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.

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UConn's Africana Studies Institute educates its community about the important historical and cultural contributions of people of African descent.

This course will empower you to critically evaluate empirical research, media sources, laws, policies, and initiatives that shape the experiences of Black families. Black families are not a monolith. In this course, we will explore the diversity in family structures and practices. Our learning community will prioritize strength-based approaches to the study of Black families by centering the fullness of their humanity, cultural assets and joy across a variety of contexts.
#africana #blackfamilies #uconn #community

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This course will empower you to critically evaluate empirical research, media sources, laws, policies, and initiatives that shape the experiences of Black families. Black families are not a monolith. In this course, we will explore the diversity in family structures and practices. Our learning community will prioritize strength-based approaches to the study of Black families by centering the fullness of their humanity, cultural assets and joy across a variety of contexts. #africana #blackfamilies #uconn #community

This course will empower you to critically evaluate empirical research, media sources, laws, policies, and initiatives that shape the experiences of Black families. Black families are not a monolith. In this course, we will explore the diversity in family structures and practices. Our learning community will prioritize strength-based approaches to the study of Black families by centering the fullness of their humanity, cultural assets and joy across a variety of contexts.
#africana #blackfamilies #uconn #community ...

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Africana Studies has a new course for Spring 2024! Students will have the opportunity to explore and create digital humanities projects focused on African and African-descended peoples, cultures, and histories. #newcourse #digitalhumanities #africana

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Africana Studies has a new course for Spring 2024! Students will have the opportunity to explore and create digital humanities projects focused on African and African-descended peoples, cultures, and histories. #newcourse #digitalhumanities #africana

Africana Studies has a new course for Spring 2024! Students will have the opportunity to explore and create digital humanities projects focused on African and African-descended peoples, cultures, and histories. #newcourse #digitalhumanities #africana ...

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Looking for a Spring 2024 AFRA course? Join AFRA 3224/HIST 3770 History of Pan-Africanism taught by professor Bryan Cooper Ownens!

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Looking for a Spring 2024 AFRA course? Join AFRA 3224/HIST 3770 History of Pan-Africanism taught by professor Bryan Cooper Ownens!

Looking for a Spring 2024 AFRA course? Join AFRA 3224/HIST 3770 History of Pan-Africanism taught by professor Bryan Cooper Ownens! ...

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Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey recently visited UConn`s campus for an incredible talk about Hip Hop Feminism. This event was timely as it is the fiftieth anniversary of Hip Hop.

This event was co-sponsored with The Center for the Study for Popular Music, The Popular Culture Initiative at The Humanities Institute and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey recently visited UConn's campus for an incredible talk about Hip Hop Feminism. This event was timely as it is the fiftieth anniversary of Hip Hop. This event was co-sponsored with The Center for the Study for Popular Music, The Popular Culture Initiative at The Humanities Institute and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey recently visited UConn`s campus for an incredible talk about Hip Hop Feminism. This event was timely as it is the fiftieth anniversary of Hip Hop.

This event was co-sponsored with The Center for the Study for Popular Music, The Popular Culture Initiative at The Humanities Institute and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies ...

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Upcoming Events

  1. Apr 11 Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship and Award Dinner 5:00pm