Best Africana Podcasts (2024)

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Rinaldo Walcott - Department of Africana and American Studies, University of Buffalo 1:11:52

5d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Let's Agree on a Greeting 15:48

12d ago15:48

15:48

The same way "You are Fat is not greeting" for me right now "How are you is not a greeting" If you are not ready for the real real real answer then let's not. Instead hear what you could say instead. THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet th…

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HPC 011. Mark Csikszentmihalyi on Early Confucianism 32:16

16d ago32:16

32:16

In this interview, we learn how Kongzi become the pivotal sage of early Chinese history, and what new discoveries teach us about the Confucian tradition.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

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Erika Denise Edwards - Department of History, University of Texas at El Paso 57:17

9m ago57:17

57:17

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Regina Bradley - Department of English, Kennesaw State University 37:24

4h ago37:24

37:24

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Episode 9: Matthew 2: Escape to Egypt, Assata, and Fugitive Narratives 38:01

4d ago38:01

38:01

In this episode, I interview Dr. Shively T. J. Smith to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “One More Time with Assata on My Mind: A Womanist Rereading of the Escape to Egypt (Matt 2:13-23) in Dialogue with an African American Woman Fugitive Narrative.” We discuss the ahistorical depictions of Egyp…

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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor - Department of African American Studies, Princeton University 1:11:50

7d ago1:11:50

1:11:50

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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David Ikard - Department of African American and Diaspora Studies, Vanderbilt University 1:11:11

12d ago1:11:11

1:11:11

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Charisse Burden-Stelly - Department of African American Studies, Wayne State University 44:53

14d ago44:53

44:53

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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True Success 19:12

15d ago19:12

19:12

What would make the Africana Woman a Success. Of course it is nice to have soooo many people attend. Be sold out however, the true measure of success may surprise you. Learn more. THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, …

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Festival Fever 24:47

17d ago24:47

24:47

We have changed a few things. Make sure you are up to date with what is happening. Most important of all note that the festival is no longer two days but it is one day instead. THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win…

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Scot Brown - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles 47:36

19d ago47:36

47:36

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Shaida Akbarian - Department of Comparative Studies, Ohio State University 43:38

21d ago43:38

43:38

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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HoP 450 - Depicting What Cannot Be Depicted - Philosophy and Two Renaissance Artworks 25:11

23d ago25:11

25:11

To celebrate reaching 450 episodes, Peter looks at the philosophical resonance of two famous artworks from the turn of the 16th century: Dürer’s Self-Portrait and Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel.By Peter Adamson

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David Green - Department of English, Howard University 1:01:23

26d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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What She Said 21:54

30d ago21:54

21:54

15 more days to the Africana Woman Festival. Today you get to meet some of the coaches and speakers. What do they have to say about the festival? THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win some giveaways and much more. …

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Stephanie Jones and Makeba Lavan - Department of African Diaspora Studies, Grinnell College 1:26:01

28d ago1:26:01

1:26:01

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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HPC 10. We’re a Pack Animal: Individual and Society in Confucianism 20:57

1M ago20:57

20:57

What does the Analects say about living as a human being? How are individuals embedded in society, and how do they develop their unique identities?By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

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J. Marlena Edwards - Department of African American Studies, Penn State University 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Michael E. Sawyer - Department of English, University of Pittsburgh 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Affordable Therapy 21:25

1M ago21:25

21:25

Your path of self discovery and your healing journey will never look like the exact same as others. Where others find their help in religion, others thrive in therapy, others go within or immerse themselves in nature. There are infinite number of ways. to get the help you need. Your responsibility is to find the path that works best for you. Here a…

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HoP 449 - Anna Tropia on Jesuit Philosophy 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

We learn from Anna Tropia how Jesuit philosophy of mind broke new ground in the scholastic tradition.By Peter Adamson

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She Leads Hour with Chulu 58:15

1M ago58:15

58:15

This is a conversation on the She Leads Hour with Chulu on Capital FM 99.7. Naomi Mwelwa really brought out a different side of Chulu and you learn about the heart of Africana Woman. THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coache…

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Dominick Quinney - Department of Ethnic Studies, Albion College 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Episode 8: Isaiah, Metaphors, Children, and Corporeal Punishment 25:23

1M ago25:23

25:23

This episode Dr. Valerie Bridgeman joins me to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “‘I Will Make Boys their Princes’: A Womanist Reading of Children in the Book of Isaiah.” We discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the parent/child metaphor in Isaiah, rebellious Israel, and parental discipline of child…

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John Murillo III - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Irvine 1:17:59

1M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Deirdre Cooper Owens - Department of History and Africana Studies Institute, University of Connecticut 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Personal Autonomy 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

Claim your power by exercising your personal autonomy. Want to know how? Listen to the episode THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win some giveaways and much more. It is time for 2 days of Connection, Celebration + …

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HPC 09. Family Values: Confucian Role Ethics 25:55

1M ago25:55

25:55

Confucianism puts relationships with family members at the core of their ethical thinking. Is this a strength or a weakness?By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

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Martha Biondi - Department of Black Studies, Northwestern University 46:55

1M ago46:55

46:55

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Ruth Nicole Brown, Suban Nur Cooley, LeConté Dill, Yvonne Morris - Department of African and African American Studies, Michigan State University 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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It's Okay to be Selfish 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Are you feeling anxious, nervous, doubt? How do you deal with it. Chulu says it's okay to be selfish. Find out why..... THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win some giveaways and much more. It is time for 2 days of C…

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Mr Toll Gate & A Giveaway 9:05

2M ago9:05

9:05

Do you think we should call Mr. Toll Gate? LOLOn a serious note, you can win an amazing Giveaway, find out the details in the episode THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win some giveaways and much more. It is time f…

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Austin Jackson - Non-Fiction Writing in the Department of English, Brown University 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Stop Attending Women's Inspirational Events 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Ladies, stop attending inspirational women's events. Listen why.... THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind the scenes, you get to meet the guests & coaches, win some giveaways and much more. It is time for 2 days of Connection, Celebration + Collaboration to ACTIVATE y…

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5 Lessons from Levelling Up 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

Every time you level up your business, your life, your career, it requires you to become someone new. You learn new skills and new ways of being. Here are 5 lessons I have learned as I have levelled up my dreams to host events. THE AFRICANA WOMAN FESTIVAL is here!Join us on the Ze Journey to creating this beautiful event. Chulu shares the behind th…

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HoP 448 - Secondary Schools - Iberian Scholasticism 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

The “School of Salamanca,” founded by Francisco Vitoria, and the commentators of Coimbra are at the center of a movement sometimes called the “Second Scholastic.”By Peter Adamson

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Mary Hicks - Department of History, University of Chicago 55:03

2M ago55:03

55:03

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Utz McKnight - Department of Gender and Race Studies, University of Alabama 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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HPC 08. Confucius Says: Reading the Analects 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Lessons we can take from the teachings of Kongzi (Confucius) in the Analects: challenging authorities, adhering to “benevolence (ren),” and practicing “propriety (li)” in ritual and everyday life.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

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