Molefi Kete Asante

Molefi Kete Asante is an influential scholar in Africology and Afro-American studies. He advocates for the empowerment of African and African-descended peoples through education, culture, and history. Asante emphasizes the importance of understanding Africa’s rich contributions to civilization and challenges negative stereotypes. He founded the field of Africology, focusing on applying African perspectives to social issues. His work promotes cultural pride, historical awareness, and social justice, emphasizing the need for Africans and their descendants worldwide to reconnect with their roots to foster identity and liberation.