The Institute of African Studies is dedicated to building a strong, vibrant community of scholars, teachers and students of Africa and the African diaspora.
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Joined October 2023
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The Institute of African Studies is pleased to invite you to a book talk by Dr. Alex Fyfe, University of Georgia, entitled "Writing the Noncolonial Self”.
Dr Alex Fyfe is assistant professor of comparative literature and African studies at the University of Georgia.
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What does Black sovereignty look like through the lens of Liberian history?
Join us as Dr. C. Patrick Burrowes shares insights from decades of scholarship in:
“Liberia and the Lineaments of Black Sovereignty.”
March 26 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Anthropology 206
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The IAS is pleased to host Dr. Jola Ajibade, Emory University for our next in-person seminar on Friday, March 6th.
Join us!
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3 Weekends Left! Register today in MyASA and prepare to submit before March 15: africanstudies.org/annual-me…
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The Library of Africa and the African Diaspora announces 9 writers for its 2026 Black Atlantic Residency in Accra! From over 300 applicants, the final cohort of poets, scholars, and activists will question "What is Africa to the world?" 🌍🔬 @loatad_org
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Attending @ASANewsOnline 2025 Annual Meeting in Atlanta? Keep an eye out for AEH Editor and 2023 ASA Best Book Prize winner Mariana Candido @CandidoMarianaP Inquire about submitting the work you'll be presenting to AEH and organising special issues with us!
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ASA is currently accepting proposals from experience and professional meeting logistics teams. The RFP will close November 15. Please find more details here: africanstudies.org/news/asa-…
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Our editors Dr. Mariana Candido and Dr. George Bob-Milliar are at #ASAA2025 in Praia🇨🇻Look out for them and talk to them about getting your work published for AEH, organizing special editions, and other work in African Economic History! Enjoy the conference too.
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Please join us in welcoming the three newly elected members of WARA's Board of Directors!
We’re honored to have them join our Board and look forward to their contributions in advancing WARA’s vision and impact.
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Ashley hosts Valerie Grim on the podcast to discuss Grim's work on rural studies, African American life, and the meaning of Black Studies for writing history. Fantastic conversation, listen in here or at your preferred stream:
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The Center for African Studies has awarded $190,000 in summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships to a record 20 undergraduate students to study African languages and cultures in four countries in Summer 2025... read more... cfas.howard.edu/articles/cen…
#HowardAfrica
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Dr. Sam Cherribi was named this year's recipient of Emory University's George P. Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring! Cherribi has spent over two decades at Emory fostering civil discourse, global engagement, and student success. links.emory.edu/1cd
ALT Portrait of teaching professor Sam Cherribi
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Join us for an International Conference in Celebration of Professor Paul Tiyambe Zeleza’s 70th Birthday at Howard University, May 21-22, 2025, with a Reception on Thursday the 22nd.
cfas.howard.edu/conference-z…
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Calling African researchers in the humanities and social sciences! We are accepting applications for our CAS Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025-26 until 30 May 2025.
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Join the Africa-China Initiative for the annual Spring Symposium THIS FRIDAY, April 25! This year, members of the ACI’s Research Working Group present their research examining China in Africa’s digital transformation. Reception to follow.
bit.ly/ACISS2025
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This is a HYBRID event in conversation with Musawenkosi Cabe, Dr Kholeka Shange @WitsUniversity and Prof Isaac Ndlovu @UPTuks RSVP and further information: Prof G Qambela @go2uj @uMgqwashu
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🚨🚨Scintillating news! "The Wretched of the Earth" isiZulu translation (Izimpabanga Zomhlaba) will be the topic of discussion with the author Prof Makhosazana Xaba at the next @afrikanstudies @go2uj Anthro roundtable on 14 April (Next Monday) 13:00 to 15:00 SAST (scan QR codes)
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Looking back at our last Emory U.S. Passport Day as we prepare for our next one on April 3, 2025 from 10am-3pm.🌎 Make your appointment today!
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ASA News Spring 2025 is out! Read about advocacy on Capitol Hill, an interview with prominent archaeologist Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann about the Christiansborg Archaeological Heritage Project, ASA Member exclusive events, and more. africanstudies.org/wp-conten…
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Please join us Saturday, March 22, 2025 for our latest event in our 2024-2025 Lecture Series: Ainehi Edoro-Glines on the Algorithm and the Archive
More information: africanlit.org/ala-lecture-s…
