The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders concluded this week in a whirlwind of Summit activity in Washington, D.C. following six weeks of intensive academic coursework, leadership… more
John Jones is a proud Texan, military veteran, and father, but not just any ordinary dad. In addition to his biological children, John has hosted 47 more sons and daughters – from countries across the world,… more
Since 1978, the United States has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. The month provides an opportunity to publicly recognize the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans that… more
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel home and share my new career as a diplomat with a group of Korean American high school students, who much like me at their age knew little about the U.S. Foreign… more
Success in teaching English depends a great deal on our ability to tap into advances in learning and technology. As we recently marked English Language Day, an opportunity to understand English’s importance as… more
There are numerous challenges to maintaining professional outlets to stay connected to one’s career, skill set, and passions as an “Eligible Family Member” of a Foreign Service Officer. For me, discovering the… more
On April 14 we celebrate Pan American Day, and April 9-15 we mark Pan American Week, both established to recognize the unity and strong bonds across the Western Hemisphere. more
Each year on April 6 th people around the globe come together to celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. As Nelson Mandela so insightfully stated, "sport has the… more
This week, millions of people around the world celebrated Nowruz, an ancient tradition that marks the beginning of spring and a new year. Communities of Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish, South Asian, and Central Asian… more
