UC San Diego African American Studies

Special congratulations to our BDAAS student intern of four years, Brianna Young! We are so grateful for Bri’s dedication to our program and it’s been such a pleasure working alongside side her. Bri is graduating with a B.S in Psychology and minor in African American Studies. We are so proud of the scholar she is today! 🥳✨
-Sheriyan, BDAAS Program Coordinator

Congratulations BDAAS grad, Nya Coley!!🥳✨

Please join us in congratulating our BDAAS grad, Brianne Beckom!🥳🙌🏿

We had the pleasure of honoring our graduating seniors at our annual CommUNITY Party! These students have served as pivotal members of the community while maintaining academic excellence in our Black Diaspora & African American Studies program. We are beyond proud of all of our BDAAS students and excited to see all the places they will go!🎈🥳

Stay tuned for some upcoming grad highlights!🤓

Rest in Power to these brave souls. Their sacrifice saved the lives of countless others.

Join us in celebrating and honoring our graduating students with refreshments and community! 🎓✨
This event is open to affiliated students, faculty, and staff.

Honoring our gradautes from 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 

RSVP : https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/community-party-5915

Hosted by the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program, Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program, Ethnic Studies Program, Black Studies Project, and Latin American Studies Program.

The Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program is now hiring BDAAS Student Ambassador for 2026-2027 through Co-Curricular Record!🤩🙌🏿

This is an unpaid position which allows a Black Diaspora & African American Studies major or minor to serve as a student ambassador to assist the Program Coordinator with marketing and outreach efforts.

Continuing UCSD BDAAS major or minor students can apply via Google Form. Bit.ly/bdaasstudent
Deadline: May 8th, 2026

BDAAS Drop-In advising starts today at the Black Resource Center! Come and ask any BDAAS related questions big or small🤓

Reoccurring: Wednesdays (even weeks only) from 1-2PM at the Black Resource Center

Seats are still available in LTEN 27: Intro to African American Literature in the Spring 2026 quarter! This course is taught by BDAAS program director, Dr. Dennis Childs and is a core course for our minor!👊🏿 Enroll via WebReg today!

We are thrilled to invite you to a special film screening event, “From Palestine to LA: Ripples of Rebellion Past, Present and Future.” Join us for an evening exploring the powerful connections between global and local struggles for liberation through the lens of cinema.
Hosted by the International House Global Forum series and co-sponsored by BDAAS, Ethnic Studies, Literature, and the Program for the Study of Religion, the event will feature two compelling films:
• 🎬 Don’t Be Long, Little Bird 
• 🎬 L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement 
Event Details:
• Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026
• Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Location: International House, Great Hall