Kush Classics

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A podcast that explores the intersection of faith, ancient African civilizations, classics and Black history

Anika T Prather


    • Feb 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Building Bridges: Messiah U and Howard U Students in Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 64:55


    Dr. James LaGrand brought his Messiah University students to Howard to have a time of discussion. We shared bits from the Canon and bits from the Black Intellectual Tradition and interwove our experiences in the discussions. It was a wonderful time of showing how the canon, as a common ground can bring us together.

    Lecture at Baylor University: Narrative of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 41:11


    This lecture was given at Baylor University and brings together most of my current research in seeking to understand not just the history of American education philosophy, but also that of Black education. Maybe in understanding this philosophy we can gain insight into how to address some of our current concerns in k12 education.

    Howard U Students and Dr. Anika Prather Discussing RESCUING SOCRATES by Roosevelt Montas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 42:50


    My Humanities students and I discuss Roosevelt Montas' book latest book RESCUING SOCRATES and his interview with Amna Khalid. It is my hope that the insight shared by these students will inspire others to take a second look at classics and the canon.

    The History of Classics at Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 33:18


    Here I share the story of classics in Black history and the role Howard has played in that story.

    Introducing Me and My Introduction to Classics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 28:04


    Here I share the story of how discovering the Black classical tradition brought this Black woman to love classics.

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