Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Original Fabric Map of Africa

Thanks, Michael.

I do recall sending a congratulatory 

note to the West African female 

designer, when the original map 

came out. I shall try to trace it.

Dr. Gloria Emeagwali
Professor of History/African Studies, CCSU
Chief Editor- "Africa Update"
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Gloria Emeagwali's Documentaries
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www.africahistory.net
Founding Coordinator, African Studies, CCSU

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From: 'Michael Afolayan' via USA Africa Dialogue Series <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 6:58 PM
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Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Original Fabric Map of Africa

 

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Gloria: I wonder if it was designed by Boston University African Studies Program in the late '70s to early '80s. It was the same Center that originated the map called "How Big Is Africa?" Sara Berry was there long ago when Bababra Brown was the Title VI Center Director. They may know something about it. Unfortunately, I don't have their contacts any longer. But your advice is great; if you don't attach your name to your own design, copyrighted and dated, it's in public domain and becomes a gift to the world. It's a book without an author!

MOA

On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 05:10:26 PM EDT, 'Emeagwali, Gloria (History)' via USA Africa Dialogue Series <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Does anyone know who originally 

designed the African fabric map?

It was posted on this list some years ago

by one of us. Now it is being appropriated by

a South Asian researcher who boldly claims

that she created the African fabric map.

 I am trying to trace the original innovator. 

My suggestion for all is that for any

design/map/chart,  please insert your

name on the actual  design along with

the  copyright symbol, to preempt 

intellectual theft.

GE

Dr. Gloria Emeagwali
Professor of History/African Studies, CCSU
Chief Editor- "Africa Update"
https://sites.ccsu.edu/afstudy/archive.html
Gloria Emeagwali's Documentaries
www.vimeo.com/gloriaemeagwali
www.africahistory.net
Founding Coordinator, African Studies, CCSU

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