Arthur Anta Abraham
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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In Memory of Pier M. Larson – Historian, Johns Hopkins University
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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Open Letter to the ASA Community Concerning the 2020 Annual Meeting
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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Olayiwola Abegunrin (1946-2020)
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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ASA Mourns the Loss of Professor Thandika Mkandawire
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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Make the Most of Your ASA Membership Benefits
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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ASA Mourns the Loss of Professor James A. Pritchett
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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ASA Mourns the Loss of Professor Tejumola Olaniyan
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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Joseph Calder Miller (1939-2019)
March 18, 2019
Joseph Calder Miller, 79, succumbed to an aggressive cancer on March 12, 2019. He died at the Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by
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Pius Adesanmi (1972-2019)
March 12, 2019
It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the loss of our colleague, Professor Pius Adesanmi, who was among the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines flight
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