Dr. Sarr challenges conventional wisdom about wealth and power in Africa, revealing how land—not just people—has always been central to identity, sovereignty, and belonging. From The Gambia to Ghana, from Caribbean plantations to Black farmers in the US, discover how contests over land connect Africa to its diaspora. "Land is never just soil—it anchors memory, identity, and sovereignty"
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Friday, September 19
Land, Power, and Memory in Africa: Implications for the studies on slavery
Continental Connections: Africa and the African Diaspora Research Conference
Time:
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Presenter:
Dr. Assan Sarr
Location:
Connelly Ballroom, Alumni Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies and Global Hub along with Department of Africana Studies, Office of Provost Faculty Advancement and Leadership Department, School of Social Work Center for Race and Social Problems and University Central for International Studies
Contact:
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Email:
SMN63@pitt.edu