Afrocentrism
Afrocentrism is a scholarly and cultural movement that seeks to center African peoples and perspectives in the interpretation of world history, culture, and knowledge. Proponents argue that traditional historiography and curricula in many Western institutions have marginalized or distorted Africa's past, contributions, and agency, and they aim to reframe history from an African-centered viewpoint.
Origins and core ideas: Afrocentrism emerged in the late 20th century among African American scholars and the
Variants and goals: Afrocentrism spans academic, educational, and popular contexts. Some adherents advocate curricula that foreground
Reception and critique: Critics caution against essentialism, selective use of evidence, or neglect of non-African contributions,