In this episode, I speak with Reuben Ndjerareou—a community leader, educator, and the visionary behind Speak African Series. He is also the host of The Think African Talks (TATT TALKS). Reuben shares his powerful, cross-continental journey: born in Chad, raised in the U.S. from ages 4 to 12, then sent back to Chad when assimilation became difficult. He later returned to the U.S. for high school and college, secured Optional Practical Training (OPT), but the company he worked for collapsed, cutting his plans short.

Reuben returned to Chad, eventually pursued a master’s degree in the U.S., and has since worked in Chad, Zambia, and the United States. He also lived as a refugee in Cameroon—an experience that shaped his worldview.

We discuss the importance of African think tanks, the struggles of international students, and Reuben’s commitment to shifting African narratives through storytelling and dialogue. Catch him every Thursday at 8 PM EST on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook for TATT TALKS.

Links mentioned :

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwanda/

Aseshi University :

https://g.co/kgs/kg3W9NZ

uwec.edu

bemidjistate.edu

Some of the few other schools that offer In State Tuition in the US :

Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M University-College Station, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Arlington, and University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, Minot State University,Dickinson State University, and Northern State University also offer this benefit.