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  • Congratulations to Dr. Jerome Taylor on His Upcoming Retirement

    The Africana Studies Department extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Jerome Taylor on his upcoming retirement. We are deeply grateful for his years of dedicated service, insightful contributions, and unwavering commitment to the university. Dr. Taylor’s impact on our community and the field of Africana Studies is immeasurable, and we wish him a fulfilling and joyous retirement ahead. We thank him for everything he has done and look forward to celebrating his remarkable career.

    Wishing you all the best, Dr. Taylor!

Why Africana Studies?

African, African-American, and Caribbean cultures, traditions, and values are crucial to an understanding of the vital importance of Africa as a major player in the global system in this age of global interdependence. Learn more about the road to your future.

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'We Produce Great Minds'

Watch a video of students and professors describing what makes Africana Studies a unique department that produces lawyers, doctors, business executives and other successful graduates.

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  • Newsletter

    Catch up with the latest news from the Department of Africana Studies, including recent events, initiatives, and spotlights, in our Newsletter (PDF).

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    Sports Initiative

    Learn more about our new Africana Studies Sports Initiative, launching in 2024.

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    Mission Statement

    We study, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the experiences of people of African descent in Africa and the Diaspora. Learn more about us.

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    My Dietrich School Story

    Together, we'll create your own personal success story. Learn more about My Dietrich School Story »

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Article featuring Africana Studies Graduate Student Ariel Mejia
Congratulations to Dr. Kamesha Spates who has been awarded the 2026 Applied, Clinical, and Public Sociologist of the Year Award by the North Central Sociological Association.
Congratulations to Gracie Amoah who has been awarded the 2025 Penny Schwartz Student Travel Prize by the African Studies Association
Congratulations to Dr. Kamesha Spates
Dr. Kamesha Spates was an invited panelist Titled: Addressing and Understanding Suicide for the Engagement in the Black Community: A Virtual NAADC Summit
Dr. Germain published an expended and translated version of Black French Women with a prestigious French publishing house
Dr. Robin Brooks invited to give opening plenary talk for the 19th annual conference of the Working-Class Studies Association
Dr. Christel N. Temple Published An Article: What Can Sankofa Teach Us?
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African Dance & Drum Classes

Learn more about the Shona Sharif African Drum and Dance Ensemble, just one activity affiliated with the Department of Africana Studies.

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Department of Africana Studies

University of Pittsburgh
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Africana Studies
4140 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
230 South Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15260

412-648-7555
412-648-7214 (Fax)

 

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