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  • Black History Month

Living Pan-African Abroad

Exploring the intersection of international living and cultural preservation within the African Diaspora

February 11, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar

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Text LIVING PAN-AFRICAN ABROAD overlaid on an outline of Africa filled with colorful kente patterns; roots extend from the southern part of the continent, symbolizing connection.

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February 8, 2026
5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar
Black History Month

100 Years Later: Why Does Black History Remain Vital for Understanding Today’s World?

Join the discussion with Dr. Aaron Jones and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Poster for Black History Month at Georgetown University in Qatar featuring a collage of historical Black figures and events inside the number 100 with the text: 100 Years Later: Why does Black history remain vital for understanding todays world?
February 9, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
1D02, First Floor, Georgetown University Qatar
Public Talk

Asian Migration in a Global Context

With speakers Bina Fernandez, Brenda Yeoh, Payal Banerjee, Waleed Ziad
A detailed blue line drawing of the Georgetown University seal, featuring an eagle holding a scepter and olive branch, a shield, and a scroll reading “Utraque Unum.” The year 1789 appears below the emblem.
February 11, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar
Black History Month

Living Pan-African Abroad

Exploring the intersection of international living and cultural preservation within the African Diaspora
Text LIVING PAN-AFRICAN ABROAD overlaid on an outline of Africa filled with colorful kente patterns; roots extend from the southern part of the continent, symbolizing connection.

Past Events

Three pairs of hands, two with prayer beads, are raised in prayer. Text reads: Faith Forward: Exploring Faith Foundations in African Diasporic Communities. X-Series: On Intersectionality Presents.
Black History Month

Faith Forward

Exploring Faith Foundations in African Diasporic Communities
Event poster for the QALAM Series featuring Adania Shibli and Kamila Shamsie, with their photos, event date (February 4, 2026), time, and location at Georgetown University Qatar.
Qalam Series

Qalam Series: Adania Shibli in Conversation with Kamila Shamsie

Join us for a conversation with the recipient of the Young Writer’s Award
A collage shows a silhouette overlaid on images of the U.S. Capitol, civil rights marchers, and a I HAVE A DREAM sign. Bold text reads: The Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience.
Black History Month

Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience Exhibition plus Jazz Performance

Launch of Dr. Maurice Jackson’s Exhibit