University of Pittsburgh

Department of Africana Studies

Contact

Administrators

Department Chair

Brenda Berrian
4148 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Tel: 412-648-7543
E-mail: bberrian @pitt.edu

Department Administrator

Marlease L. Bennett

4146 WEsley W. Posvar Hall

Tel: 412-648-7555

E-mail: mlg50@pitt.edu

Administrative Assistant

Monique S. Howze
4141 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Tel: 412-648-7546
E-mail: moh10@pitt.edu

Affiliated Activities

Black Dance Workshop

Artistic Director: Oronde Sharif

Shona Sharif Drum and Dance Ensemble

Artistic Director: Oronde Sharif

Kuntu Repertory Theatre

Founder/Producing Artistic Director: Vernell A. Lillie

Kuntu Writers' Workshop

Director: Chawley Williams

 

Africana studies explores concepts in African American literature, theatre, and dance.

Our Mission is The study, research, interpretation, and dissemination of knowledge concerning African American, African, and Caribbean affairs and culture.