Nit Mbokkam : Rooted in Strength, Powering Blvck Migrant Voices

On December 14th, 2024, we will host our fourth annual fundraising dinner to celebrate, underscore, and strengthen the voices of all Blvck migrants in the U.S. Stand in community and power with us as we fuel the fire Blvck migrants lit to ensure it never dims. 

Their voices move mountains and deserve to be celebrated. We will fellowship with lay leaders, community advocates, local representatives, friends, and family. 

Dress code:  Dress to impress. Show up and show out!

Fundraising: Arrive prepared to celebrate with us and raise funds to provide ABISA with a permanent home in Detroit. Come with a heavy pocket or loaded card, haha!

Expectations: Dine, fellowship, fundraise, celebrate 2024 awardees, première our movie, then join us for a cultural after-glow at the Detroit Peoples Food Coop and experience a cultural immersion party with live drumming!

NIT MBOKKAM AWARDEES

Sarah Peslar: The TrencheX Award honors exceptional volunteer contributions to community service within ABISA.

Shaffwan Ahmed: The Akoma Ntoso Award honors an individual who fosters community understanding and harmony, linking our hearts.

Lamin Tamba: The Faasarlah Award honors leaders who compassionately look out for their community and have their back.

Shaun Smith & Modou Fall: The Special Recognition Award is given to an individual or organization that has significantly improved the condition of our community members.

Dr Seydi Sarr: The NIT MBOKKAM Award honors a person's deep commitment & investment to the liberation of their people.

Honorable Mentions: Hawlaane Sarr-Robbins Abdoulaye Diop Djibril Diouf

Certificate of Appreciation: General Baker Institute

We hope to see you soon as we close up for the year!

Also, Please RSVP to secure your spot. You can still support the event by buying a ticket if you can't.

Giving Thanks: _JokanJal | Medaase | Jerejef | Abarakah| Merci | Gracias | Sosongo | አመሰግናለሁ | Thank you!_ 

From our family to yours: the ABISA Team (dr. Seydi, Fanta, Adja, Kate, Uyai, Aliou, Ledeana, Weickaane, Amy-Andrea, Djibril, Saidou, Zekeria, Sarah, Betty)