The people of the African Diaspora are not one-dimensional. They are American, South African, Nigerian, Brazilian, British, Jamaican, Ghanaian and more. They speak multiple languages, create a diversity of art, participate in politics, and can reflect both the good and the bad of humanity. Stories such as Calypso Rose: Lioness of the Jungle and Fighting Spirit demonstrate how through art or sport people can challenge stereotypes or overcome adversity. Films like We Will Not Die Like Dogs or An African Election provide us with a window into how one culture responds to a medical crisis or an election cycle. In every instance, AfroPoP programs seek not only to expand America’s worldview of contemporary African life, art and culture, but also, in some cases, to question what’s been presented.

That’s why we welcome the rescheduling of tonight’s broadcast of “Stolen” (February, 26 WORLD Channel). This highly contested film documents two filmmakers and their accidental discovery of people who claim they claim are enslaved in Polisario-run refugee camps in the Western Sahara. The film raises serious issues about possible human rights violations and has stirred international controversy since its release. In light of this, the WORLD Channel with the support of NBPC, will produce a follow up special that will further explore the issues addressed in this film. Additionally, NBPC will hold an online chat session on the day of the broadcast to share more information about the region of Northern West Africa in which the story unfolds. We invite you to join us as we seek to educate ourselves about issues that affect our diaspora community.