The Drammeh Institute

03/16/2026

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Happy Global African Women's Day. Here's a look back at the Global African Women of Distinction honorees from 2020 to 2025, highlighting key recipients and their contributions across fields of social justice, technology, sustainability, the arts and education.

A look back at the Global African Women of Distinction honorees from 2020 to 2025, highlighting key recipients and their contributions across fields of socia...

01/15/2026

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05/17/2025

We Mourn the Loss of a Valued Board Member
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It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of SisterQueen Deborah Caroline Nelson, a courageous and dedicated member of our board. Her unwavering commitment to our Pan African mission and tireless advocacy were a source of strength and inspiration to us all. SisterQueen Deborah played an instrumental role in supporting our goals and advancing our work. She will be profoundly missed, both for her leadership and for the compassion she brought to everything she did. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

04/01/2024

The Drammeh Institute honors brother Gil Scott-Heron on the anniversary of his birthday with outtakes from a brilliant exhibition held in 2018 at the Drammeh Center, showing the works of artist, curator and producer, Stacy Ann Ellis who was inspired by the icon Gil Scott Heron as a young woman. In addition, Harmonica Music reflects on his own experiences working with Gil Scott Heron as his band mate.

Outtakes from a brilliant exhibition held in 2018 at the Drammeh Center, showing the works of artist, curator and producer, Stacy Ann Ellis who was inspired ...

04/01/2024

The Drammeh Institute honors brother Gil Scott-Heron on the anniversary of his birthday with clips of an exhibition done in his honor, featuring the works of Stacey Ann Ellis at the Drammeh Center in 2018. Ms. Ellis first heard Gil when she was a budding artist and college student. Still a teen, little did she know that his music would impact her life and become more meaningful to her at strategic moments. She says: “His music helped me to become a fully grown Black woman."

Exhibition featuring the works of Stacey Ann Ellis at the Drammeh Center in 2018. Ms. Ellis first heard Gil when she was a budding artist and college studen...

03/10/2024

03/09/2024

Get ready for an exciting day!

07/04/2022

On Saturday, June 25th, The Drammeh Institute celebrated our 30th anniversary in no better way than with our friends, partners, and supporters. This day was also an opportunity for us to honor those thought-changers of distinction who have paved revolutionary roads in the area of culture, art, and politics.
Alfred J. Santana, the multi-media artist and film veteran, and The December 12th Movement, the Pan African human rights group were recognized for the importance of their work, which allowed the Institute to document major accountings for the new millennium.

It was a lovely sunny afternoon with a clear view of NYC's skyline. The program commenced with Libation by our 1st Vice President, a Sacred Sister member, Deborah C. Nelson, followed by the phenomenal Saxophonist, Flautist, Composer, Arranger and Educator - T.K. Blue with Greg Murphy, and finished off with Award-winning Performance/Recording artist, Self-empowerment Speaker and Educator, Gha'il Rhodes Benjamin with Carlton Abrams. ASÈ

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09/22/2021

Dr. Barryl Biekman's Opening Keynote statement this morning was outstanding. Watch General Assembly: High-level meeting to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (CLOSING PLENARY, 8th plenary meeting, 76th session) 6:00 p.m. EST

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), the General Assembly is holding a high-level meeting, at the level of Heads of States and Governments, on the theme "Reparations, racial justice and equality for people of African desce...