Past Events




African Narratives Film Series

Mar 28, 2024 at -

The Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies and The Center for Africana Studies are pleased to present African Narratives, a new film series that showcases global African cinema. The series will…



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 -

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…



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 -

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…



Artist in Residence: Camille A. Brown

Camille A Brown
Mar 16, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 at -

Prolific Black choreographer, Camille A. Brown, will give a masterclass and a dance instruction for this year's Artist in Residence event. This event will span over two days, April 16th and 17th, exact details…



The Life and Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois Conversation

Rita Coburn, Ben Jealous
Mar 13, 2024 at -

Please join Penn Social Policy & Practice for a conversation between…



Black Patience: Theatre, Civil Rights, and the Long Wait for Freedom

Book Talk
Julius Fleming Jr.
Mar 12, 2024 at -

Join us for a talk by award-winning author Julius Fleming Jr. on the topic of "Black Patience: Theatre, Civil Rights, and the Long Wait for Freedom". Register now to attend this…



The Life and Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois Discussion

Rita Coburn
Mar 11, 2024 at -

Join Penn Social Policy & Practice for a discussion with Peabody and Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Director, and Producer, Rita Coburn, about her latest documentary project - The…



The Use of Flowers: Nature Poetry, Abolitionist Design, and the Ongoing Adventure of Black Environmental Thought

Dr. Joshua Bennett
Feb 29, 2024 at -

Explore “The Use of Flowers: Nature Poetry, Abolitionist Design, and the Ongoing Adventure of Black Environmental Thought” with award-winning author Dr. Joshua Bennett. This poetic…



The First Amendment: New York Times v. Sullivan

Annenberg Classroom Webinar
Mary Frances Berry, Kermit Roosevelt
Feb 29, 2024 at -

Join us in exploring NY Times v. Sullivan on the 60th anniversary of this landmark freedom-of-the-press Supreme Court case and discover its importance to the Civil Rights Movement…



When Sunday Comes: Gospel Music in The Soul and Hip Hop Eras

African-American Lecture Series
Claudrena Harold
Feb 28, 2024 at -

Trace the path of gospel music during the proliferation of both Soul and Hip Hop as relayed by Professor Claudrena N. Harold, Professor of History at the University of Virginia, in…