Subtitle:
Continental Connections: Africa and the African Diaspora Research Conference
Activity Type:
Conference
Presenter:
Dr. Assan Sarr
Date:
Friday, September 19, 2025 - 09:00 to 10:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
Connelly Ballroom, Alumni Hall
Contact Person:
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Email:
SMN63@pitt.edu
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"
UCIS Unit:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research
Center for African Studies
Center for Latin American Studies
Global Hub
Other Pitt Sponsors:
Department of Africana Studies
Office of Provost Faculty Advancement and Leadership Department
School of Social Work Center for Race and Social Problems
University Central for International Studies
World Regions:
Africa
Is Event Already in University Calendar?:
Yes