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Brought to you by Penguin. A new collection of literary criticism and brilliant insights from one of the giants of contemporary thinking Who owns language? In Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas, Ngugi wa Thiong’o presents a series of essays that build on his vast wealth of...

Dreaming in African Time, is a four-part audio documentary series that challenges the persistent stereotype that Africa is "behind," "stuck in the past," or always "catching up" with the rest of the world. This oversimplified narrative ignores the fact that Africa has always been a continent of visionaries, innovators, and dreamers who not only imagine their futures but also actively shape them.The series reframes this stereotype by tracing a timeline of African dreaming. Researched by produced, edited, and edited by Larry Kwirirayi, for 3mob Radio Presents...Music by Larry Kwirirayi.Project ...

African Americans have had every reason to doubt America’s democratic experiment. Yet African American activists, intellectuals, and artists who have sought to transform the United States into a racially just society have put forward some of the most original and powerful ideas about how to make America live up to its democratic ideals. In The Darkened Light of Faith, Melvin Rogers provides a bold new account of African American political thought through the works and lives of individuals who built this vital tradition, which is urgently needed today.

REDEFINING THE ANCESTRAL PATH

“Self-Destructive Stars and West African Cosmology” explores the supernova phenomenon, focusing on the time disparity between a star’s explosion and our perception of it. This project uses cultural cosmology to bridge astrophysics with human traditions and religions, particularly through the lens of West African cosmology. Powered by Firstory Hosting

"Why Are We Here?" brings you four Gen 1.5 twenty-somethings from Calgary, shaped by Canada's cultural mosaic, tackling life's big questions with fresh eyes and quick wit. We dive into complex topics, challenge conventional thinking, and take you on a journey of discovery. Join us as we navigate the messiness of modern life, crack jokes, and search for meaning in our ever-changing world. It's part philosophy, part comedy, and pure Calgary.