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Panel focuses on current Egyptian crisis

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Megan Herrera

By Eliza Macdonald Contributing Writer The Griot Institute for Africana Studies held an open panel focusing on the current situation in Egypt on Feb. 17. Panel members agreed that “Egypt will embark on a new road.” In January of this … Continue reading →

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Griot Institute celebrates culture

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Sara Dobosh

By Carolyn Williams Contributing Writer The University’s Griot Institute for Africana Studies, which launched in January, has an exciting semester planned to conduct an interdisciplinary exploration of culture and art. Griot is a traditional West African figure that functioned as … Continue reading →

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