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 …
By the Fireplace: A Conversation w/ Dr.Moradewun Adejunmobi
African joy, language and identity with Dr. Moradewun Adejunmobi“ Ask Dr. Fourshey for all them Praises to give background information about our interviewee ” “Ma chérie fait tes valises, on va …
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Interview: Tracey Lewis-Giggetts 📚
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 …
Erica Dunbar: Interview
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 …
Gbenga Akinnagbe: 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 …
Faculty Spotlight 🔦: Interview with Dr. Cassie Osei, Assistant Professor of History
About the Author: Ninah Jackson is a junior at Bucknell University, double-majoring in Education and Critical Black Studies. In addition to being an intern with the Griot Institute, she is the …