Africa Past and Present -- Podcast 35 from MSU

Episode 35 of Africa Past and Present -- Michigan State University's podcast about African history,culture, and politics is now available.

Peter Alegi and Peter Limb present a report by Dr. Wendi Manuel-Scott and Dr. Benedict Carton (George Mason University) on the recent 'African Identities in the Age of Obama' conference. Bridging the gap between African Studies, African-American Studies, and Caribbean Studies, the conference participants grappled with complex issues, including who and what does Obama represent? How do cultural aspects of the Obama phenomenon intersect with political and economic aspects? What does Obama mean to people in Africa?

Note: The sound quality improves after initial technical problems.