NEWS
Read below for the most up to date news from the Department of Africana Studies.
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Recent News
Two Giants in Civil Rights: The Department of African-American Studies celebrates the lives of Rep. John Lewis and Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian
The Department of African-American Studies at Georgia State University joins Atlanta, the nation and the world in celebrating the life of Congressman John Lewis, an audacious activist and statesman who championed democracy, civil and human rights for more than a...read more ❯
Dr. Lisa Shannon pens beautiful tribute in Atlanta Studies Journal dedicated to African-American Studies and History scholar Dr. Jacqueline Rouse
Read the article here: https://www.atlantastudies.org/2020/06/22/encountering-jacqueline-rouse/
Well done Dr....read more ❯
Dr. Jamae Morris selected as Summer 2020 Online Instruction Ambassador at GSU
Congratulations to the Department's very own Dr. Jamae Morris! Read below:
From the College of Arts and Sciences
"College of Arts & Sciences Faculty:
The Dean’s Office is excited to announce that we have selected six (6) faculty...read more ❯
AAS Alum and artist Theron Wilkerson selected as funded artist by Rural Performance/Production Lab (RRPL) through the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production
Our very own AAS Master's program alum Theron Wilkerson has been honored as 1 of 6 up and coming artists funded by the Rural Performance/Production Lab (RPPL) through The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production. AAS Master's program alum Theron Wilkerson has been...read more ❯
Eleven Majors Presented at the 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC)
Eleven students majoring in African-American Studies presented at the 2020 GSURC. In response to the pandemic, organizers of the conference transitioned all presentations to an online platform. Student work ranged from considerations of mental health among college...read more ❯
Dr. Jamae Morris honored as one of three Georgia State University faculty award recipients for commitment to undergraduate research
For the first time in its 14-year history, the Georgia State University Undergraduate Research Conference has awarded three faculty members for their commitment to mentoring student research.
Read the article...read more ❯
AAS Associate Professor Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey receives GSU Provost Fellowship
The Department's very own Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey was awarded a Provost's Faculty Research Fellowship for Fall 2020.
Here is the Provost Office's own words recognizing Dr. Bonnette-Bailey:
"As you know, the Provost's Faculty Research Fellowship...read more ❯
Graduate Student Spotlight: Ruby Manley
African-American Studies graduate student Ruby Manley reflects on her educational journey:
It has been a long road and I have a few more miles to go! The first step of my journey started as a freshman at West Georgia College four decades ago.
I have been accepted...read more ❯
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Africana Studies has changed its normal operations temporarily in accordance with our University guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our students, University community and our local, regional, national and global communities.
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Undergraduate Academic Director
If you have questions regarding our undergraduate program or undergraduate courses, please email:
Dr. Lisa R. Shannon
Undergraduate Courses:
If you have questions regarding our undergraduate course overflows, course authorizations, pre-requisites issues and special approvals please email:
Keshunda Millbrook, Department Specialist
Graduate Academic Director
If you have questions regarding our graduate program or graduate courses, please email:
Dr. Maurice Hobson
Graduate Courses:
If you have questions regarding our graduate course overflows, course authorizations, pre-requisites issues and special approvals please email:
Keshunda Millbrook, Department Specialist