September 04, 2020
African Studies Association Women’s Caucus 2020 Aidoo-Snyder Book Prize Application For Creative Work SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15 The Aidoo-Snyder book prize is awarded by the
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August 27, 2020
In Memory of Bill Freund 6 July 1944 – 17 August 2020 MEDIA RELEASE reposted with permission from Wits University Press It is with great sadness that
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August 07, 2020
As Triple A Passes On: An Appreciation, By Ibrahim Abdullah Arthur Antar Abraham, triple A for short, (aka Karmoh), was unarguably the historians’ historian amongst the first
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August 03, 2020
Pier M. Larson – Historian, Johns Hopkins University Board of Directors – African Studies Association It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of
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June 18, 2020
Open Letter to the ASA Community Concerning the 2020 Annual Meeting Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and our commitment to keeping our community safe, the African
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April 30, 2020
Professor Olayiwola Abegunrin (1946-2020) It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of an active member of the Nigerian Studies Association and dedicated Africanist, Professor
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April 23, 2020
The ASA community will have been saddened to hear of the transition of Professor Thandika Mkandawire, who passed on March 27, 2020. He was 80 years old.
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January 24, 2020
We want everyone to know how to maximize all their membership benefits each January. In addition to these Top 5 Member Benefit Highlights (complete with pro tips!)
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December 04, 2019
It is with the utmost sadness that the African Studies Association announces the unexpected passing of our former President, Professor James Anthony Pritchett, on November 29th, 2019. Professor
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December 01, 2019
It is with great sadness that African Studies Association announces the death of Professor Tejumola Olaniyan, one of the most accomplished of our community. He served on the
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