Yaba TV Show Los Angeles

On February 14th, 2015 and June 20th, 2015 respectively, Dr. Okafor appeared as a featured expert on a television show Yaba TV Show on Channel 13 KCOP Los Angeles.

National Council for Black Studies Los Angeles

Dr. Okafor delivered a paper “The Igbo Philosophy of Life as a Foundational Impetus for Africana Studies at the 39th Annual Conference National Council for Black Studies Los Angeles CA Thursday March 12, 2015.

World Peace Summit Seoul, South Korea

On September 17-18, 2014, Dr. Okafor participated in the World Peace Summit tagged “The Summit for the World Alliance for Religions of Peace” in Seoul South Korea. Her paper was entitled” Women as Peacemakers: The African Example”

Igbo Day 2014

Dr. Okafor delivered a speech entitled “Divorce and Spousal Abuse in the Igbo Community in the US” to the Igbo Community of Southern California on Igbo Day 2014, Saturday May 31, 2014 at Our Community Hall, 801 East Carson Street Carson, California.

African Liberation Day 2014  

Dr. Okafor discussed “Critical Issues Confronting the Global African Family” during a commemoration event for African Liberation Day on Monday May 26, 2014 at the African American Cultural Center Los Angeles California.

The Boko Haram Menace in Nigeria and Women’s Rights Carson California

Dr. Okafor was the distinguished speaker at a social issue forum Bring Back our Peace Now event hosted by the Heavenly Culture, World Peace and Restoration of Light on Thursday May 22, 2014 at the Carson Event Center Carson California. She discussed the topic” The Boko Haram Menace in Nigeria and Women’s Rights”

Remembering Chinua Achebe

Dr. Okafor participated in a commentary and conversation about Nigeria’s foremost writer Chinua Achebe tagged “Remembering Chinua Achebe Engaging His Literature, Honoring His Life” on April 14, 2013 at the African American Cultural Center Los Angeles California.

History of Racism – CSU Fullerton

Dr. Okafor was a special guest at California State University Fullerton on Tuesday March 20, 2012. She spoke to students and faculty including Dr. Lezlee Hinesmon-Matthews History of Racism class. She also spoke at the Women’s Resource Center of the university on the same day.

Afrikan Restoration Project Long Beach California

Dr. Okafor spoke at the Afrikan Restoration Project/ Long Beach California on Thursday March 1, 2012.  Her paper was entitled, “Gender roles and Responsibilities in African Culture, an Inspiration for Gender Relations in Africa America.”

Black History Month 2010 CSU Long Beach California

Dr. Okafor participated in the CSULB Community, Black History Month II event at the Karl Anatol Center, California State University, Long Beach, March 9, 2010. Her paper was entitled, “African Women: Hopes and Challenges

Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles

Dr. Okafor participated in the Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles California activities marking Women’s History Month, March 14, 2008. She delivered an invited Lecture “Women in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.”

National Council for Black Studies Atlanta Georgia

Dr. Okafor travelled to Atlanta Georgia and presented a paper entitled “Literature, Arts and Ceremonies as Resources for Socialization in African Communities” at the 35th Annual Conference of the National Council for Black Studies March 7-11, 2012.

African Cultural Extravaganza CSU Long Beach California

Dr. Okafor delivered an invited lecture entitled “The Journey of an African Female Writer: Reflections on my Own Career” at the African Cultural Extravaganza, California State University, Long Beach November 21, 2017.

National Council for Black Studies Cincinnati, Ohio

Dr. Okafor was at the National Council of Black Studies Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2011. Her paper was entitled “The Igbo Philosophy of Life as an Example of African Social Foundation.”

Dilemmas for Democracy Conference Los Angeles

Dr. Okafor participated in the Dilemmas for Democracy Conference, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, March 2011. She presented a paper “Strengthening the Ties that Bind Africans and African Americans: Exploring Pathways to Mutual Political and Economic Empowerment.

Africana Studies Department Forum, CSU Long Beach California

Dr. Okafor participated in the Africana Studies Department Forum at the Karl Anatol Center, California State University, Long Beach, California, April 15, 2009. Her paper was entitled “African Union Vision: Balancing the Past with the Present.”

National Council of Black Studies Conference Atlanta Georgia

Dr. Okafor presented a paper “African Communal Philosophy as Impetus for Agency in Africana Communities at the National Council for Black Studies Conference Atlanta Georgia, March 2008.

African Student Council, University of Southern California

Dr. Okafor delivered an invited lecture on “The Challenges Facing the African Student in the U.S” to the African Student Council, University of Southern California, April 19. 2009.   

National Council for Black Studies Conference in San Diego California

Dr. Okafor was at the National Council for Black Studies Conference in San Diego, California, March 2007. Her paper was entitled “Deconstructing African Tradition Reconstructing African Womanhood: Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood.