Black history month and African American female pioneers before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
BY Amukelani Charmaine MatsileleThe establishment of Black History Month occurred after the thirteenth amendment enforced the abolishment of slavery. Black History Month recognizes the central role of African Americans in the history of the U.S. The month is dedicated to
Black History Month: A tribute to the intersections between African American and Africana political thought
Black History Month (BHM), celebrated in February each year, has become a recognised phenomenon in many parts of the world, and Africa is no exception.With its origins in Negro History Week, which was established by historian, author and journalist Carter
Towards an African Policy Framework for Engaging the United States of America (USA)
Concept Note and Call for Book ChaptersMonday 08 February 2020IntroductionThis concept note follows various discussions between the African Centre for the Study of the US (ACSUS) based at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, the African Peacebuilding Network
AFRICA’S policy towards the US: The Biden Era
This book is a product of conversations, discussions and debates that took shape from early 2020 as the election season leading to presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial elections rose in prominence in the US. The elections reached a dramatic peak in
Africa-US Cities Research Group (AUC Research Group)
Discussion Paper23 July 2021Developed by Leaza Jernberg and Bob WekesaIntroduction and BackgroundThis discussion paper is intended to start a process leading to the establishment of the Africa-US Cities Research Group, by clarifying the initiative, its purpose, agenda, and potential deliverables.
Africa-U.S. Journalism Forum: Civil Society Responses to Disinformation Challenges in Africa
Kevin SheivesRemarks (10-15 mins) May 26th 4-5:15pmThanks to Bob and others for having me here today. The National Endowment for Democracy is an independent grantmaking institution dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world, and the
Africa-China-US in the Biden Era: Journalism Reporting Issues, Skills, and Strategies
Bob WekesaIn March 2021, the African Centre for the Study of the US, and the Africa China Reporting Project – both being research, teaching and public engagements entities at Wits University – convened a virtual session to discuss the journalism
US and China in Africa’s Digital Sphere: A Research Group Concept
• IntroductionThis concept note lays out initial thoughts and proposals for a new project on Africa-US-China engagements in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It focuses on the competition between the US and China in Africa’s digital sphere while
China vs US the battle for digital supremacy in Africa
In an article headlined 'While America Slept, China became indispensable', published in May this year, journalist Howard W French, an old China hand and former New York Times China bureau chief, observed that “China has spent several decades engaging in
Africa-US Journalism and Media Networking and Academic Forum
Concept Note26-27 May 2021IntroductionAfrica and the United States (US) have long and continuing engagements in the journalism, media, and communications fields. These engagements have included the training of African journalists in American universities and organizations, the presence of traditional and