Join the African Studies Center’s African Heritage and Humanities Initiative for a public event exploring the work of preserving, digitizing, and reimagining African archives.

Digitization, Preservation and Performance of the Archive: How to Build a Library
Wednesday, April 15

2:00 PM – Panel Discussion (1014 Tisch Hall)
Panelists:
Derek Peterson, Ali Mazrui Collegiate Professor of History and African Studies, U-M
Angela Wachuka, Co-founder and Publisher of Book Bunk
Loyd Mbabu, Librarian for African Studies, U-M
Sauda Nabukenya, Legal and Social Historian of Modern Africa
Maia Lekow, Filmmaker and Musician
Moderator: Alexis Antracoli, Director of Bentley Historical Library, U-M

5:00 PM (UMMA Auditorium) – Film Screening and Q&A of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Official selection, How to Build a Library

To register, visit myumi.ch/kPMmz

*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- kwaidley@umich.edu