Center for African Studies

Come dance and skate with us this evening

This is going to be hot!

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Juneteenth: Historian Clint Smith on Reckoning with Legacy of U.S. Slavery We feature a special broadcast marking the Juneteenth federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021 interview with historian Clint Smith, originally....

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Yes! Another great program this week connoisseurs of African Studies, Cultures and Politics will likely not want to miss. Working on making this hybrid for out-of-town followers. Stay tune!

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A few photos from the spicy "Lunchtime with a Jeli" program on March 22 with classical African music/ Kora player Ballake Sissoko. Derek Gripper also showed up. It was a fine morning/afternoon. Thank you, Jason, Atoma, Lisa, Brian, Steve and to all those who came out to enjoy the morning. Very special thanks to Abdel Adjibade from EIU who served as our interpreter for the program.

Today, this morning, this afternoon!

Join us for this exquisite late morning, early afternoon program.

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Join us for this celebration of global African literatures. Good food, good company, good music! Special guest Ibrahim Ouedraogo and as if this is not enough, another special guest
Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure, Urbana Poet Laureate, and artist extraordinare.

Join us for this celebration of global African literatures. Good food and beverages, good company, good music! Special guest Ibrahim Ouedraogo.

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There is still time! Watch it on Netflix and join us for a provocative conversation. Thursday, Feb 15, 6:30 -8:00pm

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