Below you'll find Fellows sharing a little about how they were inspired to pursue the subjects they study, insights they've gained through their research, and how their work contributes to their disciplines and to our understanding of the human experience.
This month we highlight the research of Fellows from the class of 2021–22 who are exploring the lived experiences of Africans and those of African descent in settings around the world.
This month we highlight the research of Fellows from the class of 2021–22 who are exploring the making and unmaking of political orders, especially the establishment and dissolution of colonies.
This month we highlight the research of Fellows from the class of 2021–22 who are looking at colonialism’s lasting effects, not only on the lives of humans that inhabit a colonized place, but on the indigenous plants and animals with whom they share it.
This month we highlight the research of Fellows from the class of 2021–22 who are exploring the ways that we interact with music and sound to create a sense of ourselves and connect with the world around us.
This month we highlight the research of three Fellows from the class of 2021–22, all of whom are part of the Center’s ongoing initiative to support research by scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.