blackintheafricandiaspora
I’m interested in engaging dialogue about what it means to be black in the U.S. and the world today. I’m also going to be writing about what ‘black’ even means, (?? which black folk, where?) and conversations about global representations – self-representations and imposed representations – about black futures. That’s why I’m blogging publicly – to share my thoughts and to get yours. I’ll be posting ideas and looking forward to feedback. Sometimes I’ll comment on current events, sometimes I’ll be reflecting on a particular place/ time. The image of the steps is meant to inspire thoughts of moving up, moving on, and future possibilities.
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I’m interested in engaging dialogue about what it means to be black in the U.S. and the world today. I’m also going to be writing about what ‘black’ even means, (?? which black folk, where?) and conversations about global representations – self-representations and imposed representations – about black futures. That’s why I’m blogging publicly – to share my thoughts and to get yours. I’ll be posting ideas and looking forward to feedback. Sometimes I’ll comment on current events, sometimes I’ll be reflecting on a particular place/ time. The image of the steps is meant to inspire thoughts of moving up, moving on, and future possibilities.
Recalibration
I haven’t blogged for about two months, though I really meant to. I experienced many guilty evenings and mornings when I chastised myself for my inconsistency. “Write!” commanded a fairly insistent voice from inside my head. But I couldn’t. Besides the vicissitudes of being a liberal arts professor with papers to read, papers to grade,…
Practical Pan-Africanisms: Global Mobility and Blackness
Introduction Is there really a Global Africa? And, if there is, who belongs to it, who are the stakeholders? What work is this concept performing, or hoped to perform? In this discussion I am approaching the question of Global Africa and African futures with an Afropolitan, optimistic view and seek to identify forces and trends…
DISORDER
DISORDER It was 2023 and I was still recuperating from 2020. Instead of my former gregarious self, I tire in crowds or big groups and I don’t keep up small talk as much as I used to. I came to love the quiet world inside my house with my computer, my thoughts, and my music.…
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Many people send me emails with their responses to the blog. I’d love it if you left a reply on the site, so that others can see your comments and we can perhaps have a conversation. Thank you all for your interest!
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I found your writing inspiring. Thank you
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Thank you, and thanks for your interest!
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I am developing a course called Blackness Across Borders from an anthropological perspective. I would love to share my syllabus when completed.
Do you have a syllabus you do not mind sharing?
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I do have a syllabus but the most detailed thing would be my Moodle page (like Blackboard). Anyway, next month I can try to send you the syllabus I think could be helpful. Thanks for your interest!
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I will try to send you one of my relevant syllabi next month. Thanks for your interest!
Wendy
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Please send me your email.
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Wendy, I’m excited by your idea. And at the same time, like you, I am feeling “beset by waves of guilt,” because my book project on Kalidou Sy gets pushed to the back back burner continually. I’ll keep reading you though … !
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Thanks, Eileen. I can say it feels good to act on the idea. I’m sure you will reach your goal. Thanks for keeping up with my blog!! I have a new one today.
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