Department of Africana Studies

About Africana studies

Student Profiles

Hellena Admassu

Travel Experience
As part of the UHC South Africa Field Study Program, seven other Pitt students and I visited a number of cities in South Africa—Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, as well as Maseru, Lesotho’s capital, before settling in rural Mpumalanga for seven weeks. Read more about Hellena's exciting experience.

Redeate

Going back home
In January 2008 I returned to my birthplace Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While in Ethiopia, I was able to explore some of the issues that have hindered Ethiopia’s development. Read more about Redeat's trip to Ethiopia.

Martens Roc

Home
Montgomery County, PA

Why Africana studies
Having learned little about African American or African history,  I decided that the Department of Africana Studies would be able to educate me. Read more about Martens.

Heidi Carpenter

Home
Baltimore, MD

Why Africana studies
When I took the Introduction to Africana Studies course, I loved the diversity of what I was learning. Read more about Heidi.

Mission

Our mission is the study, research, interpretation, and dissemination of knowledge concerning African America, African, and Caribbean affairs and cultures. Read the full mission.

Careers

Africana studies offers many career pathways based on your areas of interest. Learn more about the opportunities and find your road to the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about the major and its requirements? Find the answers to some frequently asked questions.

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