DAWN in the News

DAWN has been featured in a number of news and blog outlets over the years, showcasing the vision behind the organization and featuring its members along the way.  Below are some of our profile pieces! 

Ideas for Africa: Harnessing a Drive to Serve

After a very busy fall and winter 2011, DAWN was pleasantly surprised to be featured in this State Department and Allafrica.com five-part series highlighting diaspora social entrepreneurs and organizations focused on Africa.  

DAWN's Executive Director Semhar Araia was interviewed during the Africa Gathering DC event in Washington, D.C.  To learn more about DAWN, its vision and long term goals, read the full article here. 
Picture

DAWN in the Huffington Post

DAWN was featured in The Huffington Post in April 2011 as one of the profiles in a feature examining the growing presence of African immigrant communities in the Nation's Capital, Washington, DC.  For the full article, click here.

  

DAWN in Arise Magazine's
"Talkin' Bout an Evolution"

Picture

DAWN Executive Committee members, Founder and Executive Director Semhar Araia and Marketing Officer Tina Musoke, were featured in the February/March issue of Arise Magazine, the first global style and culture magazine dedicated to African achievement, culture, music, business and politics. 

The piece, "Talkin' Bout an Evolution", covered an in-depth discussion among next generation African diaspora leaders in Washington.  The debate explored the various roles and contributions of African diaspora as well as the vast expectations and hopes for Africa's own stability and growth. 

For the full article, click here.  Artice written by Koye Oyedeji and photographs taken by Jay Premack. 
Picture
DAWNers Tina Musoke (left) and Semhar Araia (center)


DAWN in The Root's 2009 Top 100 List


DAWN's founder, Ms. Semhar Araia, was named as one of The Root.com's finalists in The ROOT 100, a national list which recognizes emerging and established African-American leaders who are making extraordinary contributions. The Root chose its recipients on the basis of their leadership, creativity, service, and, excellence. 

Other individuals also on this year's list include: Cory Booker, Melody Barnes, Chimimanda Adichie, Ben Jealous, Cassandra Butts, Roland Fryer Jr., Jay-Z, Dambisa Moyo, and Tavis Smiley.

DAWN is honored to be associated with such an inspiring and stellar group of people.  We are extremely thankful to TheRoot.com for the recognition and support.
Picture
Picture


In September 2009, DAWN was featured on Politico.com, shortly after having hosted a DAWN Networking reception, as part of Fashion Night Out in Washington, DC. 


DAWN on Voice of America


On July 31, 2009, DAWN celebrated its second anniversary with a reception and dinner at the Africare House, in Washington, DC.

DAWNers and DAWNistas gathered to commemorate the organization's accomplishments as well as recognize some of its mentors who have helped the organization and its members along the way. 

The evening kicked off with an elegant reception, followed by an African-inspired dinner, DAWN memoir slideshow, welcoming remarks from the DAWN Executive Committee, and a keynote speech from our 2009 DAWN Mentor Guest of Honor, Ms. Jeannine B. Scott.