Week 2. Pan Africanism: Foundations and Proposals
Pan Africanism is rooted in a rich and extensive history. It developed out of the struggles of individuals and organizations, as well as common ideas, throughout Africa and the diaspora, including abolitionist movements across the Americas and the Haitian Revolution. These struggles for the liberation of Africa and people of African descent laid the foundation for the development of Pan Africanism and have contributed to the expansion of Pan African thought and practice.
Readings:
"The forerunners" Ch. 1 Pan Africanism: A History by Hakim Adi
Speech at the 1963 OAU meeting by Kwame Nkrumah
Precursors and Currents of Pan Africanism
In these classes, we look at the origins of the Pan African ideology and movement and its role in the struggles for national liberation and full emancipation.
Wed July 12, 6:30pm ET pt. 1
Thurs July 13, 6:30pm ET pt. 2
Instructor: Hakim Adi
