This event will provide a forum for discussion on doing research and writing about Africa and the African Diaspora. It is a great opportunity for students already doing research or wishing to begin doing research on Africa and the African Diaspora to learn about various approaches, and resources available at Pitt. Faculty and student presenters will lead the discussions based on their own research experiences from diverse disciplines and viewpoints. They will focus on the opportunities and challenges of doing research related to Africa and the African Diaspora, while also discussing the importance of diversity in research to allow for traditionally underrepresented groups to become active participants in doing research and getting their work published. The goal is to encourage Africanist faculty and students interested in doing research to engage in conversations that involve different viewpoints, and help them develop a wide range of research methods and skills while also learning about optional resources available to them. The conversations will happen over sharing food from Africa (Ethiopia, Congo and northern Africa).