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David H. Anthony, III is Professor Emeritus of African History at UC Santa Cruz. He was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University, and earned his MA and PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at Coppin State College (now University), The University of Oregon, and since 1988, the University of California, Santa Cruz.

He has done field work in Tanzania, Lesotho, and South Africa, and been published in African Studies Review, Social Sciences and Mission, Journal of Religion In Africa, Journal of Anglican Studies, among others.

Anthony’s focus on research includes: African and African-American history, art, music, literature and cinema; Eastern and Southern Africa; African languages; Indian Ocean world; African and African American linkages; Islamic civilization; African diaspora studies; World history.

Professor Anthony is a leader in campus public service, and has participated in a broad range of events such as film screenings, public talks and exhibitions, including the UC Santa Cruz Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation.

Anthony also has an affinity for film and music, and archives media ranging from African folk to contemporary jazz. Anthony plays both saxophone and flute.