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Bwesigye (aka Friday)
@bwesigye.bsky.social
Nyanja born and raised living in Los Angeles. Assistant Professor of Africana Studies. Afro-nationalist.
Celebrating the life and eternal work of the master myth-maker!
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This week started well as a package from the wonderful Shacoya and Jehan that took us back to three years ago, a time when the now departed Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o joined us (via Zoom) for a symposium at Cornell, was delivered. Thank you Shacoya and Jehan for the generosity and work.
June 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Finish the semester with us. If you’re nearby, come in person, and if you’re far, join on Zoom. You’re welcome.
April 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Still looking for some great summer classes? We got you! Sign up today for our Africana Culture and Art or African Literature and Culture ❤️🖤💚
April 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
April 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Join us on Thursday April 25, 2025 at 02:30pm for the WEB Du Bois Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Nia Imara, titled: “The Joy of Wonder: The Convergence of STEM and Art in the Africana World.”

The event will be held via Zoom - ID: 81780921816
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The right time to revive things …
April 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Sign the CFA petition to Governor Newsom requesting for the reversal of the January Budget Proposal to cut funding (nearly $400m) to the CSU system.

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April 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Two of our students, we are told have had their visas revoked!

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April 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Teaching Zong! by M. NourbeSe Philip, especially as both an African and trained lawyer / attorney really changes you.
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
April 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
April 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Happening next week
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
My friend God, getting their flowers. They deserve even more. One of the most dogged fighters I know. Uber-brilliant too.
March 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us for this.
March 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Courtesy of Black Lantern Books in Inglewood.
March 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
February 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Happening tomorrow…
February 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
February 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🎤✨ Join us for the 2025 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium: The Global Consciousness of Hip-Hop Culture 🌍🎶

📅 February 18, 2025
📍 Loker Student Union Room 113
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Featuring:
🎙J.C. Muyonjo
🎙 Khaya Moyo
📚 Meryah Fisher
📚 Jason Edmonds

#MLKSymposium
February 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
February 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A few months to go
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A model for abolitionist literary studies.
January 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
January 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Finally succumbed to the pressure: we get a statement on the use of AI pasted on the syllabus. Thanks to all who provided templates that we could customize.
January 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM