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Did You Know These Famous Black
Individuals Studied Abroad?
Alison Walker
Alison Walker
Alice Malsenior Walker, author of the infamous book The Color Purple, was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Walker is an award-winning African American author, poet, and activist whose work focuses on racial equality. Walker studied abroad in Kenya and Uganda during her undergraduate studies.
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination and the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress (1968).
Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry
Tia Dashon Mowry is an interracial actress, businesswoman, and social media phenom who is best known for her role as Tia Landry in the sitcom “Sister, Sister”. Mowry lived and studied abroad in Italy for three months during her undergraduate studies.
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, the beloved Black Panther, was an accomplished actor and playwright. Boseman attended the Oxford Summer Program of the British American Drama Academy at Balliol College, Oxford, in England. He also traveled to traveled to Ghana, Africa, while in college, along with his professor Mike Malone "to preserve and celebrate rituals with performances on a proscenium stage," Boaseman once said.
Chadwick Boseman, the beloved Black Panther, was an accomplished actor and playwright. Boseman attended the Oxford Summer Program of the British American Drama Academy at Balliol College, Oxford, in England. He also traveled to traveled to Ghana, Africa, while in college, along with his professor Mike Malone "to preserve and celebrate rituals with performances on a proscenium stage," Boaseman once said.
"Dare to Do" Bucket List Items
Ready to make your abroad experience truly impactful? Here's your 'Dare to Do' bucket list – a collection of ideas to help you explore Black-owned businesses, historical sites, cultural events, and community connections in your country of study. Take on these dares and create a study abroad story that is uniquely yours.
Support at Least Two Black-Owned Businesses: Discover and patronize at least two Black-owned businesses, whether it’s a restaurant, coffee shop, or clothing store.
Visit a Black Historical Landmark: Explore a significant Black historical site or monument in your study abroad location.
Attend a Cultural Event: Participate in a cultural festival or event that celebrates the Black diaspora in the country you’re visiting.
Explore a Museum or Art Gallery: Visit a museum or art gallery that showcases art or history relevant to the Black experience in that country or the broader diaspora.
Find and Read a Book by a Local Black Author: Discover literature from Black writers in the country you're studying in.
Attend a Workshop or Class Taught by a Black Artisan: Find a local Black artist or craftsperson offering workshops in their skill (e.g., pottery, yoga, music).
Try to Cook a Traditional Dish from the Local Black Culture: Learn to prepare a meal that is significant to the Black community in your host country.
Take Photos of Art or Murals Celebrating Black Culture: Document the visual representations of Black culture you find in the city.
Find and Support a Black-Owned Bookstore: Discover literature and support a local business that serves as a cultural hub.
Create a Playlist of Music by Local Black Artists: Discover and share the musical talent of the Black community in your host country.
And remember to document your journey. Keep a journal, take photos/videos, create a blog of sorts documenting your experiences and reflections during your study abroad. We’d love to hear all about your experience!
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