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.
Remembering Steve Biko’s Inspiring Sacrifice for Freedom Today
Explore our collection of video essays
Each of our video essays offers a unique perspective on a particular topic or issue related to African American history and culture. Some of our most popular video essays include:
The Black Panther Party: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Movement
Take a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Black Panther Party, and its impact on the fight for racial justice.
How Black Women Contributed to the Civil Rights Movement Despite Inequality
Learn about the often overlooked role of Black women in the civil rights movement, and their contributions to the struggle for equality.
Russia and Black People: Relationship Status – It’s Complicated
Discover the complex history of the relationship between Russia and Black people, and the impact of this history on 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.
Remembering Steve Biko’s Inspiring Sacrifice for Freedom Today
Resilient Echoes of Juba Dance and Its Cultural Resistance Legacy
The Black Panther Party: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Movement
Why Black Activists Have Long Supported the Palestinian Struggle
Against All Odds: The Astonishing Strength and Resilience of African American Families
Decoding Frantz Fanon: The Mind Behind Liberation
The Black Arts Movement and Black Liberation Struggle
New York’s Bold Move Toward Reparations
Rosewood Massacre of 1923 and its Enduring Legacy
Decolonizing African Universities: A Roadmap to Transformation
Tulsa Race Massacre and The Quest for Reparations
