Roots and Futures with Dr. Jasmine Harris
Hosted by Dr. Jasmine Harris, department, chair of Africana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Roots and Futures is a podcast discussion in Africana Studies designed to explore the historic and contemporary experiences of Black people across the African Diaspora. The project serves as a knowledge platform and learning laboratory that centers Black voices while deepening relationships between within the community.
Black Futures in a Capitalist World: What Ghana's UN Resolution Means for Black Communities Globally
Dr. Jasmine Harris and Pius Kamau explore the recent United Nations resolution deeming the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" dissecting the reactions from global superp...
Rediscovering Black Identity and Traveling the African Diaspora
Dr. Jasmine Harris and Dr. Pius Kamau explore the multifaceted experiences of Black Americans traveling to Africa, with insights from guest Cyrus Holt (Student at Metropolitan State University African...
Colorism: Its Historical Roots and Stories Across the Diaspora
Dr. Jasmine Harris and Dr. Pius Kamau discuss the nuanced relationship between race, beauty standards, and power. They also address global implications of colorism, making connections between African,...
Beyond Borders: The Global Dialogue on Race and Identity
Dr. Jasmine Harris and co-host, Dr. Pius Kamau dive into the complexities of Black identity and history in the latest episode of "Roots and Futures." They explore African American experiences, the int...