African Elements – Video Essays on African American History and Culture

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: 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Black Panther Party: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Movement By Darius Spearman (africanelements) | June 2, 2024 ...
Close-up of a single activist with a serious and determined expression, symbolizing solidarity between Black Lives Matter and Palestinian freedom movements, with a blurred urban protest scene in the background.

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

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

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

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 ...