At the Second Annual Morehouse CANDLE Lecture and Forum, titled “Pushing the Limits of Education: Pedagogy for the 21st Century,” the documentary Belonging Beyond Brown did more than just spark conversation—it called the room to consciousness.
The film forced viewers to confront the ways race, class, culture and white supremacy have shaped—and distorted—our sense of self and purpose.
Africana Studies isn’t some academic elective—but a framework for restoring African humanity, reconnecting us to the rhythm of our ancestors, and positioning us on purpose in a world that’s finally shifting away from Eurocentric dominance. Through education rooted in our knowledge systems, governance inspired by our traditions and a clear understanding of our historical continuity, we are equipped to survive and lead.