora Day on the Hill

    3rd Annual African Diaspora Day on the Hill

    The Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), and the Congressional Black Associates (CBA), in collaboration with The Honorable Jonathan L. Jackson, invite you to the 3rd Annual African Diaspora Day on the Hill—a premier forum convening U.S. policymakers, African and Caribbean leaders, diplomats, business executives, investors, scholars, and emerging leaders to explore the future of U.S.–Africa relations and global partnership.

    Tuesday, September 16, 2026

    Forum: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Location: U.S. Capitol – Congressional Auditorium & Atrium (CVC 200)
    Audience: Policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, professionals, students, and emerging leaders

    Program Topics

    • From Aid to Trade: Reframing U.S.–Africa Economic Partnership
    • Critical Minerals & Energy: Building Secure Energy and Critical Minerals Supply Chains Across Africa
    • Governance in a New World Order
    • Digital Futures: Technology and AI

    Registration Information

    Advance registration is required for all attendees.

    Due to U.S. Capitol security procedures and limited capacity, walk-in registration will not be permitted. Approved registrants will receive a confirmation email with additional event logistics and entry instructions prior to the program.

    Questions?

    For support opportunities, partnership, or panellist inquiries, please contact:

    addoh@iabpia.org

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  • [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "Writing for Policy and International Affairs Audiences"

    • 09/17/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virtual (Zoom)
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    Communicating Global Impact: Writing for Policy and International Affairs Audiences


    Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

    Time: 12 – 1:30 PM EDT

    Location: Virtual (Zoom)  


    Effective policy writing is essential to informing decision-makers, shaping public discourse, influencing policy, and advancing ideas in international affairs. Whether writing policy briefs, memos, reports, op-eds, research summaries, or advocacy materials, professionals must be able to translate complex issues into writing that is clear, credible, concise, and purposeful.

    Join the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for the second session of the 2026 Communications Training Series, where we will explore the principles and practices of effective policy writing for international affairs audiences.

    This interactive virtual training will provide participants with practical approaches for structuring policy content, communicating complex ideas clearly, tailoring writing to different audiences, and developing recommendations that inform and influence decision-making.

    What You'll Learn

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Understand the principles of effective policy writing for international affairs audiences.
    • Structure policy briefs, memos, and other policy-focused communications for clarity and impact.
    • Translate complex research and policy issues into clear, accessible language.
    • Write with greater precision, clarity, and concision.
    • Avoid common policy writing challenges, including jargon, overly complex language, and unclear recommendations.

    Who Should Attend

    This training is designed for:

    • Policy and communications professionals
    • International affairs practitioners
    • Diplomats and foreign policy professionals
    • International development professionals
    • Researchers and policy analysts
    • Nonprofit and advocacy professionals
    • Graduate students and emerging professionals
    • BPIA members and anyone interested in strengthening their policy writing skills

    Session Format

    • Expert Presentation
    • Interactive Learning Activities
    • Live Q&A

    Whether you are building a communications strategy for a policy organization, supporting advocacy initiatives, or looking to strengthen your professional communications skills, this session will provide practical tools and actionable insights to help you communicate with greater purpose and impact.

    We look forward to welcoming you to the first session of the BPIA Communications Training Series as we build the communications skills needed to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change in international affairs.

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  • Free Legal Guidance For Former Federal Employees Building Small Businesses - The DC Bar Pro Bono Center

    • 09/30/2026


       Free Legal Guidance For Former Federal Employees Building Small Businesses - The DC Bar Pro Bono Center



    Small Business Interest Form

    Attorney Volunteer Interest Form


    Event Details

    Many former federal employees in the Washington, DC area are navigating career transitions following the loss of federal employment. While many have leveraged their government expertise to launch or grow small businesses, access to affordable legal guidance remains a significant need.

    To help address this gap, the DC Bar Pro Bono Center is exploring the launch of the "Feds Helping Feds" Small Business Clinic Pilot as part of its Small Business Brief Advice and Referral Clinic. If implemented, the clinic will provide free, brief legal consultations to former federal employees interested in starting or growing a small business.

    The pilot would be staffed primarily by former federal attorneys volunteering their expertise to support fellow former federal employees. Non-federal attorneys who wish to contribute are also encouraged to participate.

    Who Should Participate?

    • Former Federal Employees
    If you are a former federal employee who is starting or growing a small business and would like to receive legal support if the pilot moves forward, we encourage you to express your interest by completing the Small Business Interest Form.
    • Former Federal Attorneys & Attorney Volunteers
    If you are a former federal attorney interested in providing pro bono legal assistance – or a non-federal attorney interested in supporting this initiative – we invite you to complete the Attorney Volunteer Interest Form.


    We look forward to building a supportive network where former federal professionals can help one another succeed through accessible legal guidance and community collaboration.

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  • BPIA Asia Working Group & NABEA Presents...Anime Night Out: Social Meetup + Movie Night 🎬🌸

    • 10/18/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • AMC Hoffman Center 22 206 Hoffman Street Alexandria, VA 22314
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    Anime Night Out: Social Meetup + Movie Night

    Join the BPIA Asia Working Group and the National Association for Black Engagement with Asia (NABEA) for Anime Night Out, a casual evening of networking, community, Asian culture, and anime!

    We’ll kick off the evening with an informal pre-movie social at Ichiban Izakaya before heading over to AMC Hoffman Center for the 7:00 PM screening of Spirited Away as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026.

    Event Details

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026

    Pre-Movie Social | 5:30 PM
    Ichiban Izakaya
    2281 Eisenhower Ave
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    Spirited Away | 7:00 PM
    AMC Hoffman Center 22
    206 Hoffman Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    Open to: BPIA members, NABEA members, the general public, Asia enthusiasts, anime fans, and friends!

    ️ Movie Tickets

    Each attendee is responsible for purchasing their own movie ticket directly through AMC. We strongly encourage purchasing your ticket in advance so you can select your preferred seat.

    Purchase your Spirited Away ticket from AMC

    There is no requirement to attend both portions of the evening. Join us for the social, the movie, or both!

    Come for the connection. Stay for the movie.

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Past events

09/01/2026 #WEAreBPIA Social Media Campaign Day
08/30/2026 (Interest Form) Join the 2026 BPIA Elections & Annual Meeting Subcommittee
08/29/2026 3rd Annual Garden of Legends Fundraising Gala Reception
08/28/2026 [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "Beyond the Game: Sports Diplomacy and Africa's Growing Global Influence" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion
08/25/2026 RECRUITER/EXHIBITOR ENROLLMENT - BPIA International Affairs Graduate School and Opportunities Expo
08/21/2026 Coffee with the BPIA President - Casual Conversation
08/20/2026 [EVENT UPDATE] Join Us August 20 at 12 PM ET: Mastering Strategic Communications for Policy Organizations
08/19/2026 (Virtual Briefing) 2026 African Union Diaspora Forum (Burundi) BPIA Post-Forum Briefing "Continuing the Policy Dialogue on African Diaspora Representation"
08/18/2026 Come Find Your People: BPIA Members Virtual Meet & Mingle
08/15/2026 (Virtual) Behind the Brand: How BPIA's Comms Team Turned a Mission into a Movement
08/14/2026 Y20 Week: Closing Plenary - From Consensus to Action (In Collaboration with YPFP, PIEE, UN Foundation, & BPIA)
08/12/2026 ATLAS Presents...AI for Global Professionals Work Smarter: AI Tools Every Global Professional Should Know
08/11/2026 (Virtual Fireside Chat) A Story of Progress & Innovation ft. C.E. "Chuck Johnson
08/10/2026 (Zoom Link) INTEREST MEETING "Call for Diplomatic Liaisons": BPIA Diplomatic & External Relations (Protocol) Committee
08/10/2026 Diplomatic Community Virtual Meet & Greet with BPIA President Alexandria J. Maloney
08/08/2026 APPLICATION - Official BPIA Youth Observer Delegation to the G20 Youth Summit (Y20) – Washington, DC [Deadline Aug. 8]
08/07/2026 EXTENDED DEADLINE 8/7: 2026 BPIA Premier Advertising Packages: Elevate Magazine & Awards
08/07/2026 BPIA August First Friday - World Humanitarian Day Celebration
08/07/2026 SPONSOR/PARTNER ENROLLMENT - 2026 BPIA WEEK
08/02/2026 Call for Volunteers: National BPIA Week [Deadline: August 2]
08/01/2026 BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: August ft. Morgan Mickle "Systems Thinking & Policy Awareness"
07/31/2026 [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "Fragmented or United: Rethinking Africa's Negotiating Power in a Multipolar World" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion
07/28/2026 [Partner Event] Lunch with Leaders - Hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce
07/27/2026 (Virtual Tabletop Exercise) The Diplomatic Table: "Declaration of Diaspora Determination": Designing the Future of Global African Diaspora Representation within the African Union
07/23/2026 Call for Speakers: Become a DialogueHouse Speaker - Help Shape Global Policy Conversations
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
07/08/2026 ATLAS Presents..."Level Up Your Linkedin" Build A Personal Brand and Profile
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
06/06/2026 BPIA Powell Institute Colloquium: June ft. Johnny Sawyer "Communication Under Pressure"
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
05/27/2026 Call for Speakers: BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion Group | Voices for Better Cities
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
05/01/2026 BPIA May First Friday: Mentor-Mentee Social Mixer
04/30/2026 [UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT] "The Role of AI in International Development and Its Impact on Our Environment" - BPIA DialogueHouse Discussion
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
04/14/2026 [BPIA PARTNER EVENT] GWU Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 3.0 Conference
04/11/2026 (Virtual) Monthly Meeting - BPIA Africa Working Group
04/10/2026 BPIA ATLAS Series: "Interview Intensive Live Practice + Feedback"
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"
03/30/2026 Interest Form - BPIA Volunteers for 2026 IMF / World Bank Week [Deadline 3/30]
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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