What follows is part of a short chronological series on African and African American History. The educational system in the United States does not always offer a balanced history of Africa which is ...

Two interlinked but unfinished revolutions – one intellectual and one overtly political – have been playing a central role in Africa and the diaspora. Together they will help shape the trajectory of ...

The Program in African Studies provides a systematic introduction to the complex historical, political and social issues of the African continent. Its major and minor are structured to give students ...

Zeinab Badawi, the Sudanese-born doyenne of British broadcasting and president of London University’s School of African and Oriental Studies, elegantly sips tea while I opt for a number of strong ...

Since the days of forced removal from the motherland, displaced Africans have questioned the possibility of returning to Africa. Many independent and conjoining movements explored the idea throughout ...

Relying on constructive input from six other educators across the country, I drafted and refined a thinking routine that I ...

pt. 1. The time of awakening -- Africa and the origin of humanity -- pt. 2. The age of literacy -- Africa and the beginning of civilization -- The rise of Kemet/Egypt -- The elements of early African ...

LUANDA, Angola ‒ The Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley left Angola earlier this month more inspired than ever to preserve African American history. The visit, she said, standing near this African city's ...

South African soldiers line the street leading to Cape Town’s city hall where South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his annual state of the union address, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Credit: ...