by African Elements News Writer | May 7, 2013 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
In this episode, we look at the origins of a relatively new academic discipline. How did Black Studies come about and how is it distinct from other academic disciplines? Also, what are the challenges faced by scholars, academics and students of Black Studies in higher education?
by African Elements News Writer | Apr 7, 2013 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
In this episode, we explore how life was different for African Americans on the frontier. How those differences translate to both danger and opportunity for persons of African descent in the Spanish and English American territories, and the role Africans played in shaping what was to become the American frontier.