Kent State University- Africana Studies

Students minoring in Africana Studies have career options in marketing, business, psychology, music, international affairs, public health, and more.

The Department of Pan-African Studies (DPAS) has a dual mission. Its academic mission is to offer a comprehensive, holistic, academic experience grounded in the knowledge base, cultural norms, traditions, and histories of diverse groups of people of African descent, whether on the African continent or within the African Diaspora.

04/08/2026

First, I want to thank everyone who responded to my daughter's "Save the Date" flyer announcing my retirement from KSU and the retirement party that was scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Unfortunately, we have had to postpone my retirement send-off because I suffered a medical emergency that will require some time for me to recover, to regain my health and to settle into my new normal.
We will keep you posted, and will announce a new date in the not too distant future. I was truly humbled by the many good wishes, the love and respect so many of you expressed. I also want to thank each of you for being a part of my journey.

02/06/2026

Sweet memories: my years coordinating the Afro-American Cultural Center at CSU and broadcasting on WCSB launched my career. I can’t thank the culture community enough for your embrace and for your support. My Cleveland experience prepared me for my Elder years at KSU. I’m looking forward to retiring in June. One Love!🙏🏿❤️🖤💚💛👊🏿

02/06/2026

01/30/2026

Who Is To Tell Our Story?https://www.theokantahblog.com/post/who-is-to-tell-our-story

02/03/2025

Black History Month 55th Anniversary Celebration

No education, no inspiration: We must keep learning Black history to combat racism | Opinion

02/02/2025

Greetings KSU family, I was asked to write a piece on the role that BUS played in extending Negro History Week into Black History Month for the first time in February 1970 by the Akron Beacon Journal.

No education, no inspiration: We must keep learning Black history to combat racism | Opinion Mwatabu Okantah was at Kent State when Black History Month was first celebrated. He reflects on the groundwork laid and why it still matters.

02/01/2025

Have you ever felt like you've seen the same story before? Discover the intriguing reflections in our latest blog post, "New White Lies Old". Dive into the familiar yet new perspectives! Read more:

new white lies old we have seen this picture before...

Photos from Kent State University- Africana Studies's post

09/09/2024

"Artistic Jungle," A visionary fusion of art, fashion, and technology by Georgio Sabino III and featuring, Nana Kwesi Agyare & "Word Sounds and Power," an eclectic performance by Jazz Poets, Vince Robinson and Mwatabu S. Okantah.
When: Friday, September 27, 2024
Where: African Community Theatre,
Oscar Ritchie Hall 230
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242
Time: Reception/Artist Talk -- 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Performance -- 7:30pm to 9:00pm
For information: call 330-672-2300 or email at
[email protected]

08/21/2024

KSUBAC Homecoming Weekend 2024

September 26-29, 2024

For details: Call 330-672-2300
Email: [email protected]

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Location

Kent

Telephone

+13306722300

Website

https://www.kent.edu/afs

Address

225 Terrace Dr At Flemming Circle
Kent, OH
44242

Opening Hours

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