Molefi Kete Asante

Leading Black Scholar, Author & Father of Afrocentricity; Professor of Africology & African American Studies, Temple University

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Molefi Kete Asante Biography

Molefi Kete Asante holds a prominent role in the Department of Africology at Temple University, where he founded the PhD program in African-American Studies. His influence and expertise extend far beyond the university, evidenced by his position as president of the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for Afrocentric Studies. His scholarly contributions are vast, with authorship of over 66 books and a foundational role in the creation of the Journal of Black Studies. In 1976, Asante was elected president of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research, further affirming his instrumental role in the field.

Asante's contributions to academic discourse are transformative, particularly in the fields of African-American studies, African studies, and communication studies. He introduced the concept of Afrocentricity, which has influenced a wide range of fields, including sociology, intercultural communication, critical theory, political science, the history of Africa, and social work. His works, such as "Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change" and "The Afrocentric Idea," have left a significant mark, guiding the direction of numerous PhD dissertations under his supervision. His influence has been acknowledged by the Utne Reader, which identified Asante as one of the top 100 leading thinkers in America.

In addition to his academic contributions, Asante's cultural influence is notable. In 1995, he was given the regnal name of Nana Okru Asante Peasah and the chieftaincy title of Kyidomhene of the House of Tafo, Akyem Abuakwa, Ghana. Later, in 2012, he received the chieftaincy title of the Wanadoo of Gao in the court of the Amiru (Paramount Chief) Hassimi Maiga of Songhai. He has shared his Afrocentric ideas on prominent television programs such as "The Today Show," "60 Minutes," and the "MacNeil-Lehrer News Hour". His recent co-authored publication, "Being Human Being: Transforming the Race Discourse," continues to demonstrate his commitment to transforming the cultural discourse and promoting Afrocentric perspectives.

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Molefi Kete Asante Speaking Topics

  • African Classical Civilizations

  • African American Studies: Pitfalls and Prospects

  • Egyptian Philosophers: African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten

  • Humanize the World

  • Afrocentric Education: Children Achieving

Molefi Kete Asante Videos

  • Black Madonnas: The Untold European History by Dr. Molefi Kete Asante
    Explore the fascinating and often overlooked history of Black Madonnas in Europe with renowned scholar Dr. Molefi Kete Asante. In this enlightening...
  • An Overview of Afrocentricity with Dr Molefi Kete Asante
    The Africentric Learning Institute (ALI) of Nova Scotia speaks to Dr. Moelfi Kete Asante, founder of the Afrocentric Movement about the philosophy,...

Molefi Kete Asante Books

  • The African American People: A Global History
    The African American People: A Global History
  • As I Run Toward Africa: A Memoir
    As I Run Toward Africa: A Memoir
  • The History of Africa
    The History of Africa
  • Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change
    Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change
  • 100 Greatest African Americans: A Biographical Encyclopedia
    100 Greatest African Americans: A Biographical Encyclopedia
  • Egypt vs. Greece and the American Academy
    Egypt vs. Greece and the American Academy

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Molefi Kete Asante is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as African Classical Civilizations, African American Studies: Pitfalls and Prospects, Egyptian Philosophers: African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten, Humanize the World and Afrocentric Education: Children Achieving. The estimated speaking fee range to book Molefi Kete Asante for your event is available upon request. Molefi Kete Asante generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Clifton L. Taulbert, Tukufu Zuberi, John Zogby, Clayborne Carson and Montel Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Molefi Kete Asante for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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