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    The Department of Africana Studies denounces the horrific and senseless acts of gun violence and racially motivated terrorism that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14

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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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  • 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

    The mission of the Department of Africana Studies is to advance the study, interpretation, and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the experiences of people of African descent in Africa and the Diaspora. Learn more about the road to your future.

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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"
Robin Brooks in Pitt News article "ICYMI: A conversation on class, gender and fiction"
Robin Brooks in Pitt News article "Pitt professor talks new book, Class Disparities and Black women's literature"
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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 05/18/22Copyright 2022