Africana Studies

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Programs on Africa

The Programs on Africa at the Center for Africana Studies provides members of the University of Pennsylvania, local, national, and international communities with information on faculty, researchers, activities, and programming on historical and contemporary Africa.

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Summer Institute for Pre-First Years

This intensive one-week course of study is taught by standing Penn faculty and exposes students to major intellectual and cultural themes and currents in 19th, 20th, and 21st century African and African Diaspora studies.

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Watch the 23rd Annual MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award!

Prof. Dorothy Roberts presented her lecture “Are Civil Rights Enough?”, had a riveting conversation with Prof. Marcia Chatelain, and was recognized for her prestigious research and activism.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events



Africana Studies 11th Annual Graduate Student Colloquium

Black Queer Placemaking: Methods, Histories, Diasporas
Paul Joseph López Oro, Ph.D., Chrystel Oloukoï, J.T. Roane, Ph.D.
Mar 21, 2024 at - | Max Kade Center, Room 329-A
3401 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Department of Africana Studies invites you to our 11th Annual Graduate Student Colloquium, "Black Queer Placemaking: Methods, Histories, Diasporas”. For reasons of space, we encourage community members not…



The 3rd Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies

Navigating the Future: Democracy, Progressive Politics and Inclusive Development in Africa - The Sierra Leone Experience
His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone.
Mar 25, 2024 at - | Perry World House
3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join us for The 3rd Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies featuring His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone. Register now for this event on March 25, 2024, at 5:30pm, at Perry World…



Scholar For A Day 2024

Moses E Ochonu
Mar 29, 2024 (All Day) | Max Kade Center, Room 329-A
3401 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Scholar for a Day is a day-long seminar, organized by Penn graduate students of all disciplines, designed to provide students and faculty with exposure to a leading scholar in African Studies. The event allows…