The Pan-African Congress was a series of meetings and conferences held by leaders and activists from African descent around the world to address issues facing people of African descent. The first Pan-African Congress was organized by W.E.B. Du Bois and held in Paris in 1919. It brought together delegates from Africa, the Americas, and Europe to discuss strategies for achieving independence, civil rights, and equality for Black people globally.

Subsequent Pan-African Congresses were held in various locations over the years, with the most notable being the 5th Pan-African Congress held in Manchester, England in 1945. This Congress was attended by prominent figures such as Kwame Nkrumah, George Padmore, and Amy Ashwood Garvey, and played a significant role in shaping the agenda for decolonization and the struggle for African independence.

The Pan-African Congresses were instrumental in promoting unity and solidarity among people of African descent worldwide, advocating for self-determination, and combating racism and colonialism. The meetings helped lay the foundation for the Pan-African movement, which continues to be an important force in the fight for the rights and empowerment of Black people globally.