What is Africana Studies?

The primary mission of the Africana Studies Institute (formerly the Institute for African American Studies) is to enlighten and inform the University of Connecticut community and the people of the State of Connecticut, nation and the world about the history, culture, contributions and experiences of people of African descent in the United States and abroad. To achieve this goal, the ASI promotes high quality research, scholarship and teaching of the African American experience and sponsors a wide variety of programs on topics and issues that are critical  to Black America and pertinent to a better understanding of the Black World.

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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Upcoming Events

  1. Oct 8 Africana Studies @ UConn Open House 9:30am
  2. Oct 10 The Love Below: Generations of Feminism in Hip-Hop 4:00pm
  3. Apr 11 Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship and Award Dinner 5:00pm

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