As the curtain closes on the first International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024), the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the rights, freedoms, and dignity of people of African descent worldwide. At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where I had the honor of being recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent, the UN proclaimed the Second International Decade for People of African Descent, set to commence in 2025.