Africa Told By Us

01/22/2026

Exciting to officially announce that Africa Told By Us merchandise will be available at Next Chapter Bookstore & Gift Shop in Greensboro, NC starting February!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this organization as we continue to grow. Bring the family, stop by the store, and don’t forget to grab your ATBU book and shirt 📚👕

01/15/2026

Moments like this make it all worth it 🧡
Building young minds through culture and creativity with Africa Told By Us. Thanks for sending us these moments!

Grab your copy at africatoldbyus.com 📚🖍️

01/03/2026

Learning through Colors 📚🖍️🎨😀.

Get your Africa Told By Us Coloring Book at www.africatoldbyus.com

10/02/2025

Watch one of our campaign supporters, Joevan Palmer, answer the question: 'If someone handed you the stories of your ancestors, what would you hope it would tell you?'"

Who will be next to join Joevan as a supporter? Be 1 of 5,000 here : https://givebutter.com/africatoldbyus

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09/24/2025

Thank you Ouelessebougou Alliance for inviting us to your Malian Cultural Event. We enjoyed sharing our vision and mission with everyone who came out!

09/24/2025

We want to thank everyone in advance for joining our campaign to complete episode one of our new documentary series.

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09/11/2025

Explore Mali 🇲🇱: Art, Poetry & Photos That Speak to the Soul

We’re proud to share three powerful creations from the Africa Told By Us series, each one a tribute to the beauty, depth, and spirit of Mali 🇲🇱

Children’s Coloring Book: Mali Edition
A fun and educational look into Malian culture through themes of Family, Culture, and Native Animals. Made for all ages to connect, reflect, and learn about the richness of Mali.

ATBU Poetry Book + Journal
Fifteen poems and personal photos capturing three deeply personal journeys of reconnection with Mali. Written by Madou Elijah Diarrassouba, Reshena Burch, Lashanti Diarrassouba. This book explores identity, healing, and pride. It also includes space for you to reflect on your own roots.

Mali Photography Book
Over 100 pages of striking images from Bamako, Kolokani, Korofina, and more. A rare visual celebration of Malian life, culture, and community captured during the making of our docuseries.

All three books are available now. Visit www.africatoldbyus.com to order and experience Mali through our lens.

09/08/2025

Our official website is up and running!
Here you can see our upcoming projects, events, learn about the organization, and shop for exclusive ATBU merchandise.

Check out the new website at

Africa Told By Us is a cultural movement uniting Africans and African-Americans through storytelling, education, and shared experiences. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the continent and the Diaspora by creating spaces to learn, connect, and celebrate our common roots. By reclaiming our nar