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7 years ago
The UA Africana Studies Program invites applications for small grants to support research activities of current Africana Studies affiliated faculty members. These research projects must directly benefit the Africana Studies Program's curriculum,...
7 years ago
This is how cool our Africana Studies Program and faculty are at the University of Arizona. Read story on Africana Studies and Dr. Bryan Carter in The Atlantic HERE   What are you waiting for? How will you shape the future? Declare your major in...
7 years ago
Associate Professor of Africana Studies Bryan Carter and Professor Kelland Thomas of the Fred Fox School of Music have recently been awarded one of five Faculty Collaboration Grants from the Confluencenter. These funds will help further the Harlem...
7 years ago
Africana Studies major Jimaral Marshall was the first UA student selected for a paid internship at HipHopDX, the most popular online hip-hop magazine owned by Cheri Media, produced out of Los Angeles, CA. Cheri Media signed an agreement with the...
7 years ago
On May 13, 2015, during its end of year reception at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, AZ, the University of Arizona's Africana Studies Program awarded its second and annual Distinguished Service Award in recognition and appreciation of...
8 years ago
Why YOU Should Double Major in Africana Studies? Dr. Jennifer Donahue tells you why HERE To declare a double major or dual degree in Africana Studies, just send your student ID number to adurand@email.arizona.edu  
8 years ago
Affiliated Professor of Africana Studies Geta Leseur was recently interviewed by Ted Simons on the TV show Arizona Horizon for her book Not all Okies are White: The Lives of Black Cotton Pickers in Arizona. Watch the interview HERE. Published in...
8 years ago
Check out this cool Facebook post that was shared by the University of Arizona official Facebook page featuring the Africana Studies Streetcar in celebration of Black History month.   
8 years ago
The following two Africana Studies majors were selected for an Africana Studies Award of $8,500 each to help them attend our summer program in South Africa and Swaziland: Congratulations to Kelsey McGee and Desiree Ranshaw! I received the Study...
8 years ago
Dear colleagues, students, and friends, I am very happy to inform you that Jerome Dotson has accepted our offer to join the University of Arizona's Africana Studies Program as Assistant Professor in the fall 2015. Prof. Dotson is receiving his Ph.D...
8 years ago
Dr. Tani Sanchez, Associate Professor of Africana Studies, and some Africana Studies majors produced two videos to highlight some of the many exciting opportunities of our program. Watch them here: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
8 years ago
Please consider attending the Africana Studies Program's African American History Tour and earn credit! See all details HERE   Watch the video HERE   Africana Studies majors and minors may also apply for the new 100% Engagement Award. See all...

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