Washington, D.C. | Howard University | October 8, 2025

Partners & Collaborators:

• Mili Mila LLC

• Manuel Da Luz Gonçalves (Author)

• Howard University, Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center

• Committee for the 50th Anniversary of Cabo Verde’s Independence

Overview:
GatherPoint is honored to partner with Howard University, Committee for the 50th Anniversary of Cabo Verde’s Independence, and Mili Mila LLC to present the University Book Tour celebrating the Cape Verdean Dictionary by Manuel Da Luz Gonçalves. This stop on the national campus tour engages students, faculty, and community members in an interactive dialogue on Cabo Verde’s history, independence, and global connections.

Hosted at Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, the event will feature a moderated conversation with the author, a student Q&A, and a book signing. The program highlights the intersection of scholarship, cultural identity, and diplomacy—inviting the next generation of leaders into the conversation.

The tour exemplifies GatherPoint’s strength in creating impactful, mission-driven programs that merge storytelling with community engagement.

GatherPoint’s Role:

• Curated the university book tour in partnership with national and academic institutions

• Coordinated program design, campus partnerships, and student engagement opportunities

• Designed and delivered branded tour materials, including promotional flyers, social media graphics, and event collateral

Highlights:

• Exclusive author talk and moderated discussion

• Student and faculty Q&A session

• Book signing and networking reception

• Strengthening university partnerships while amplifying cultural storytelling

Impact:
The University Book Tour fosters cross-cultural dialogue, amplifies Cabo Verde’s global story, and empowers students to connect academic learning with lived heritage. By bridging diplomacy, scholarship, and culture, the tour inspires meaningful conversations that endure beyond the campus event.

Website/Social Media:
Website: http://mili-mila.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/milimila_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milimilacv/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milimila_/