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Teresa Barnes is a trained historian with a focus on the political, gender, and institutional histories of South African universities, as well as the political history of Zimbabwe. With over 25 years of experience living and working in southern Africa, she has developed a profound understanding of African history, especially regarding the intersection of memory, identity, and gender studies. Barnes has directed the Center for African Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since August 2017 and holds joint appointments in the Department of History and the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. Her scholarly work has taken a personal turn, focusing on recovering the histories of individuals and communities often marginalized in historical narratives. She has tackled various topics, such as the impacts of apartheid, anti-apartheid activism, and the roles of gender and class in shaping history. Additionally, Barnes has authored and co-authored several books and articles that contribute to the field of African studies, specifically examining women's roles in urbanization and social reproduction during the colonial era in Zimbabwe.
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