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  • Welcoming Dr. Kamesha Spates

    In January 2023, Dr. Kamesha Spates will join the Department of Africana Studies as the new William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Africana Studies.

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  • Africana Studies at 50 and Beyond...

    Africana Studies at 50 and Beyond...

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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  • Pitt's Day of Giving

    The Africana Studies Department has been highlighted for Pitt's Day of Giving. Your gift could help us win the Dean's Challenge!

  • 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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Dr. Robin Brooks's Book Wins Honorable Mention.
Dr. Robin Brooks wrote an article for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette detailing the distinctive history of Black politics in Pittsburgh.
Welcoming Dr. Kamesha Spates
CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Amanda Boston selected to receive the Dr. Larry E. Davis Emerging Scholar Award
Dr. Christel Temple named Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Black Studies
Africana Studies Co-sponsors "Archiving Your Family Collections: African Genealogy Workshop" by Heinz History Center
Robin Brooks featured on NPR-WESA for her book Class Interruptions
Amanda Boston interviewed for PublicSource article, "Unbalanced: An artist takes on the racial tilt of Allegheny County’s aging property assessments"
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Student Profile

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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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Revised 01/30/23Copyright 2023