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.

Civil Rights and Black Nationalism: Karenga, Black Nationalism, and Conflicting Ideologies
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Freedom in Black and White
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Black Politics and Anti-Black Politics
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Black Politics — State vs. Nation Centered Power, Part 2: Strategy Implications on Black Politics
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Black Politics — State vs. Nation Centered Power, Part 1: Federalism & Black Politics
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The Creation of Black Studies at San Diego City College
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The Haitian Revolution, The Slave Trade, and Black Women
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How Will Blacks Students Fare in the Era of Online Learning and COVID-19?
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The Political Shift From Civil Rights to Mass Incarceration
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Brief History Of Africa Before Colonialism: How did we get there?
Africa was riding high before colonialism, so how did the history of Africa take such a dramatic turn from the ...

Should Black People Vote? Political Theory on Voting and Representation
Should Black People Vote? Political Theory on Voting and Representation A look at the troubling history of black voter disenfranchisement ...

Guest Lecture: Elbert ”Big Man” Howard (June 7, 2015)
Guest Lecture: Elbert ''Big Man'' Howard Speaks at San Diego's Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation June 7, 2015 <iframe height="315" ...