by Dr. Mohamed Camara
and Dr. Paul Tiyambe-Zeleza
70th Anniversary of African Studies at Howard University
Honoring our Legacy, Preparing the Future
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
SYMPOSIUM
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Browsing Room in Founders Library, Howard University
Followed by
DINNER
5:30 pm
Interdisciplinary Research Building, Howard University
The Department of African Studies at Howard University is celebrating 70 years of existence this year! We are one of the oldest departments of African Studies in the nation. Our first M.A. degree was awarded in 1957, to Jewel R. Mazique, a woman from Washington, DC, who was a pioneering civil and women’s rights activist and government professional. Our first PhD was awarded in 1970, to Lezmore Emmanuel from the US Virgin Islands, who went on to establish the first Black Studies Department at what became the University of the Virgin Islands. These are two of hundreds of stories that illustrate our outstanding legacy.
The registration for the Symposium and the RSVP for the Dinner are now closed.
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, we are holding a celebration with all-day events. The day will begin with a welcoming ceremony, as well as a keynote lecture in the Browsing Room of Founders Library.
The day will conclude with a dinner, which will include a keynote address.
View the 70th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet
Photos from the 70th Anniversary
SEE ALL PHOTOS FROM THE EVENTS HERE.
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Video Recordings of Sessions
Event Program
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | Breakfast and Networking | Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 10:00 - 10:25 am |
Dr. Mohamed Camara, Chair, Department of African Studies Dr. Paul Tiyambe-Zeleza |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 10:25 - 10:30 am |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Prof. Krista Johnson Dr. Loy L. Azalia (C/O ‘18) |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am |
The Inaugural Frazier - Hansberry Lecture Dr. Krista Johnson, Director, Center for African Studies and Professor, Department of African Studies |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 11:00 - 12:30 pm |
Session I “Charting our Futures: Emergent Research in African Studies” (Student Roundtable) Moderator: Linda Silim Moundene, President, African Studies Graduate Student Association Jean-Claude Abeck Ph.D. Student |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 12:30 - 1:30 om | Lunch (Catered) | Foyer |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Session II “Innovation and Impact/Research and Action: Alumni Reflections” (Alumni Roundtable) Moderator: Dr. Anita Plummer (C/O ‘12) Dr Msia Clark (C/O ‘06) |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm | Break | |
| 3:15 - 4:45 pm |
Session III “African Studies at Howard: Reflecting on our Scholarly Legacy” (Faculty Roundtable) Moderator: Dr. Traci Wyatt (C/O ‘19) Dr. Flordeliz Bugarin, Associate Professor, Dept. of African Studies |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm |
Dr. Mohamed Camara, Chair, Department of African Studies |
Founders Library, Browsing Room |
| 5:30 - 8:00 pm | DINNER | Interdisciplinary Research Building |
Organizing Committee:
Krista Johnson, Anita Plummer, Phiwo Mnyandu, Traci Wyatt, Ania Ueno
When making a donation, please write in the comment "70th Anniversary".
This celebration is co-hosted by Howard University's Department of African Studies and Center for African Studies.
