WHAT'S INSIDE
- Webinars
- 40th Anniversary of the YL Program
- Weekly Focus
- Partner Events
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DIGITAL TRANSATLANTIC DIALOGUE |
To perpetuate more than two centuries of shared ideals and friendship; to build lasting, practical working ties; and to advance solutions to problems of shared concern. |
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You do not need a Zoom account to join. Registered guests will receive a link to join in the days leading up to the event. You can find the full list of descriptions and recordings of our webinars on our website.
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FRIENDS OF FIRST RESORT: TODAY'S TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONSHIP?
Public policy | Open to the public
Date: Wednesday, April 21 at 1:00 pm ET
Description: Our guest speakers will examine the current state of the transatlantic partnership.
Speaker: Scott Cullinane is the Executive Director of the US-Europe Alliance, a bipartisan non-profit organization founded in 2019 dedicated to mobilizing citizens of the United States to advocate for the enduring strategic and economic alliance between the US and Europe.
Moderator: Christian Loubeau is a Manager of International Operations and Business Continuity at the Ford Foundation for Social Justice & 2020 Young Leader.
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YOUNG LEADERS & THE ARTS
Young Leaders | Private event
Date: Tuesday, April 27 at 1:00 pm ET
Description: The French-American Foundation will host a Young Leaders Café next month to discuss the current state of the arts and culture sector, how careers in the arts have evolved, and the outlook for the arts in 2021.
Speakers: While this café will feature participants with background and expertise in the arts, Young Leaders and alumni from all sectors are encouraged to attend. More details will be announced shortly!
If you are a Young Leader or member of our alumni community, and you would like to participate in this event, please contact Katie DeMallie at kdemallie@frenchamerican.org.
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The Young Leaders Café series is exclusive to Young Leaders and alumni. Featuring a different topic of interest every one to two months, it is an informal online gathering for individuals from different class years to see each other on screen, share thoughts, and learn something new.
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40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM |
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Showcasing the many achievements of our Young Leaders & alumni throughout 2021 to mark the 40th anniversary of the program |
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Listen to a podcast from our 2020 Young Leader Christian Loubeau, Manager of International Operations and Business Continuity at the Ford Foundation and former US Diplomat.
Combatting Anti-Blackness as a Diplomat of Color
"As a diplomat of color, how did the murder of George Floyd inspire Christian Loubeau, former Security Council negotiator for the United States mission to the United Nations, to create change at USUN? And, how exactly do you conduct multilateral negotiation on behalf of the US?"
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Christian Loubeau is a Manager of International Operations and Business Continuity at the Ford Foundation for Social Justice. Previously, he was a US Diplomat at the Office of Mexican Affairs.
He also served at the US Mission to the United Nations as negotiator and advisor on women’s participation in peace negotiations, UN peacekeeping, and African Union issues. He negotiated United Nations Security Council resolution 2493, working closely with French diplomats, to protect women from gender-based violence and support their full, meaningful, and equal participation in peace talks around the world. Building coalitions, including with the United Kingdom and Germany, to advance shared goals, and working with Chinese diplomats on sensitive political issues marked his tenure at the UN. He also helped establish the first Diversity and Inclusion Council at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Previously, he was Ambassador Nikki Haley’s Special Assistant at the UN. Read more.
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Vaccination campaign across the United States |
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"A clinical trial found no symptomatic infections among vaccinated children ages 12 to 15, the companies said, and there were no serious side effects. The data have not yet been reviewed by independent experts. (...)"
"Universal eligibility for those 16 and up will go into effect on April 6, and those over 30 will be able to schedule appointments as soon as Tuesday. (...)"
"All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to all adults by May 1, and the day arrives today for residents of Indiana and South Carolina. (...)"
"As more people get vaccinated and travel ticks upward, some are raising questions about how to prove inoculation, including so-called vaccine passports. As more people get vaccinated against the coronavirus, travel and other activities are expected to rebound, raising questions about how to prove inoculation and so-called "vaccine passports." (...)"
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French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)
Virtual Talk & Tour
Le Paris Noir: The Pioneers of the Left Bank
With Kévi Donat
Thursday, Apr 8 at 12:30 pm ET
Online • In English
FIAF Member: Free • Non-Member: $10
Members of the French-American Foundation will receive a $5 discount with code AVRIL.
The Left Bank, Paris's engine of artistic innovation and political debate, has also been central to the Black experience in the City of Light. Kévi Donat of Le Paris Noir leads a tour exploring Black History across two centuries within a few blocks of this influential neighborhood.
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