News

(Feb. 23, 2017)
University Mourns Loss of AAS Professor Rennie Simson“Professor Simson played a key role in building the Department of African American Studies into the renowned department it is today,” says Dean Karin Ruhlandt

(Feb. 15, 2017)
A Conversation with Kwame DixonProfessor Dixon reflects on the changing landscape of Latin American culture and politics

(Feb. 10, 2017)
Deadline for Paris Noir 2017 ExtendedCelebrated study abroad program explores the influence of Black culture, literature, and experience in Paris

(Jan. 31, 2017)
Africa Initiative Hosts Kwame Dixon Talk, Book SigningThe Afro-Brazilian Experience as a Model for 21st Century Pan Africanism

(Oct. 20, 2016)
Syracuse to Host Black Lives Matter Panel Discussion Nov. 9The modern civil rights movement will be examined through an interdisciplinary panel on November 9

(Sept. 29, 2016)
Black & Banned!Students, Faculty gather at Bird Library to read aloud from banned and challenged books. (VIDEO)

(Sept. 16, 2016)
Anthony Davis to Address Music, Social Justice Sept. 26Anthony Davis will discuss his work at Bird Library on Monday, Sept. 26