DAAAS Ujamaa Guest Speaker Series

Please join the Department of African and African American Studies (DAAAS) and Ujamaa House in a truly remarkable monthly Guest Lecture Series drawing upon the expertise of faculty and instructors from within the department. This series is a vital hub for intellectual exchange and will feature an impressive roster of guest speakers who will share their insights and expertise.

Don't miss this quarter's incredible lineup:

Go Beyond the Gallery: Art & Community in Jamaica
Join Dr. Katie Dieter for a fascinating look at community engagement in the arts. This isn't just a lecture—you'll participate in an interactive photography exercise that brings the concepts to life!

Date: Thursday November 6 

Time: 4:00-5.30pm

Journey to Urban Ghana: The Power of Experience
Travel with DAAAS Department Chair, Professor Ato Quayson, as he explores the transformative impact of experiential learning in Ghana. Discover how cities become classrooms and communities become teachers.

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 5-6.30PM

Technologies of Blacksound: From Sheet Music to AI
We will round out the quarter with a discussion of the ways that (music) technologies, past and present, function and develop in relation to Morrison's concept of  Blacksound.

Date: Thursday, December 4 

Time: 5-6.30PM

Be part of the conversation. We can't wait to see you there!