Schedule of Events
Sunday April 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Fly The Flag
Baxter Hall, Paresky Center
Join us in Baxter Hall to proudly hang the flag of your home country—or any African nation you feel connected to—as we transform Paresky Center into a vibrant display of African pride for the week. Flags and zip ties will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm!
Monday April 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Africa's Economic Future: Progress, Policy, and Possibility
A PANEL DISCUSSION
Griffin Hall Rm 3
Join us for an insightful discussion of the state of economics in Africa with African Williams alumni at Harvard Business School and fellows from the Center for Development Economics (CDE)! The discussion will cover economic updates and progress in Africa, the economist's analysis of it, and projected futures, with time for our panelists to answer your questions.
FOOD FROM BLUE MANGO WILL BE PROVIDED!
Wednesday April 22, 2026 | 8:15 PM
WASO x ISA Game Night
Davis Center Multipurpose Room
Come have lots of fun learning and playing some cool African games you probably never even knew existed, all while enjoying a selection of delicious African snacks!
THURSDAY April 23, 2026 | All day
Alumna Spotlight: Melinda Kan-Dapaah
AN INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER
On this day, Melinda, a Ghanaian Williams class of 2020 alumna currently enrolled in an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, will share incredible insights into her life. Log onto instagram, ask her all the questions on your mind, and glean some really helpful pieces of advice!
Friday April 24, 2026 | Noon
Rep Your Flag Photoshoot
Paresky Lawn & Steps
Join us on Paresky Lawn for a vibrant pan-African photoshoot, where we’ll come together against a backdrop of flags, culture, and the rhythms of African music.
Wear your cultural pride (or your favorite fit) and rep your country’s flag! Dance, and may your tendons not snap!
Flags will be available, but feel free to bring yours!
Saturday April 25, 2026 | doors open at 6:30 PM
African Wedding
Currier Ballroom
Join us for the grand finale of Africa Heritage Week 2026 – step into a world of culture and romance at this year’s African Wedding!
This year's wedding ceremony is unlike anything you've seen before! On this Saturday, we delve deep into a peculiar West African marriage culture with drama and intrigue. Come dressed in your finest attire (formal or cultural wear encouraged!) and immerse yourself in an evening of love, community, and pan-African pride.
Will there be an extemporaneous fashion show? Come find out! 😉
RSVP Required!