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



COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion with Dr. Kelly Harris

Presented by the Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library
Kelly Harris
Aug 7, 2024 at - | Heim Center Rooms 131/132
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Join us as we observe Black August, a month dedicated to acknowledging and honoring Black political prisoners and the ongoing resistance to oppression. In recognition of Black August, we will delve into the historic…



Events at a Glance

2024
Sep 17, 2024 - Nov 19, 2024 (All Day)