The Department of African American Studies fully supports the Blk Pwr Coalition and the students who have spoken out against the vile, racist video from a UW student that surfaced recently on social media. We see …
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TA In African American Studies Needed For Fall 2023
TA in African American Studies needed for Fall 2023! Teaching Assistant for AAS 156: Black Music and American Cultural Studies. TA appointment is for the Fall 2023 semester only. Position includes salary, tuition remission, and …
Welcome 2 Houston Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town by Langston Collin Wilkins
Langston Collin Wilkins returns to the city where he grew up to illuminate the complex relationship between place, identity, and music in Houston’s hip hop culture. Interviews with local rap artists, producers, and managers inform …
Day of The Badger
Thank you to all our donors who donated to our department for Day of the Badger. Day of the Badger is a day for all alumni, students, and friends throughout Badger nation to give to …
Left of Black Dr. Christina Greene on The Incredible Story of Joan Little
Left of Black Dr. Christina Greene on The Incredible Story of Joan Little Left of Black is a web series featuring interviews with Black Studies scholars created and hosted by James B. Duke Distinguished Professor …
Major Efforts Underway to Address Madison’s Lack of Progress for Minority-Owned Businesses
AAS Alum Rev. Gee and current Student Affairs Program Coordinator Nina Akli are featured in the WI State Journal article Major Efforts Underway to Address Madison’s Lack of Progress for Minority-Owned Businesses
Black Women Speak Out About Casino Gambling
Professor Christina Greene featured in Fueling Discovery Section in the Wisconsin State Journal
Professor Christina Greene is featured on page 26 in the annual edition of “Fueling Discovery.” Professor Greene’s article is titled “The ‘Free Joan Little’ campaign highlights familiar struggles.” “Fueling Discovery” is a supplemental piece in …
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Social Sciences Job Opening
The Department of Afro-American Studies is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in the social sciences to begin in the Fall 2022 term. Please apply or share. https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/511055/assistant-professor-in-afroamerican-studies
Ho-Chunk Nation Flag-Raising
Friday, November 4 at 10:00 am the Ho-Chunk Flag will be raised over Bascom Hill for the first time. The event is open to the public. https://oursharedfuture.wisc.edu/flag-raising-2021/