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The African American Studies program envisions its unique mission as the advancement of knowledge about continental and diasporic African and African American cultures (history, economics, politics, religion, philosophy, art, music, and literature); the delivery of multidisciplinary instruction from an African-centered perspective; and the promotion of cross cultural understanding.
12/19/2022
The UAB African American Studies Program is hiring! We invite applications for a renewable Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Assistant Professor with promotion opportunities. We are recruiting applications from scholars specializing in African American Studies (Black or Diasporic Studies) or related fields.
Learn more about the position at: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/17237
08/22/2022
There’s still time to make changes to your class schedule this fall!
Prof. Melissa C. Nelson, MPH, will teach “Public Health and Medical Issues in the Black Community” (AAS 420) on Tuesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. in University Hall.
08/21/2022
https://sidewalk24.sched.com/event/17BjP/black-mothers-love-resist?iframe=no
Check out the Sidewalk Film Festival and watch this amazing film that AAS alumna Anissa Latham worked on as a field producer. It is the Alabama premiere here in Birmingham!
24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank: Black Mothers Love & Resist View more about this event at 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank
06/20/2022
https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
Juneteenth Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.
06/20/2022
https://medium.com//juneteenth-is-not-that-holiday-cc7e7d4b6f88
Juneteenth is not THAT holiday… In the Summer of 2021, the decision was made to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest known…
06/20/2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG9xfktFjwg
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee reflects on her journey to secure a national holiday The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. to call for Juneteenth's holiday status. News Streamin...
06/18/2022
https://www.bcri.org/juneteenth/
Juneteenth - BCRI Sign up to Volunteer Book Your Free Gallery Tour Reservations are encouraged but not required. View our Juneteenth Celebration Guide We’ll see you on June 18th at The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute! The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is pleased to invite you to take part in our 2022 Junet...
05/05/2022
Join us on May 11, 2022 at 4 pm, either in-person or online, for Dr. Tonya Perry's hybrid book talk! Dr. Perry has co-authored a timely and necessary work, and we are excited to engage with her around racial equity and education. Thank you Dr. Perry for allowing AAS to host you! We look forward to next Wednesday!✨
05/04/2022
If you're thinking about deep cultural experiences or rigorous, critical, and timely knowledge exploration this summer, please consider enrolling in one of our seven courses. Theory and praxis are beautifully aligned and absolutely necessary.
03/08/2022