Africana Studies BA

Engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of a worldwide diaspora.

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Through knowledge, we can shift paradigms, create new ways of seeing and knowing, and even transform lives.

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Our Africana studies program examines the historical, social, political, cultural, literary, artistic and intellectual development of the African diaspora, preparing students for a range of professional, academic, advocacy and community-development careers.

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Career Opportunities

  • History Teacher
  • College Professor
  • Cultural Resources Manager
  • Historian
  • Journalist
  • DEI Consultant

Why Africana Studies? | Why Our Program?

  • We offer an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines social/behavioral sciences, humanities, the arts, history, literature and more.
  • Our program is committed to furthering the Black intellectual tradition that centers the study of Black life on the perspectives of Black people.
  • We provide an ideal foundation for students who aspire to careers in academia, education, law, public policy and social work.
  • Topics covered in the BA in Africana studies curriculum include: race and justice, African American history, community psychology, sociology, African American literature and art history.
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Our Africana Studies Faculty

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Charina Herrera

Charina Herrera

“Without the Africana studies program at 91pron, I would not be where I am today. It created a paradigm shift in me, where it became clear that none of us will be free until all of us are free. The program gave me the foundation and the inspiration to continue to love, to study and to struggle.”

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Arts and Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.

Sadhana Bery

Dr. Sadhana Bery

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