Fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Monday, April 13, 2026

7:30 pm Geneva Time (CET)

The side event will be held in English but open to all languages

IN-PERSON LOCATION: The Palmarin
Rue de Bâle 14, 1201 Genève, Switzerland


The ICSWG Youth Sub-Committee welcomes youth to join us for dinner prior to the launch of the PFPAD forum. It is a chance to connect with fellow leaders of African descent and stay updated on youth forum engagement. This side event is tailored for individuals aged 35 and under.

This event is not sponsored. Attendees will be responsible for their own food and beverages.


This is limited seating, RSVP at the following link: https://luma.com/fhnpq1i0


Contact:
Qadira Muhammad and Jadayah Spencer, [email protected]

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM PT  |  3:00 PM ET  |  9:00 PM CEST
Time Zone
Pacific Time (PT) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Format
Virtual (Zoom)

Duration: 60 minutes

Language(s)
English — with AI-generated translated captions in Spanish, French, and Portuguese

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION(S)

Lead Organization: Reparative Genealogy

In Collaboration With: Just Like Me World (Digital Storytelling Initiative)


LEAD ORGANIZER: Kellie Farrish - [email protected] 

DESCRIPTION OF THE SIDE EVENT
This session introduces reparative genealogy as critical infrastructure for advancing reparations, cultural restitution, and municipal redress. Drawing on case studies including the descendants of David Drake (“Dave the Potter”), the Ebony Beach Club in Santa Monica, and community-based reparative justice initiatives, the discussion demonstrates how genealogical research identifies rightful stakeholders, supports legal and policy frameworks, and informs asset return. The session further explores how narrative platforms translate lineage into public memory and advocacy. By connecting archival research, municipal engagement, and cultural property claims, this model offers scalable pathways for restoring stolen legacies to descendant communities globally.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Kellie Farrish
 Founder and Lead Architect — Reparative Genealogy

Yaba Baker
 Founder — Just Like Me World (Digital Storytelling Platform) & DescendantsofDave.org, LLC

SESSION AGENDA & FORMAT

0–10 min: Reparative Genealogy Framework — Kellie Farrish
10–25 min: Storytelling & Narrative Power as Advocacy — Yaba Baker
25–45 min: Case Studies: Ebony Beach Club, Reparation Generation, Descendants of Dave
45–60 min: Open Audience Q&A

LOCATION & REGISTRATION

Format: Virtual — Zoom Webinar
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KPhKF_6WQ82vtRSYiwxgaA
Zoom connection link will be distributed to registered participants prior to the event


FURTHER INFORMATION & WEB LINKS (OPTIONAL)
• Reparative Genealogy — Lead Organizer Website https://www.reparativegenealogy.com
• Just Like Me World — Digital Storytelling Partner https://www.youtube.com/c/JustLikeMeTV
• DescendantsofDave.org — Descendant Community Hub descendantsofdave.org

ALIGNMENT WITH 5TH SESSION THEMES
This side event directly supports the following Forum discussion themes:

✔  Reparatory justice and cultural heritage: museums and restitution
✔  25 years after the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action: Strengthening global solidarity with people of African descent
  ✔  The Permanent Forum at five: Mandate, Achievements and Opportunities