Why do we need Peace Studies?
Scholars of Peace Studies are familiar with this question. Why do we need peace studies? With the end of the Cold War, hasn't humanity safely avoided the existential threat of Mutually Assured Destruction? Didn't...
Pondering Mandela’s Legacies
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
As concerns about Mandela's health make news around the world, it seems appropriate to begin a reflection on the life and legacies of the man and the icon.
“I’m a Human Being”
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
Every city in the world has its share of the urban homeless. Like many people, I am sometimes guilty of assuming that all urban homelessness is self-inflicted. "They just don’t want to...
The Moral Verdict of History
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
It was Rev. Martin Luther King who stated: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” There can be no truer statement.
Very often, the positions we take...
PFC2: A Theme Song for Peace and Justice
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
Readers of this blog will know that I am a big fan of the musical Group “Playing for Change.” Playing for Change is an initiative that digitally brings together musicians from all...
President Obama Message to the Iranian People
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
Obama’s message to the Iranian people marks a refreshing break from the adversarial and belligerent rhetoric that has characterized US-Iranian relations for over three decades. Hopefully this marks a small but significant...
Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story
Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single...
Playing for Change
Playing for Change is an interesting initiative that digitally brings musicians from all over the word together to create beautiful and empowering music aimed at bringing positive change to the world. Their videos have...
Congo Mission
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
A documentary on the ravages of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mandela Day: July 18
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
Prisoner for 21 years
Activist for 67
Inspiration for 91 years
Summer Delight: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
One of the attractions of attending a conference in New Orleans is the opportunity to enjoy great jazz music. No stay in New Orleans iS complete without a walk down Bourbon Street to enjoy...
Back To Life – Uganda Mission
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
A documentary produced by Denise Lodde for Crossroads TV, Back to Life explores the challenges and needs of Northern Ugandans as they make their way back home and start life all over again after...
The John Hodgman Raost
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
John Hodgman delivers one of the funniest roasts ever delivered. A classic example of how to be pleasantly funny without being offensive. Many of today’s shock jocks could use a lesson or...
From Dust to Gold
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
Excerpts from a documentary on the challenges of Economic Development and Nation Building in Africa (Producer: Andrew Younger, 2002)
Obama Election Victory Celebration
A moving rendition of "Lift every voice" at an Obama victory celebration in Washington on the night of the election.
Reflections on the the Abolition of the Slave Trade”
By Bonny Ibhawoh,
“Routes to Freedom: Reflections on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade”
Presentation at the Conference on the Bicentenary of the of the Slave Trade organised by the Faculty of Law...
Abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade in Africa (Part 2)
Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh (McMaster University, Canada) Presentation at: Routes to Freedom: Reflections on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade." Bicentenary Conference, University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law from March 14th to...