by Professor Brackett Akwaaba! Welcome! I wish to welcome you to our course blog dedicated to the miniature research projects created by students in the African American Studies Course: AFAM 310 African Diaspora Experience at the University of Puget Sound. …
By Jade and Liv Skin Bleaching Skin lightening, or skin bleaching, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to lighten dark areas of skin or achieve a generally paler skin tone. It’s usually used to improve the appearance of blemishes such …
By Sammie, Makenna, and Daniel Overview We explore how Hiplife and Highlife have become a rich part of the Ghanaian musical experience primarily within the younger generation. Although these two genres differ in style and content, they are both beautiful …
Living the Highlife in Ghana: Origins and Influences of Ghanaian Music Read more »
by Elena & Mara We are interested in exploring the concept of sustainability in Ghana and examining how actions that we, in the west, consider to be “sustainable” are actually impacting people in Ghana. Although there are many components to …
Rethinking Sustainability: Exploring Agriculture and E-waste in Ghana Read more »