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- Title
UFAHAMU Interviews Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley.
- Abstract
This article is an interview with Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley, a historian of social movements and Black intellectualism. Dr. Kelley discusses his background and academic training in African history, as well as his involvement with Ufahamu, a journal of African studies. The interview covers various topics, including a conference organized by Dr. Kelley on imperialism and the representation of Palestine at the conference. The interview also touches on tensions within the organizations and the importance of Ufahamu in African studies. The text discusses the history and politics of Ufahamu, a journal focused on African studies and activism. It highlights the diverse perspectives and influences within the journal, including anti-imperialism, socialism, and class analysis. The text also mentions key figures such as Walter Rodney, CLR James, and Cedric Robinson, who were influential to the journal's contributors. The journal aimed to support liberation movements in Africa and the diaspora, and there was a focus on intergenerational collaboration rather than seeking guidance from elders. The text discusses the origins and trajectory of the journal Ufahamu, which was formed in 1970 as an academic journal focused on African studies. The journal aimed to be critical and ask difficult questions about African culture, history, politics, and literature. Over time, there was tension between the university and the journal, and Ufahamu began to resemble more traditional academic journals in the field of African studies. The journal was unique in its interdisciplinary approach, including contributions from
- Subjects
SCHOLARSHIPS; SOCIAL science research; AFRICAN American students; SCHOLARLY method; AFRICANS
- Publication
Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies, 2023, Vol 43, Issue 2, p21
- ISSN
0041-5715
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5070/F743262815