Department of Africana Studies
The struggle of Africans and people of African descent to move forward in their societies, often against overwhelming odds, is one of the most compelling areas of inquiry ...
Africana studies describe and analyze the origins and experiences of people of African descent wherever they live or have lived. These fields are inherently comparative, international, and interdisciplinary in approach, embracing a wide range of pursuits in the humanities and social sciences and including the performing arts.