Afrocentricity: Generations of Theory in Practice
Foreword by: Christel N. Temple, Ph.D.
Description
Discover the power and legacy of Afrocentric thought with Afrocentricity: Generations of Theory in Practice, a definitive collection edited by Dr. Aaron X. Smith. This essential text celebrates Afrocentricity’s transformative impact on African history, culture, and identity, challenging Eurocentric perspectives and revolutionizing academic fields since the 1980s.
Inspired by Dr. Molefi Kete Asante’s pioneering work, Afrocentricity offers a bold framework that re-centers African people within their own narratives. This collection brings together the insights of leading Afrocentric scholars from across the African diaspora, highlighting their contributions to fields like Africana Studies, cultural movements, and discussions on identity and liberation.
More than an academic theory, Afrocentricity is a blueprint for cultural empowerment and systemic change. Through powerful testimonials, this volume explores Afrocentricity’s influence on education, representation, and global movements for justice and unity. Ideal for scholars, educators, and all who seek to understand or teach African-centered perspectives, Afrocentricity: Generations of Theory in Practice is an inspiring call to action and a vital resource for today’s most pressing conversations on race, culture, and heritage.
Whether you’re a student of Black Studies, a cultural activist, or simply someone passionate about reclaiming African narratives, this book provides the knowledge, context, and insight to inspire change and build a more inclusive future.
Volume Contributions:
Foreword by Dr. Christel N. Temple
Chapter 1: Branches of Igi-Osè: The Genealogical Impact of Afrocentricity—Dr. Eva Bohler
Chapter 2: The Asantian Perspective: Critical Insights into Molefi Kete Asante’s Conceptualization of Afrocentric Theory—Dr. Louis Walee
Chapter 3: How Afrocentric Recentered My Public Policy Practice to Highlight Cultural and Historical Dislocation and Intervention—Dr. Carm R. Almonor
Chapter 4: Dismantling the Racial Ladder: Toward an African Cultural Paradigm—Dr. Taharka Adé
Chapter 5: My Reflections Encountering Molefi Kete Asante: Notes on Afrocentricity, Decoloniality, and Decolonizing Knowledge in Africa—Dr. Lehasa Moloi
Chapter 6: What Asante Said: A Philosophical Engagement with Asante and His Theory of Social Change— Dr. Bongani Mkhonza
Chapter 7: Asante’s Afrocentric Decolonization of Education: From Kindergarten to Institutions of Higher Learning—Dr. Simphiwe Sesanti
Chapter 8: From Orientalism to Afrocentricity: Navigating the Postcolonial Pedagogical Crisis inLight of Asante and Said—Dr. Abu Noman
Chapter 9: Aiming at the Cannon: Afrocentricity as a Disruptive Technology—Dr. Aaron X. Smith
Chapter 10: The Diverse Keys to the Creation of PhD in Black Studies: An Interview with Dr. Molefi Kete Asante
Afterword by Dr. Ricardo Matheus Benedicto
