Department of Africana Studies
Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study devoted to the critical and systematic examination of the cultural, political, social, economic, and historical experiences of African Americans, Africans, and peoples of African descent around the world.
Our intellectual work and programing highlight the impact of Africa and the African diasporas on humanity. Through its research, academic initiatives and public programming, the Center’s work seeks to explore the profound ways in which African peoples have functioned on a global scale and how their experiences have resonated around the world throughout history.
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Upcoming Events
Africana Studies 11th Annual Graduate Student Colloquium
Black Queer Placemaking: Methods, Histories, Diasporas
Paul Joseph López Oro, Ph.D., Chrystel Oloukoï, J.T. Roane, Ph.D.
The Department of Africana Studies invites you to our 11th Annual Graduate Student Colloquium, "Black Queer Placemaking: Methods, Histories, Diasporas”. For reasons of space, we encourage community members not…
The 3rd Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies
Navigating the Future: Democracy, Progressive Politics and Inclusive Development in Africa - The Sierra Leone Experience
His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone.
Join us for The 3rd Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies featuring His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone. Register now for this event on March 25, 2024, at 5:30pm, at Perry World…