Academic and cultural ambassador
Asad el Malik, Ph.D.
Building bridges between HBCUs and South Africa through immersive study abroad programs, cultural exchange, and diaspora storytelling.
HBCU study abroad
African Summer for Academic Development
The African Summer for Academic Development is an immersive academic residency developed in strategic partnership with the University of Witwatersrand, bringing HBCU students to Johannesburg for rigorous coursework, cultural engagement, and community-based learning. Asad has also proudly served the National Association of Black Social Workers for the past three years, having designed their international professional development program. His work has connected him with distinguished institutions including North Carolina A&T, Howard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Morgan State University, Coppin State University, North Carolina Central University, Tuskegee University, and more.
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Diaspora travel
Diaspora Travel Experiences
Guided journeys across the African world exploring identity, culture, and connection — built for travelers seeking more than a typical trip.
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What partners and participants say
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Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of the journey was witnessing our students grow intellectually and personally… For many, this experience was truly transformational, offering lessons and perspectives that cannot be replicated in a classroom.
Dr. Yolanda Stone
North Carolina A&T
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Participants noted significant academic growth, particularly in grasping how South Africa addresses community welfare and social services.
Dr. Rhonda Wells-Wilbon
Morgan State University
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The most impactful thing for me was the debunking of African myths in America. It was important to see this entire continent and country of Black excellence.
Ahmad Blair
Student participant
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Being here, Ubuntu meant that I was welcome, that we are all one.
Arielle Patterson
Student participant