The African Diaspora Project is a digital archive created by SIT Study Abroad in collaboration with institutional partners in the U.S., the Caribbean, Africa and South America. The collection includes text documents, audio files, images, and video files of both formal scholarship and non-formal studies, in such areas as folk tales, architecture, songs, photography and art pertaining to African Diasporas.
Submissions from 2011
The Language of Action: A Creative Study of Resistance to Slavery From West Africa to the Days Across the Sea, Kali Block-Steele, Skidmore College
White-Washed: The “Conservation” of the Physical and Metaphysical States of Ghanaian Slave Castle-Dungeons and Forts, Britney D. Ghee, Rice University
Food Is Life: The Impact of a Changing Food Industry on the Role of Women in the Home, Diana Lay, Whitman College
Submissions from 2010
The Future of Tradition: An Ethnographic and Comparative Study of Social Preference and Medicine in Rural Ghana, Shannon Dick, Seattle University
Rally Around the Flag and Support the Black Stars: Multi-Relational Analysis of Nationalism and Contemporary Football in Ghana, Elka Peterson Horner, Villanova University
Body Politics Within the Body Politic: Ghanaian Disabled Communities and Their Relationships to Power, Conner Chivone Spinks, University of Iowa
Submissions from 2009
All That You Can’t Leave Behind: Making and Administering Laws in the Select Government Localities of Komenda, Cape Coast, and Accra, Andrew Freeman, Trinity College
Submissions from 2007
An Ancient Practice: Scarification and Tribal Marking in Ghana, Alyssa Irving, Connecticut College
Returning Home: The Makings of a Repatriate Consciousness, Hope Steinman-Iacullo, Wesleyan University
Submissions from 2005
Engendered Spaces: An Analysis of the Formation and Perpetuation of Female Spheres in Ghana, Emily Starr Bean
Crossroads Of Cultures: Contemporary Painting At The College Of Art, Kumasi, Margaret Hunt de Bona
Submissions from 2004
Interactions Between The Local Government And The Traditional Authorities, Tara Boulton
Perceptions of Development in Ghana, Caitlin Hurley
Pidgin! Make we hear your speak, Make we know why chaw students dey luv you, Desiree Pipkins
Submissions from 2003
Choose Ye This Day!!! A study surrounding the dialogue that concerns the use of traditional herbal medicine versus modern scientific medicine in Ghana., Tina M. Andrews
Education for Liberation: Ghana's move from western to appropriate education system, Ama Mansa Awotwi
It's a Man's World: Overcoming Barriers to Female Education in Ghana, LaSandra Houston
There is no Word for Cousin: Understanding Ghanaian Homelessness from an American Context, Kenneth Hutchinson
The Pursuit of Development in Ghana, Jessamyn Mayher
Experience West African Drumming: A Study of West African Dance-Drumming and women Drummers, Leslie Marie Mullins
A Survey of Sites and Relics on the Slave Trade in Ghana: A History Archaeology Perspective, Brooke Takala
Searching for a Voice: An Examination of the Fishing Industry in Ghana, Kalyani Thampi
Submissions from 2002
A War of Words: Halo songs of Abuse Among the Anlo Ewe, Corinna Campbell
The Historical Exodus of the Musama Disco Christo Church, Amy Cox
Childbearing in Ghana: How beliefs affect care, Michelle Fischer
Liberation, Catherine Gillespie
An Assessment of the Plausibility of Pan-Africanism From Various Perspectives, Crystal Holmes
Rhythm and Movement in Ghana:Healing through Dance through Generations, Naima Penniman
Brainwash Education: Religiosity, Formal Education, and The Ghanaian mentality, Ty Thompson
Toward Reparations Policy In Ghana A study of the Reparations Movement in Ghana, West Africa., Elizabeth Whittaker
Asante Indigenous Goldsmithing:The Impact of Contemporary Culture on Akan Jewelry, Dana Wilson
Submissions from 2001
Child Labor in Ghana: An analysis of perceptions and practices, Amanda Bruscino
Boat Building, Navigation, And West African Indigenous Knowledge, Will Connell
The Challenges Food Crops Farmers Face in the Ahanta West District: Friends of the Nation Demonstration Farm, a Possible Solution., Meghan Crouch
Breaking the chains of slavery: how to continue healing from a history of oppression, Jennifer Parrish
Sankofa: A Study Into The Teaching Of History In the Ghanian Education System: A Case Study In Cape Coast Schools, Kyla Saphir
Voices of Ghana: The Evolution of Traditional Identity Through Music, Graham Savage
Creating Spaces to Build Alternatives: The Growing Movement Against Water Privatization in Ghana, Sasha Wright
Submissions from 2000
Dances of Northern Ghana: Possibilities for cross-cultural communication, Electa Behrens
Changes in Treatment for Malaria: Western Influence on Indigenous Practice, Kourtney L. James
A Tradition of Innovation: An Exploration into the History,Cultural Role and Playing of the Atenteben and Odurugya flutes of Ghana, Shaun C. Laughlin
Influences on Contemporary Ghanaian Dance: An Exploration of Viewpoint, Kristen Warnick
Submissions from 1999
Farewell Medicine, Anglea Autry
Word and Image: A Synthesis of Twi Proverbs and Photographs, Mana Borenstine
Dance and Drum Education in Afiadenyigba, Ghana, Kathryn D. Bryant
Ohenmaa's Role In Ashante My Experience & View On Community, MIchelle Castro
The Games Children Play: A Look at Children's Past Times in Southern Ghana, Johanna H. Coleman
Pottery and Progress: Traditional and Contemporary Pottery in Vume, Ghana, Diana Halluska
When the People Decide: A Study of the Independence Movement in Ghana, Angela Howard
Traditional Birth Attendants in Modern Ghana A Discussion of Maternal Health Care, Emily Kennedy
Learning African Dance, Melinda Willis
Art and Symbolism in Ewe Religion: Ritual Objects of the Yewe and Tro Mami Worship In Klikor, Ghana, Coleen Wright
Submissions from 1998
Where the Chilly Winds Don't Blow: African Americans Return to Ghana, Zelle Bonney
Folk Songs Of Ghana: The Mosomagor Song Book, Julia Christensen
A Critical Discussion Of The History, Function And Literary Relevance Of Ghanaian Wax Prints, Erika S. Cobb
The Meanings Behind the Marks: Scarification and the People of Wa, Lauren Cullivan
An Preparation Of Indoor Games In Ghana, Jeremy Fishcher
The Kukyekukyeku Bamboo Orchestra of Msomagor, Ghana, Benjamin Klaus
Credit with Education: Micro enterprising Women of Jamestown, Accra, Lisa Maniscalco
Deep Understanding Defined Within the Primary School Class One Curriculum, Kim Mendell
Spiritual Check-up:The Art of Healing in Anlo-Afiadenyigba, Volta Region, Caroline Walker Mills
Gaining the Appropriate Technology State-Of-Mind, Colette Mininger
The Function of English in Contemporary Ghanaian Society, Lanita Morris
Adowa: Funeral Dance Of Asante As A Vehicle To Express Ethnic Identity, Katherine Moss
An Analytical Look at Bomborisi Art, JoAnnn M. Ruckman
Descending Through Drums: A Field Based Study of the Yeve and Brekete Religions and their Music, Michael C. Spiker
On Uneven Ground: Tracing a slave route from Salaga to Cape Coast, Laura Tanz
The Rise Of British Jurisdiction In Ghana, Jonqil Van
The Tradition of Drumming in Kitase Ghana, Marisa A. Zapata
Submissions from 1997
The Treatment of Psychiatric Illness in Ghana, Brandee Burler
Under the Kapok Tree: Explorations in Dagbon, Allegra Churchill
Children Without Parents in Ghanaian Society: My Internship at Osu Children's Home, Kristen Curtis
Socio-Economic Backgrounds and Beliefs of University Student in Ghana, Christie Isalid Martinez
The Voice of the Slave, Lisa Montgomery Perry
China Plates: A Dance Expression of Spiritual Healing From the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Tiffany U. Trent
Women Drummers: Embracing a tradition and moving forward with change, Natalie Wagner
Submissions from 1996
Woodcarving In Aburi:A Change In Tradition, Laura Cochrane
Traditional Mural Arts of Sirigu: Forms. Symbolism, and Processes, Christine A. Cowhey
Professional Dance In Ghanaian Society:The Development And Direction Of The Ghana Dance Ensemble, Krista N. Fabian
Canoe Decoration and Meaning Among the Fante of Cape Coast, Allison W. Gray
Fufuo, Dreadlocks, Chickens and Kaya: Practical Manifestations of Traditional Ashanti Religion, Jerusha Rhodes
Submissions from 1995
A Layman's Perspective On Women's Health Care In Ghana, Lakythia D. Ferby
Beads: An Element of Regalia, Elizabeth Shonsey
Popular Music in Ghana: The Democratization of Culture, Owen Wright
Submissions from 1994
Children's Play Songs A Means Of Education In Akan Culture, Ama Terra Pearson
Traditional Institution in Coastal Development: Asafo Companies in Cape Coast History, Brian L. Perkins