Past Events
African Studies OSGA 20th Anniversary Alumni Event
Wale Adebanwi, Jonny Steinberg
Former African Studies Chair and ASC Director Professor Wale Adebanwi (University of Pennsylvania) is returning to Oxford to speak about his latest book, …
Malcolm X at 100
A Discussion
Errol Henderson, John King, Stanley Branche Jr
Explore Malcolm X's profound influence and lasting legacy in celebration of his 100th birthday (May 19th). Join us for a discussion with Errol Henderson, author of The Revolution will not be Theorized:…
50 Years of African History at Penn: A conference in honor of the retirement of Lee Cassanelli
Professor Lee Cassanelli is retiring from the University of Pennsylvania this Spring after a half century of service. To celebrate his dedication to his students—both graduate and undergraduate—and to his academic…
Living the Hard Promise | Challenges to Higher Education: Faculty Perspectives on Our Shifting Landscape
Daniel Hopkins, Douglas Jerolmack, Tukufu Zuberi, Jeffrey Kallberg
Join us for a timely discussion of the impacts of recent federal actions across higher education and here at Penn. Faculty panelists Daniel Hopkins, Douglas Jerolmack, and Tukufu Zuberi will join Interim Dean Jeffrey…
Toward Home: Toni Morrison and the Adventure of the 21st Century
Student & Community Member Led
Jaimee Martin, Qamar Coleman, Bernita Mapp
"Toward Home", named in honor of Toni Morrison's 10th novel, will bring together West Philadelphia community members, students, and Penn's Africana studies department to discuss themes from Morrison's…
Kwibuka 31
The 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Join the Center for Africana Studies and the Society for African Internationals at Penn (SAIP) for the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:15pm meet…
Race & Sports 2025
N. Jeremi Duru
The Race and Sports event returns in 2025 thanks to a partnership between the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, the Center for Africana Studies, and the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (…
African Languages & Culture Day 2025
Come and experience the beauty and hospitality of African cultures through songs, skits, dance, poems and delicious cuisine!
In the Skin of a Lion
K. Anthony Jones
We welcome you to listen to K. Anthony Jones, Ph.D. Candidate at…
Artist In Residence: Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D.
Introducing the Power of Africanized Dance/Movement Therapy in Community
Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D.
Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D. is an inspiring teacher, researcher, psychotherapist, author, and artist driven by an innovative pioneering spirit. With her deep understanding of Western-oriented…