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In October 2012, the Library of Congress announced that it changed its subject heading for the Haitian religion from “voodooism”…More










































































































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Melanie Angel Medeiros

John L Gwaltney (1928-1998), a groundbreaking African-American anthropologist, demonstrated how thought-provoking ethnography and empathetic and engaged research contribute to both…More










































































































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2013 ABA Awards

2013 ABA Awards

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Aimee Cox, Melanie Bush, Marla Frederick and Kimberly Simmons


ABA is pleased to announce several unique award opportunities for which recipients will be announced during the 2013 AAA meetings…More










































































































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Letter from ABA President

It is a privilege to bring greetings as the incoming president of the ABA. We have had a tremendous year,…More










































































































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Protests in Dakar, Senegal. Photo courtesy Janette Yarwood

The popular protests that spread across North Africa and the Middle East left many wondering whether sub-Saharan African countries would…More










































































































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Lansing Correctional Facility

Fieldwork has been one of the most exciting times in my journey toward finishing my doctoral program.  When I left…More










































































































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Novemeber 27, 2011. March in Defense of Candomblé, at Dique de Tororó, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

Update from Bahia

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Kenneth Williamson


2011 was designated the International Year for the People of African Descent by the United Nations General Assembly. The international…More










































































































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