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This Mulatto is a Trickster Witch | James Padilioni, Jr.

Teaching & Learning Technologies April 21, 2017

James Padilioni, Jr., a Ph.D Candidate and Teaching Fellow in American Studies (Africana-affiliate) at the College of William and Mary, discusses his dissertation project that is part ethnography, part history, part critical race theory, and focuses upon the circulation of iconography and ritual performances relating to St. Martin de Porres – the first of African […]

Mpumi Nobiva | A Night of Inspiration, Leadership, and Women Empowerment

Teaching & Learning Technologies April 21, 2017

Nompumelelo Nobiva grew up in Rosettenville in Johannesburg and, at age nine, lost her mother to HIV/Aids. Reared in material poverty but spiritual wealth by her grandmother, she excelled at Oprah’s South African school for girls before going to the US to study at Johnson C. Smith University, where she majored in interdisciplinary studies with […]

Stuff Happens… Stories of Change, Transition, and Transformation | Jason Aryeh

Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life April 11, 2017

Jason K. Aryeh, assistant professor of dance, tells his story of challenge and transformation as a young African who grew up in a village where LGBT-identified individuals were perceived as deviant, and physical violence against them was commonplace. Aryeh shares experiences of well-intentioned friends who seek to “cure” him rather than accepting his identity. He […]

Senzeni Na: “What have we done?”

Teaching & Learning Technologies March 20, 2017

“I am dancing towards the future where Art is once again honored for its power to inspire, teach, transform and heal our separateness, and I hope you will join me.” Jason Aryeh, choreographer This clip includes some of the highlights from an evening of performance blending traditional and contemporary African dance and music, celebrating and […]

Elon Core Forum | Dr. Heidi Frontani

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 25, 2015

Learn about successful entrepreneurs from a variety of fields from education to publishing, journalism, agriculture, environmental conservation, and fashion. Discover how much you have in common with African entrepreneurs and how their inspiring life stories can help you make the most of your time at Elon and beyond. (567)