Howard University launches Colombian initiative to strengthen African Diaspora ties
HBCUs are increasing outreach to other countries of the African Diaspora. On March 26th, Howard University launched HU/COL Avanza with the country of Colombia. Five years in the making, this will be a reciprocal effort to form networks and boost both HBCU and Colombian students economically and culturally. “In 2018, I traveled to Colombia to gain a better understanding of the education and community landscape, and was impressed by the students and peoples I met,” said Howard University president Wayne A.I. Frederick. “The HU/COL Avanza initiative will seek to create opportunities in an interdisciplinary way. Howard will be working with