Geopolitical shifts are rare, but they open doors for bold nations. From Haiti to Vietnam, seizing the moment brought freedom. Today Africa faces its chance—will it rise and lead, or let history repeat?

Join Dennis Boatwright of the Center for Pan-African Studies to explore the vibrant culture and spirit of a newly independent African nation on the rise.

At the United Nations, something unusual stirred. The 4th Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent became more than a conference—it became a reckoning. From high-ranking officials to grassroots leaders, voices called out injustice with bold clarity. Fiery speeches, emotional confrontations, and radical proposals revealed a deep current of unity—and a mysterious sense that a long-awaited shift had already begun.