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Department of African American Studies

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For the Community

The Department of African American Studies is a valuable and beloved resource in the Midlands. Our AFAM faculty and students are deeply invested in offering programs and lectures that elevate the conversations about history, culture and the arts. We look forward to seeing you. 

Events and Facilities

Reserve Booker T. Washington Auditorium for Your Event

The Booker T. Washington Auditorium, located on Wheat Street across from the Blatt Physical Education Center, may be reserved based on availability.

Attend the Robert Smalls Lecture Series

This annual lecture series has attracted notable speakers such as Jonathan Green, Cornell West and Nikky Finney.

Andrew Billingsley Awards

These annual awards are designed to honor one faculty member and one member of our community who each embody the legacy of Dr. Andrew Billingsley and his scholarship on behalf of African American families. 

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