Professor Namwali Serpell on PBS News Hour’s “Brief but Spectacular”

“You might be wondering why a Zambian citizen and a resident alien of the United States is teaching you the history of American literature, but who better than an outsider to teach you about American literature?” 

Professor Namwali Serpell was recently on PBS News Hour’s “Brief but Spectacular” series to talk about belonging, identity, and her personal experience as an immigrant engaging with and teaching American literature.

You can see the segment here.