For today’s blog, I’m going to try something new. If you wouldn’t mind, I’m going to ask you to please close your eyes and plug in your headphones to whatever device you’re reading this on. Do you feel the spark… Read more30-minute Interview with Danez Smith đź“ť
Bucknell University was abuzz with anticipation as we had the privilege of welcoming back Ibiyinka Alao, the UN Cultural Ambassador of Art from Nigeria. It was a delightful experience to reconnect with Alao, especially after our first interview with him… Read moreExploring Black Joy Through Art and Storytelling: An Interview with Ibiyinka AlaoÂ
African joy, language and identity with Dr. Moradewun Adejunmobi “ Ask Dr. Fourshey for all them Praises to give background information about our interviewee ” “Ma chĂ©rie fait tes valises, on va quitter la street, J’ai fait du bĂ©nĂ©f’ qu’on… Read moreBy the Fireplace: A Conversation w/ Dr.Moradewun Adejunmobi
Condensed for blog post… for the full interview, follow the link below You emphasize the performativity of black joy, imitating moments of past joy to create a joyful response in the central nervous system. What have been some moments of… Read moreInterview: Tracey Lewis-Giggetts đź“š
Bucknell welcomed Erica Dunbar, a professor at Rutgers University. She has a background inhistory and African studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She joins the Griot Series Lineupfor this year’s theme of Black Joy. Her lecture was on Black History… Read moreErica Dunbar: Interview
Jeremiah Charles is a Black Freshman in Biomedical Engineering serving as a student intern at the Griot Institute for the Study of Black Lives and Culture. Gbenga Akinnagbe is a Writer, Actor, and Activist, known for his involvement in social… Read moreGbenga Akinnagbe: Interview
