UH African American Studies Program

UH African American Studies Program The University of Houston's African American Studies Program is the oldest African American Studies

We are excited to bring you the new date! Join us on September 22, 2026 in SCS, Space City Room!Free FoodHot TopicsAAS S...
09/04/2026

We are excited to bring you the new date! Join us on September 22, 2026 in SCS, Space City Room!

Free Food
Hot Topics
AAS Swag
Free Henna Tattoos and more!

Register by clicking on the QR code on the flyer!

🚨 **HOUSTON VENDORS — WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!** 🚨Want to get your business in front of a great crowd? We’re looking for v...
09/01/2026

🚨 **HOUSTON VENDORS — WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!** 🚨

Want to get your business in front of a great crowd? We’re looking for vendors to join us at the Annual Jazz Jam Brunch Fundraiser! 🎷🎶✨

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Fountain Life Center

Come showcase your products, promote your brand, connect with the community, and be part of an exciting day filled with **Jazz, R&B, brunch, entertainment, dancing & more!**

🛍️ **Vendor spots are available, but space is limited!**

Interested in becoming a vendor? **Drop a comment below or send us a DM for vendor information!**

Tag a Houston business that needs to be in the building! 👇🏾

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🎉 **Join us in celebrating Cheryl Lawson!** 🎉We are proud to honor Cheryl Lawson, recipient of the Dr. Marguerite Ross B...
09/01/2026

🎉 **Join us in celebrating Cheryl Lawson!** 🎉

We are proud to honor Cheryl Lawson, recipient of the Dr. Marguerite Ross Barnett Educators Award, at our annual Jazz Jam Brunch Fundraiser!🎷✨

Come celebrate Cheryl and support the African American Studies Department as we gather for an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, celebration, and giving.

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Fountain Life Center

🎟️ Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets today!

We can’t wait to celebrate Cheryl and this well-deserved honor with you! ❤️

Due to weather concerns and the safety of our students, faculty and staff, we decided to cancel today’s event. We hope t...
09/01/2026

Due to weather concerns and the safety of our students, faculty and staff, we decided to cancel today’s event.

We hope to reschedule it for next week but we will keep you posted!

Thank you!!!

🚨 TOMORROW🚨Make sure you join the African American Studies Department for our AAS Welcome Back Event tomorrow, September...
08/31/2026

🚨 TOMORROW🚨

Make sure you join the African American Studies Department for our AAS Welcome Back Event tomorrow, September 1st, in the SCS Bayou City Room! ❤️🐾

Come connect, have some fun, and kick off the semester with us! 🙌🏾
🔥 Hot Topics
🍽️ Food
🎁 AAS Swag
✨ FREE Henna Tattoos
🤝 Meet AAS faculty, staff & fellow students
🎉 And MORE!

Bring a friend and come see what AAS has planned for you this semester!

📍 SCS Bayou City Room 219
📅 Tomorrow | September 1st

We can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️

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📣 AAS STUDENTS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ❤️🤍Join the African American Studies Department next Tuesday, September 1 for a spe...
08/25/2026

📣 AAS STUDENTS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ❤️🤍

Join the African American Studies Department next Tuesday, September 1 for a special Welcome Back Event just for our students and their friends!

Come enjoy:
✨ Hot Topics & great conversations
🍽️ Food
🎁 AAS Swag
🤝 A chance to meet AAS faculty, staff & fellow students
🎓 Connect with others interested in African American Studies
And we have a special gift for you! 🎉

🖌️ FREE Henna Tattoos from 12:00–1:30 PM!

Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and be sure to share this with your friends and classmates.

We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off the semester together! ❤️

📅 Tuesday, September 1
📲 Register today by scanning the QR code!

See you next Tuesday! 🙌🏾

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Congratulations to our Visiting Scholar, Rev. Dr. Alexander Johnson (Alexander E. M. Johnson), on his exciting new appoi...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our Visiting Scholar, Rev. Dr. Alexander Johnson (Alexander E. M. Johnson), on his exciting new appointment as Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church!

We celebrate this incredible achievement and wish Rev. Dr. Johnson continued success, impact, and blessings as he steps into this new chapter of leadership and service.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Dr. Alexander Johnson on this well-deserved appointment! 🎉👏🏾

🎷 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎶Join the University of Houston Department of African American Studies for ...
08/21/2026

🎷 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎶
Join the University of Houston Department of African American Studies for the Jazz Jam with an R&B Twist Brunch—an unforgettable day of great music, great food, community, and celebration!

🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $125
⏰ Early Bird Special ends September 7!
After September 7, tickets increase to $150.

Your experience includes:
✨ Delicious Brunch
🎶 Live Entertainment
🏆 Special Awards & Recognition
🛍️ Shopping with Local Vendors
🤝 Networking, Fellowship & More!
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Fountain Life Center
🚪 Doors Open: 10:00 AM
🍽️ Brunch Begins: 10:30 AM

Don’t wait until the price goes up—secure your Early Bird ticket today!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://giving.uh.edu/class/jazz-jam
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Congratulations to Dr. Neema Langa who received recognition for her health research. Dr. Langa’s is an emerging scholar ...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Neema Langa who received recognition for her health research. Dr. Langa’s is an emerging scholar of Black maternal health. University of Houston | CLASS

Did you graduate from U of H with an AAS degree or minor? Or do you know someone who did?🏆Do you embody the activist spi...
08/19/2026

Did you graduate from U of H with an AAS degree or minor? Or do you know someone who did?
🏆
Do you embody the activist spirit of Lynn C. Susan? Nominations are now open for this special award!
🎗️
Scan the QR code to nominate yourself or someone you believe deserves to be recognized.

The winner will be recognized at our 3rd annual Jazz Jam with an R & B Twist, October 3, 2026. Doors open at 10:00 am!
🏆
The nomination deadline is August 24th!!

To purchase your tickets to the Jazz Jam brunch, click on the link in the bio!

Address

3553 Cullen Boulevard, Agnes Arnold Hall Room 629
Houston, TX
77204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17137432811

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