Cleveland State University Department of Africana Studies

02/24/2026

04/04/2025

Please join us on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, as we welcome Dr. Tiana Wilson, Assistant Professor from the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Africana Studies, for a special lecture, “Imagined Solidarity: Print, Culture, and the Third World Women’s Alliance”. All are welcomed to attend, and a zoom option is provided for those unable to join us on campus.

03/25/2025

Please join us for the Kujichagulia Writing Workshop, this Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center. This workshop will be facilitated by Adrienne Gosselin, Ph.D., Professor of English and Africana Studies. Students are encouraged to bring their writing assignments to this workshop and enjoy refreshments that will be provided.

03/07/2025

Please join us for our Umoja Roundtable with Mental Healthcare Professionals, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:30 AM -12:30 PM in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, Berkman Hall, room 137. Hope to see you there!

03/05/2025

Please join us Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, Berkman Hall, Room 137, for our Black “Herstory” Celebration. This event will feature readings and recitations of poems by and about Black women with a special tribute to Nikki Giovanni, who recently became an ancestor.

01/12/2025

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11/08/2024

09/20/2024

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09/12/2024

The Africana Studies Department invites you to the Soul of Cleveland Tour! Join us on Wednesday, September 18th, as we explore some of Cleveland’s most historic sites and landmarks.

Stop by the Howard A. Mimms Cultural Center to sign up for either the 9am or 1pm trip. Sign up is first come first serve!

Be on the lookout for more information including upcoming events! We look forward to you joining us!

09/10/2024

09/09/2024

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