The African Diaspora in Europe

8 or 10 days

London and Paris with extension to Amsterdam

Program description: Designed to provide insight to the African diaspora, this program approaches the cultures, sites and rich histories of each European landmark city through the lens of the Black Experience. Through expert facilitated discussions and guided learning, topics such as change and continuity and historical significance will prompt new and engaging perspectives while inviting critical thinking about the evolution of these communities, their complex pasts, and vibrant presents.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Day 2: London

Meet your Field Director at the airport

See London through the lens of the Black experience in England on a guided sightseeing

Enjoy dinner in London

Day 3: London

🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit with a local youth organization

Visit the British Museum with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience

Add this in-depth excursion:

London Eye

Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist.

Day 4: London

Tour Brixton, an Afro-Caribbean cultural hub in London that embodies both change and continuity, with an expert local guide

Visit the Black Cultural Archives Heritage Center, an organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain

🔹 Guided learning: Participate in a Black History lecture to learn, reflect, and challenge perspectives

Day 5: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

See Paris through the lens of the Black experience in France on a walking tour led by your Field Director

Enjoy a night of jazz music, which began in Paris during the first World War

Day 6: Paris

Visit the Louvre with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience

🔹 Cultural engagement: Discover how diverse African communities express their identity within Paris with a visit to Little Africa, a vibrant neighborhood with African markets, cuisine, fashion, and more

Day 7: Paris

Enjoy dinner in Paris

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Paris on your own

Day 8: Depart for home

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Day 8: Paris • Amsterdam

Travel by train to Amsterdam, the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands

🔹 Guided learning: See Amsterdam through the lens of the Black experience in the Netherlands on an expert-led tour and boat cruise

Day 9: Amsterdam

Participate in a self-reflective workshop focused on social identity

🔹 Guided learning: Visit the Anne Frank House and reflect on themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights, to discrimination, and more

Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam

Day 10: Depart for home