Welcome to the African Elements Video Essay Section
Discover African American history and culture through video essays
At African Elements, we believe that video essays are a powerful medium for exploring and analyzing African American history and culture. Our videos provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics related to the Black experience in America, from the civil rights movement to current events.
Join us in exploring African American history and culture
At African Elements, we are committed to promoting knowledge and understanding of African American history and culture through the medium of video essays. Join us on our journey of exploration and discovery as we learn more about the rich and complex history of Black Americans in America.
Africa’s Rising Debt Crisis: A Historical Echo for Black Communities
Africa's rising debt crisis severely impacts Black communities, echoing historical exploitation. This debt crisis hinders development, forcing resource diversion from ...
Did the Government Silence Jamil Al-Amin/H. Rapp Brown Forever?
H. Rap Brown’s death and life as Jamil Al-Amin reveal Black Power struggles, political prisoners, and ongoing fights over justice ...
Forging Family in the Furnace of the Auction Block
Enslaved families stayed strong through forced separations creating kinship networks culture and resistance that shaped Black family resilience today. Forging ...
Threads of Resilience: Tracing the Unbreakable History of the Black Family
Stories of Black family strength rise from Africa to today celebrating kinship resilience tradition and unity through every challenge in ...
The Heart of Black Families: Survival as Invention
Black family resilience through kinship, culture, and faith—exploring survival, adaptation, and strength from slavery to today’s homes and kitchens. The ...
Remembering Steve Biko’s Inspiring Sacrifice for Freedom Today
Learn about Steve Biko's legacy and martyrdom in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, highlighting his fight for black dignity ...
Resilient Echoes of Juba Dance and Its Cultural Resistance Legacy
Uncover the historical significance of Juba dance as a form of cultural resistance among enslaved Africans, showcasing its roots and ...
The Black Panther Party: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Movement
The Black Panther Party: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Movement By Darius Spearman (africanelements) | June 2, 2024 ...
Why Black Activists Have Long Supported the Palestinian Struggle
Black solidarity with Palestine is rooted in shared struggles against oppression. Examine historical ties, key events, and the enduring fight ...
Against All Odds: The Astonishing Strength and Resilience of African American Families
Exploring the Resilience, Challenges, and Triumphs of African American Families Through History By Darius Spearman (africanelements) Support African Elements at patreon.com/africanelements and ...
Decoding Frantz Fanon: The Mind Behind Liberation
Join Professor Darius as we unravel the groundbreaking theories of Frantz Fanon, a pivotal figure whose thoughts on psychiatry, race, ...
The Black Arts Movement and Black Liberation Struggle
An in-depth exploration of the Black Arts Movement, its ties to the Civil Rights era, and its profound impact on ...