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African American Studies Program

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    Fifty Years of Consciousness and Community

50th Anniversary

Since 1971, we have boldly taught the Black experience at the University of South Carolina. Please join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary in the 2021-22 academic year.

50th Anniversary Capstone Events

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Angela Davis to deliver Smalls Lecture on April 21

The author, activist and scholar Angela Davis will deliver the 2022 Robert Smalls Annual Lecture as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of African American Studies at UofSC. Register on Eventbrite.com

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South Carolina Africana Studies Symposium

The African American Studies Program at UofSC is honored to host a symposium emphasizing Black Studies scholarship across South Carolina on April 21-22.

 

Qiana Whitted

A Message From the Director

Qiana Whitted invites you to celebrate the history and mission of the African American Studies Program.

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Building Our Program

Explore the history of the African American Studies Program.

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50th Anniversary Events

Music, poetry, film screenings and lectures to explore and celebrate the impact of African American Studies at UofSC.

 

 

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