Geography of Colonialism and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

In this class, we’ll explore the motives and methods behind the partitioning of Africa, which aimed to benefit Western powers, as well as analyze significant events, such as the 1884 Berlin conference and the transatlantic slave trade, and the lasting implications for the African continent and diaspora.

Bomba Workshop with Dr DRUM

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come explore Bomba with internationally-acclaimed performer/educator and Bronx native Jose Ortiz, a.k.a. Dr. Drum

Precursors and Currents of Pan Africanism

Pan Africanism, although first emerging as a specific movement in 1900 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.

FILM SCREENING: EMITAÏ

Paul & Eslanda Robeson Cinema 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for our weekly Thursday screening on July 13 of 1971 film Emitaï!

West African Drumming

Explore the heart of all West African musical traditions rooted in the drum’s strong, powerful sounds. Learn to play the many parts of djembe, doundoun, songbas and kenkenes with Vado Diomande, life-long drummer, drum-maker and repairer.

Internationalism and Pan Africanism

The spirit of internationalism is an integral part of Pan Africanism, an essential component that fosters solidarity beyond national borders and continues in revolutionary movements on the continent and in the diaspora today

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