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3. Beyond Achebe & Adichie (1:15:00)

Date:
2023-03-04
Main contributors:
Katrina Spencer
Summary:
As part of the annual Southeast Regional Seminar in African Studies (SERSAS) at the University of Virginia, Librarian for African American & African Studies Katrina Spencer gathered three panelists who represent diverse stakeholding positions in the publication of African writers, particularly within “Western” markets. While Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart has received countless, deserved accolades and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s profile continues to rise, what other names should we know and what trends should we be looking out for in terms of African writing? Nigerian writer Kenechi Uzor has established Iskanchi Press & Magazine to recruit quality works from African creators. Nigerian author Ukamaka Olisakwe’s success has led her to become a screenwriter. And Northwestern University’s Herskovits Library worker Gene Kanneberg, Jr. is keeping his finger on the pulse of pop culture with his writing, “Wakanda as the Window to the Study of Africa,” in the collection Integrating Pop Culture into the Academic Library (Melissa Edmiston Johnson, editor). Each of these players is creating a pathway for the representation of Africa and Africans, and together the four discuss the points at which their missions converge and diverge. The recorded session is sourced from the original virtual Zoom meeting. The panelists made reference to a variety of opportunities, publishers, and publications in this recording. Below we provide a list of references for viewers’ convenience: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Research Grant (https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/herskovits-library/herskovits-travel-grant.html) Iskanchi Press & Magazine (https://www.iskanchi.com/) Isele Magazine (https://iselemagazine.com/) Olongo Africa (https://olongoafrica.com/) The Enkare Review Pidgin English The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe In Such Tremendous Heat by Kehinde Fadipe An African Abroad by Olabisi Ajala After God is Dibia by John Anenechukwu Umeh Nsibidi (a writing system) africanpoetics.unl.edu Nnadozie Onyekuru Ajami manuscripts Chris Abani Bakassi Boys “Nigerian police detain goat over armed robbery” (https://www.reuters.com/article/oukoe-uk-nigeria-robbery-goat/nigerian-police-detain-goat-over-armed-robbery-idUKTRE50M4BM20090123)

6. Fine Wine Confidential: Aileen Sevier, Early Mountain Vineyards (32:38)

Date:
2021-05-22
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Sevier, Aileen
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Aileen Sevier, the Vice President of Strategy & Marketing for Early Mountain Vineyards. They discuss how her career pivoted into the wine industry, her approach to Wine Clubs, the process of sitting for the Master of Wine diploma, and more.

8. Fine Wine Confidential: Ankida Ridge Vineyards (41:26)

Date:
2021-03-08
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Vrooman, Dennis, Vrooman, Nathan, Vrooman, Christine
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Christine, Dennis, and Nathan Vrooman of Ankida Ridge Vineyards. They discuss their journey to plant a vineyard, create delicious wines, and their approach to sustainable farming.

9. Fine Wine Confidential: Ben Jordan, Early Mountain Vineyards (43:22)

Date:
2021-06-02
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Jordan, Ben
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Ben Jordan, the winemaker for Early Mountain Vineyards. They discuss how his wine career moved from California to Virginia, his thoughts on hybrid grapes, Early Mountain Vineyard’s Petit Manseng, and more.

10. Fine Wine Confidential: Bill Curtis (40:12)

Date:
2022-04-05
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Curtis, Bill
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Bill Curtis, owner of Tastings Restaurant, Wine Bar and Wine Shop in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss his approach to cooking, the pioneers of Virginia winegrowing, and more.