What is Africana Studies?

Africana Studies is a field of study that is interdisciplinary in focus. The Institute teaches classes ranging from sociology, political science, history, and education among our diverse offerings. More specifically at UCONN, for three decades we have trained our students to critically analyze the varied experiences of people of African descent globally and locally. We have a strong public history presence that focuses on Black people in New England and Connecticut that helps the program remain committed to the principles that Africana Studies was founded on, community engagement.

Why Major in Africana Studies?

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Alumni Profiles

Our alumni have a wide range research interests. Click the link below to view their profiles and why they chose Africana Studies!

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#ASI #BookTalk #AfricanaStudies #UConn
 Join us for this Africans Book Talk with Professor Fumilayo Showers!

March 27, 2024 at 4pm.
Location: Class of ‘47 Room, Babbidge Library.

#ASI #BookTalk #AfricanaStudies #UConn
Join us for this Africans Book Talk with Professor Fumilayo Showers!

March 27, 2024 at 4pm.
Location: Class of ‘47 Room, Babbidge Library.
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#ASI #AfricanaStudies #BlackWomen #UConn

Who Fights For Black Women?
Join the AACC and UCHI on March at 5pm in the AACC Community Lounge!

Link for RSVP below and in our bio:

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#ASI #AfricanaStudies #BlackWomen #UConn

Who Fights For Black Women?
Join the AACC and UCHI on March at 5pm in the AACC Community Lounge!

Link for RSVP below and in our bio:

LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbQDTQGkFC-vPfrjVyF7Th74525hoav3jbDS6riH_qINJlPQ/viewform

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#ASI AfricanStudiesInstitute #UConn #Film #Ampe #BlackGIrls
Join us on April 9, 2024 For Ampe: Leap Into the Sky, Black Girl film screening!

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Join us on April 9, 2024 For Ampe: Leap Into the Sky, Black Girl film screening!

@ampestudyfilm
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#Symposium #EthnicStudies #Archival #ASI #UConn

Participate in the Ethnic Studies Symposium honoring the 1974 sit-in will be Friday, April 5th from 10:30-6pm. Our keynote speaker will be Antoinette Brim-Bell, the CT State Poet Laureate. 

Link to view the Call for Papers is below and in our bio. 

Link: https://humanities.uconn.edu/connecticut-ethnic-studies-symposium/

#Symposium #EthnicStudies #Archival #ASI #UConn

Participate in the Ethnic Studies Symposium honoring the 1974 sit-in will be Friday, April 5th from 10:30-6pm. Our keynote speaker will be Antoinette Brim-Bell, the CT State Poet Laureate.

Link to view the Call for Papers is below and in our bio.

Link: https://humanities.uconn.edu/connecticut-ethnic-studies-symposium/
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#Faculty #Talk #ASI #Elections #Us #Uconn

Join us for this amazing talk with Professor Evelyn Simien!

It will be held at Homer Babbidge Library 4th floor, HBL 4-209 room. 

You can also register to attend online.

Link: https://humanities.uconn.edu/2024/01/25/faculty-talk-evelyn-simien-on-historic-u-s-elections/

The link is also available in our bio and stories.

#Faculty #Talk #ASI #Elections #Us #Uconn

Join us for this amazing talk with Professor Evelyn Simien!

It will be held at Homer Babbidge Library 4th floor, HBL 4-209 room.

You can also register to attend online.

Link: https://humanities.uconn.edu/2024/01/25/faculty-talk-evelyn-simien-on-historic-u-s-elections/

The link is also available in our bio and stories.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Mar 20 Reproductive Justice: The Intersection of Health, Rights, and Social Justice 6:30pm
  2. Mar 27 Africana Book Talk with Dr. Fumi Showers 4:00pm
  3. Mar 28 Exhibit Reception - Respond Personally: Commemorating the 1974 Black Student Sit-In 3:00pm
  4. Apr 9 Ampe: Leap for the Sky Black Girl Screening Event 7:00pm
  5. Apr 11 Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship and Award Dinner 5:00pm