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There are numerous opportunities to explore your interest in Afro-American studies.
Spotlight on a Student
I never really learned about Black Studies or anything like that in high school, or at any point really in my educational experience. So I thought a lot of the information was very enlightening and good to learn about, and talk about with other people who are like-minded.
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Symposium and Memorial Honoring the Life and Work of Professor John Bracey
The W. E. B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies hold a symposium in Professor Bracey's honor on Friday, October 20 from 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. in the Integrative Learning Center (ILC). The campus-wide memorial for Professor Bracey was on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Amherst Room of the Campus Center.
Karl Lyn: 2023 Recipient of the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that one of our amazing PhD students, Karl Lyn, has been named a 2023 recipient of the prestigious Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The UMass Black Presence Project
The UMass Black Presence website serves as a living history of the experiences, contributions, and stories of Black students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Through oral history interviews and research on historical figures, we've captured these stories to provide an authentic and in-depth understanding of these lived experiences.
HFA Careers & Internships
HFA Careers & Internships
HFA Advising & Career Center
HFA Advising & Career Center
Info for Graduate Students
Info for Graduate Students
ScholarWorks: Afro-American Studies Collection
ScholarWorks: Afro-American Studies Collection
National Council for Black Studies
National Council for Black Studies
Info for Faculty
Info for Faculty
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We welcome the support of our alumni and friends. Please contact Tricia Loveland if you are considering a gift to the W. E. B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies. Gifts of all sizes—and types—make an impact.