AF AMER 203A

Main Course

Pan-Africanism: History and Historiography, 1804-1974

Description

Seminar, three hours. Pan-Africanism is among most contested, misunderstood, and misrepresented political theories and social movements to emerge in history of African diaspora and Black world. It is arguably also among most important, having influenced generations of Black intellectuals and activists while playing fundamental role in process of decolonization and African and Caribbean independence. Study of history and ideas of pan-African thought from its origins in 19th century to moment of its existential crisis in 1970s. S/U or letter grading.