Tag: Harvard University Committee on African Studies

  • Nation & World

    ‘Africa in Motion’

    A two-day celebration of African studies at Harvard highlighted cultural elements such as dance and artwork, study and travel on the continent, and scholarly discussions of Africa’s status today.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Looking past the plantation

    Archaeologists examining the African-American past are broadening their focus to include a greater understanding of Africa, according to Christopher Fennell, who spoke at the Harvard African Seminar.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Hard look at harsh times

    History professor Caroline Elkins, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her book outlining British colonial abuses during Kenya’s Mau Mau uprising, is working to build ties with Kenyan institutions.

    4 minutes