Past Events



Dred Scott, Again?

A discussion on recent Supreme Court decisions and how they impact the legacy of Civil Rights
Ben Jealous, Judge Timothy K. Lewis, Cara McClellan, Kermit Roosevelt III
Apr 5, 2024 at -

Join us for “a discussion on recent Supreme Court decisions and how they impact the legacy of Civil Rights” with the event, “Dred Scott, Again?”. This will be a powerful discussion…



Special Lecture in African Studies with Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe

Reflecting on 30 Years of Freedom & Democracy
Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe
Apr 4, 2024 at -

Join us for a Special Lecture in African Studies featuring the former President of South Africa, Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe. He will be speaking on the topic: "Reflecting on 30 Years…



M. Nzadi Keita | Migration Letters: Poems

M. Nzadi Keita, Herman Beavers
Apr 2, 2024 at -

In conversation with Herman Beavers



Scholar For A Day 2024

Moses E Ochonu
Mar 29, 2024 (All Day)

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…



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…



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…