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Because of NABEA – Raven Witherspoon

Because of NABEA – Raven Witherspoon

When I joined NABEA less than two years ago, I was a senior in undergrad with only a strong interest in nuclear policy and a bit of Mandarin—though no direct experience in China—under my belt. I couldn’t anticipate then, where

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Program Spotlight: Chinese Language Group

Program Spotlight: Chinese Language Group

“We created the CLG to provide a space where these Black China professionals could both maintain and improve their Chinese”

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Why I Joined NABEA – Brandy Darling

Why I Joined NABEA – Brandy Darling

The Black girl that speaks Chinese. That was the way people identified me in my small, predominantly-white college in Connecticut. At first, it really bothered me because what did race have to do with my intellectual ability? Nothing. Little did

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Why I Joined NABEA – Obio Ntia

Why I Joined NABEA – Obio Ntia

All views expressed are Obio’s and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of State. My introduction to formal Mandarin language learning was during my first days as a college freshman in 2000.  My Chinese professor founded the

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Why I Joined NABEA – Shahn Savino

Why I Joined NABEA – Shahn Savino

I never wanted to learn Mandarin. It was my school’s first year offering the language and I had no interest in it. As a proud Haitian-American, I wanted to learn French. It would help me with Creole and I could

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The National Association for Black Engagement with Asia

NABEA connects Black Asia specialists in both the public and private sectors and seeks to increase the representation of Black Americans engaging with Asia. Through our programming, we work towards building a mutually beneficial economic, political, social and cultural relationship between Black America and the Indo-Pacific.

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  • Why I Joined NABEA – Payge Jennings
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