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Community event · November 12, 2026

In loving memory of

Javits Frimpong

A space for reflection and community

When
Thursday, November 12 · 6:30 to 8:30 PM ET
Where
Virtual, on Zoom

Register to joinFree. You will receive the Zoom link after you register.

This is not a space for diaspora wars.

This is a space for unity.

Our purpose

NoirUnited International is convening a community healing space in memory of Javits Frimpong.

African diaspora youth, immigrant families and community members will gather to mourn and reflect on bullying, harassment, discrimination and the experience of navigating life in the United States.

Mental health professionals will facilitate a supportive conversation that centers listening, community unity and practical ways to protect young people.

This is a community forum, not group therapy.

One diaspora

We come together as one community. This evening is for unity, understanding and solidarity across the African diaspora, and for the shared work of keeping our young people safe.

  • Unity, understanding and solidarity across diaspora communities
  • Protecting young people from bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools
  • Supporting Javits’s family and immigrant communities more broadly
  • Advice, concrete action steps and initiatives community members can support

Community guidelines

This evening is for unity, understanding and solidarity across the African diaspora. This means no diaspora war discourse will be tolerated.

  1. Remain respectful of other people’s perspectivesNo interrupting others.
  2. Use “I” statementsShare how things look and feel from your perspective.
  3. No trauma detailsAlthough experiences of trauma are common, please refrain from discussing details of trauma, because this space is not meant to serve as an alternative or substitute for therapy.
  4. Respect each other’s privacyRefrain from sharing other people’s details from this space. You can offer lessons learned.

At the start of the evening we will ask the community if there are additional guidelines we would like to add to the space.

Run of show

Proposed program · times in ET
  1. 6:30 to 7:00Welcome and remembranceBrief partner remarks and community guidelines
  2. 7:00 to 7:45Facilitated dialogueGrief, bullying, immigrant experiences and belonging
  3. 7:45 to 8:00Community solutionsPrevention, education and shared priorities
  4. 8:00 to 8:20Optional advocacyA verified, participant-led action
  5. 8:20 to 8:30Resources and reflectionSupport resources, next steps and closing reflection

Download the run of show (PDF)

Featured speakers

  • Shaffiou AssoumanouStrategic Relationships Director, AfricaNew York City Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
  • Salim DrammehAfrican LiaisonNew York City Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement
  • Kasir RasulFounder & President, AllStreet Global Entertainment LLCCommunity advocate, The Community Solutions Project Inc.
  • Reynolds BoadiDirector of Outreach and Civic EngagementGhana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective
  • Stephanie ArthurFounding Council Member & Chief Development OfficerGhana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective
  • Nils KinuaniFederal Policy ManagerAfrican Communities Together

Participating organizations

  • NYC Mayor’s Office for International AffairsGovernment Partner
  • African Communities Together (ACT)Community Partner
  • Community Solutions ProjectCommunity Partner
  • Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC)Community Partner
  • Mercer University African Student AssociationStudent Partner
  • Middle Georgia State University African Student AssociationStudent Partner

Additional speakers and mental health facilitators are being finalized.

Join us

Come to listen, to remember and to stand together.

Register to join

If you or someone you know needs support right now, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, at any hour.