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As is noted in Dr. Osei-Opare's article, today's global protests against racism in the U.S. have a long history.

This piece focuses on Africa's response to American racism over the past few decades, and how the world is responding to…

We write to share a public statement of solidarity made by the Center for African Studies at Stanford.

The Center for African Studies cannot ignore  the suffering, death and devastation that results from racism and police brutality.…

CAS Affiliate Professor Ato Quayson was recently featured in a piece by the School of Humanities and Sciences. The work focuses on the stories that the English professor tells, studies, and hears as he teaches and conducts research on…

Congratulations to CAS Director James Ferguson and CAS affiliate faculty member Dr. Michelle Barry, part of the 15 Stanford faculty elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! The association is one of the…

Dr. Ken Opalo, Assistant Professor in Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, and Ph.D in Political Science at Stanford, pens a poingnant analysis on the policy responses to COVID-19 across the continent. The piece covers the political and…