What inspired you to apply for the FLAS fellowship and study Yoruba? As a Yoruba native who did not grow up around the language, I have longed to learn my native language and develop fluency to connect with my cultural heritage. I was elated to discover Yoruba classes at UW–Madison. However, my degree’s heavy focus …
Could you share more about your educational and professional background and how it shaped your interest in ethnic studies? I think my real education started after I finished graduate school and earned my master’s in library science. When I graduated I left the Midwest for New York City where, possibly, a representative from every country …
1. What inspired you to start the Africa Forward Initiative, and why did you choose entrepreneurship as the path to ending poverty? My inspiration began with my efforts to improve the healthcare system in my community, which led me to witness firsthand the struggles of communities across Africa, particularly in rural areas where poverty is …
“My research to date has focused on how differences in housing conditions, benefit policies and contextual factors affect the health and well-being of families in the United States. This focus on housing is grounded in the recognition that this essential resource is imperative in securing wellness. This is particularly the case for low-income families …
The International Journal of African Historical Studies (IJAHS) has published a special issue focused on the history of Africa’s first ladies. Guest edited by Jacqueline-Bethel Tchouta Mougoué, this issue originated from a Women’s Caucus-sponsored panel organized at the 2019 African Studies Association-USA meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. PDF document
The African Studies Program is honored to receive a generous donation of over 1,000 African children’s books from Patricia Kuntz. This thoughtful contribution is a huge step forward in our efforts to build a resource collection dedicated to African children’s literature and grow the Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) program. Patricia’s connection to the African …
Deadline Applications and advisor approval forms are due Feb 15 at 11:59 PM CST. Purpose Support for international travel for graduate student research or creative/artistic endeavors related to the study of Africa and the diaspora. Eligibility Graduate students in good standing from any department or program. Amount Up to $4000 Application Details Complete the online …
Deadline Applications and advisor approval forms are due Feb 15 at 11:59 PM CST. Purpose This award is intended to support travel for international students engaged in the study Global Black Cultures. The award is intended to support research, archival work, and/or creative or artistic endeavors. Eligibility International graduate students in good standing from any department …
Awardee’s Bio Fauziyatu Moro (Fauzi) is a PhD candidate in the African History Program with a minor in African Cultural Studies. She is a 19th and 20th century urban and social historian whose research interests coalesce around topics of urban migration, identity formation, and spatial configurations in African cities. Her passion for African history and …
Dr. Adeola Agoke, Director of the African Languages Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has published Proficiency-Based Dictionary of Yorùbá Language. This open-source, digital resource fills an important gap in language acquisition and learning. Language learning involves the use of dictionaries, but the use of conventional dictionaries often introduces barriers to learning or heightened challenges …