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Department of African American Studies

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For the Community

The Department of African American Studies is a valuable and beloved resource in the Midlands. Our AFAM faculty and students are deeply invested in offering programs and lectures that elevate the conversations about history, culture and the arts. We look forward to seeing you. 

Events and Facilities

Attend the Robert Smalls Lecture Series

This annual lecture series has attracted notable speakers such as Jonathan Green, Cornell West and Nikky Finney.

Andrew Billingsley Awards

These annual awards are designed to honor one faculty member and one member of our community who each embody the legacy of Dr. Andrew Billingsley and his scholarship on behalf of African American families. 

AFAM Sankofa Symposium

This symposium brings together scholars, students, community leaders, and cultural practitioners for a full day of dialogue rooted in the Sankofa tradition: the understanding that we must know where we've been in order to chart where we're going. Click to register now!

 

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