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
Celebrating the life and eternal work of the master myth-maker!
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
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.
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
Finish the semester with us. If you’re nearby, come in person, and if you’re far, join on Zoom. You’re welcome.
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
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 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
The event will be held via Zoom - ID: 81780921816
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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
The event will be held via Zoom - ID: 81780921816
The right time to revive things …
April 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The right time to revive things …
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
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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Two of our students, we are told have had their visas revoked!
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April 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Two of our students, we are told have had their visas revoked!
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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
Teaching Zong! by M. NourbeSe Philip, especially as both an African and trained lawyer / attorney really changes you.
Happening next week
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Happening next week
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
My friend God, getting their flowers. They deserve even more. One of the most dogged fighters I know. Uber-brilliant too.
Join us for this.
March 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Join us for this.
Courtesy of Black Lantern Books in Inglewood.
March 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Courtesy of Black Lantern Books in Inglewood.
Happening tomorrow…
February 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Happening tomorrow…
🎤✨ 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 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
🎤✨ 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 18, 2025
📍 Loker Student Union Room 113
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Featuring:
🎙J.C. Muyonjo
🎙 Khaya Moyo
📚 Meryah Fisher
📚 Jason Edmonds
#MLKSymposium
A few months to go
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A few months to go
A model for abolitionist literary studies.
January 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A model for abolitionist literary studies.
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
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.