Wendell H. Marsh

In this enlightening discussion, Wendell H. Marsh, Associate Professor of African Literature and Philosophy, explores the pivotal contributions of Senegalese scholar Shaykh Musa Kamara. He delves into Kamara's monumental work, History of the Blacks, challenging colonial narratives on African history. Marsh emphasizes the 'textual attitude,' revealing how humanities can mediate understanding in our rapidly changing world. He also shares insights on Islamic reform movements during French colonialism and his future projects that build on Kamara's legacy.