Department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University

Department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University The Georgia State University Department of Africana Studies was founded in 1994. It promotes the principles of academic excellence and social responsibility.

Africana Studies (Dr. Hobson & Dr. Lydner) out and about last week at the FIFA Fan Festival ⚽Czechia 🇨🇿 1–1 🇿🇦 South Afr...
06/23/2026

Africana Studies (Dr. Hobson & Dr. Lydner) out and about last week at the FIFA Fan Festival ⚽
Czechia 🇨🇿 1–1 🇿🇦 South Africa
Who are you rooting for this World Cup? Drop your team below 👇🏾

The Department of Africana Studies wishes you all a Happy Juneteenth! On June 19th, 1865, the news of emancipation final...
06/19/2026

The Department of Africana Studies wishes you all a Happy Juneteenth! On June 19th, 1865, the news of emancipation finally made it to Galveston, Texas more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Congratulations to our Africana Studies undergraduate and graduate students on the successful completion of their degree...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our Africana Studies undergraduate and graduate students on the successful completion of their degrees. We are deeply proud of your academic achievements and look forward to the meaningful contributions you will make in your future endeavors.

The Department also proudly congratulates our graduating undergraduate seniors and MA students on the successful complet...
04/29/2026

The Department also proudly congratulates our graduating undergraduate seniors and MA students on the successful completion of their respective programs. We commend each graduate for their achievements and contributions to our academic community and extend our very best wishes as they embark on the next stage of their scholarly, professional, and personal endeavors.
Congratulations! We look forward to all you will achieve.

We were pleased to recognize our students’ outstanding academic achievement and leadership at our Student Appreciation C...
04/29/2026

We were pleased to recognize our students’ outstanding academic achievement and leadership at our Student Appreciation Ceremony on April 23rd. The Department of Africana Studies extends its sincere congratulations to this year’s award recipients and expresses deep appreciation for their excellence, dedication, and contributions to our academic community.
Award Recipients:
Anna Julia Cooper/W.E.B. Du Bois Award: Wanda Truesdale; Chinganji Akinyela
Kwame Ture Award: Mariyah Carter
John Henrik Clarke Award: Laila LeRoy
Asa Hilliard Award: Theophilus Humphrey
AAS Graduate Award: Taylor Money-Worthy
AAS Undergraduate Research Award: Tyrek Washington
Renata Hicks–Jamila Maat‑Nation Award: Dr. Shannon

On this , we celebrate Mrs. Keshunda Millbrook, the department specialist in the Department of Africana Studies on in...
04/22/2026

On this , we celebrate Mrs. Keshunda Millbrook, the department specialist in the Department of Africana Studies on in downtown , GA! Mrs. Millbrook always has a bright smile and a willingness to help.

Greetings! The Department of Africana Studies invites you to join us for our Undergraduate Research Colloquium next week...
04/16/2026

Greetings! The Department of Africana Studies invites you to join us for our Undergraduate Research Colloquium next week. Come support our students as they showcase their scholarship and research.
📅 Thursday, April 23
📍 25 Park Place, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Room 223
🕥 10:30 AM

Greetings! The Department of Africana Studies invites you to join us for our Undergraduate Research Colloquium next week...
04/15/2026

Greetings! The Department of Africana Studies invites you to join us for our Undergraduate Research Colloquium next week. Come support our students as they showcase their scholarship and research.
📅 Thursday, April 23rd
📍 25 Park Place, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Room 223
🕥 10:30 AM

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Atlanta, GA
30302

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