Conference on African Intellectuals in the West

Based in Minnesota, Africa Today would best be described as an African think tank. Every month, the group organizers topics surrounding Africans in the Diaspora and the content.

This month’s discussion is on the impact African intellectuals in the West impact their home countries.

Are African Intellectuals in the West a benefit to the rest of Africa? The panel will examine the complex roles that African intellectuals play in higher education institutions in 21st century Western society.

You will not be disappointed in the stimulating discussion at this conference. Details below:

Friday, June 26th, 2009  from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Panelists:

• Dr. Solomon Gashaw, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota, Morris
• Dr. Samuel Zalanga Associate Professor of Sociology, Bethel University