Link And Lounge: Women's History Month Edition 1 | 2 | L | A | Au

Come and celebrate the launch of Link and Lounge Global. We were founded to create connection and build community with people all over the world. Launching in March, we choose to celebrate women for Women's History Month. Men are welcome to celebrate the women too. There will be networking games so be prepared for a fun night!

Thursday March 20 | 6:00 PM | 333 Lounge

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Honoring a Legacy: Celebrating Dr. Dorothy Irene Height 1 | 2 | L | A |

In celebration of Women's Herstory Month, NYU Steinhardt and the New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are proud to host our annual celebration of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. You are invited to this special event to honor the life of Height as a renowned activist and NYU alumna while we also recognize exceptional women in the NYU community who are carrying on her legacy through lives of service and advocacy.

Sunday March 23 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 4th Floor, The Kimmel Center

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Columbia Business School Elevate Conference​​​​​​​  1 | 2 | L | A | Au

The Columbia Business School Black Business Student Association’s Elevate Conference is a forum for executives, industry leaders, and innovators to share their career journeys and personal perspectives through thought provoking dialogue to inspire the next generation of business leaders. Throughout the event, we will be highlighting Black trailblazers and thought leaders who carved their own paths, and reimagined, reshaped, and revolutionized the business landscape.

March 28 - 29 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Columbia Business School

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Afrotech: THE MEETUP: NYC 1 | 2 | L | A | Au

Come connect with local Black innovators, creatives, and tech leaders shaping the future of the industry at The MEETUP by AfroTech this March. This NYC tech networking event offers the perfect opportunity to share ideas and explore the evolving Black tech landscape with professionals making waves in the Big Apple.

Monday March 31 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | DOM

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YOPE Startup Accelerator – Apply Now!​​​​​​​  1 | 2 | L | A | Au

Yope, launched by entrepreneur Michael Baum, aims to empower the next generation of innovators to create high-impact ventures. To date, Yope has graduated more than 600 founders and helped launch 140 new ventures tackling some of the world’s most challenging problems. This unique program offers more than just $100K in initial funding. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis, with the final submission deadline of March 31.

➡️ Apply here

​​​​​​​NYU AGSA Africa Panel Conference​​​​​​​ 1 | 2 | L | A | Au

The goal of this year’s conference is to create a platform for exploring the intersection of innovation, leadership, and sustainability within the African context. We will examine the  role of Africa in shaping a sustainable and equitable future by highlighting transformative efforts across various sectors. This includes reimagining Africa’s potential as a global powerhouse and addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through engaging keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions from leading innovators, young professionals, and networking opportunities, this conference will empower attendees to chart a course towards a future where sustainability serves as a force for inclusive growth and development in Africa. 

Saturday April 12 | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Sq S, NY

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Black/Hispanic Business Feature of the Week

Peace + RIOT Achuzia Maha-Sanchez saw a need in Bed-Stuy for a shop with home goods, gifts, and quirky novelties so she opened her shop in 2013 and is named after an alt-soul band she started together with her partner, with a curated selection of goods that perfectly reflect the fun, funky, and blissful namesake.