Theorizing African Diaspora Archaeology

As African diaspora archaeology continues to grow, archaeologists are rapidly expanding their theoretical toolkit to help explain and make sense of the archaeological record. This search for explanatory models and theoretical frameworks has caused many archaeologists to look outside of the sphere of traditional archaeology and anthropology. Using diverse theoretical perspectives from Africana Studies, Public Health, and other disciplines, panelists will attempt to wed theory with archaeological data to help rethink old African diaspora sites and help explain new ones. This symposium was co-organized by the Society of Black Archaeologists in collaboration with the Gender and Minority Affairs Committee.