African & African Diaspora Studies Program

Join us for the 15th Annual AADS Humanities Afternoon!
This year’s theme, “Creating Memory, Sharing Our Voices: Celebrating 15 Years of the AADS Humanities Afternoon,” brings together students, scholars, artists, and community members for an engaging afternoon of performances, panels, and conversation.

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Parkview Hall Multipurpose (PVH, Room 100), FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus

The agenda includes:
Opening ceremonial performance
Panel discussions featuring faculty, students, and community partners
Live music and dance performances
A closing reception with food and networking

Come celebrate 15 years of the AADS Humanities Afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP by visiting: GO.FIU.EDU/2026HUMANITIESAFTERNOON

This event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public!
For any questions about the event, please email [email protected].

ADA Statement:
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Join students, faculty, alumni, community partners, and friends for an engaging afternoon exploring the intersections of the humanities and African & African Diaspora Studies at FIU through the lens of memory as practice and purpose. Program highlights include an opening ceremonial performance, panels, a poster exhibition, and a closing reception with food and networking. Featuring renowned Haitian American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator Jean Caze and Bahamian dance educator, performance artist, choreographer, and FIU PhD candidate A’Keitha Carey.
Date: April 2nd, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Parkview Hall Room 100
For any questions about the event, please email [email protected]
ADA Statement:
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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An unforgettable conversation on Childbirth, Faith Healing, and African Agency and the Struggle for Medical Recognition. Thank you to all who joined us, and to the brilliant Dr. Ogechukwu Williams for guiding us through this powerful history of resilience and transformation.
Grateful to our co-sponsors for making this event possible!

Co-sponsored by:
Department of History | Centerfor Women's and Gender Studies | The Black Mother's Care Plan | FIU Mellon Commons for Justice

African and African Diaspora Studies Graduate Student Association presents “The Politics of Hair and the Environment”, a dynamic panel discussion featuring Miami native and entrepreneur LaToya Stirrup, co-founder of KAZMALEJE (pronounced cosmology). This event explores how hair, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability intersect within Miami’s evolving climate and cultural landscape. Ms. Stirrup shares her journey leading a certified plastic-neutral hair-care company and discusses how sustainable innovation can support community health, climate resilience, and cultural identity. Students, faculty, and community members are encouraged to attend and engage in a conversation that connects personal expression to broader issues of hair, business, and environmental justice.

Join us as we honor and commemorate Juneteenth!

A day of emancipation, recognition, restoration, and celebration!

❤️🖤💚💛

“Spring End: The State of Africana Studies in Higher Education”
Presented by the African and African Diaspora Studies Graduate Student Association🎉
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring faculty, students, and staff as we reflect on the legacy, growth, and future of Africana Studies in higher education.
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: MMC-Green Library 220
RSVP by visiting: https://go.fiu.edu/springend
Open to all faculty, students, and staff! FREE FOOD! Sponsored by SGA

🎉 Join us for the AADS Spring Mixer: Route to Freedom! 🎉

This dynamic event celebrates Black History Month with an interactive space for students, faculty, and staff to come together, share stories, and dive deep into conversations about Black history and culture. ✊🏾✨

Celebrate heritage, foster dialogue, and explore the routes to freedom that continue to inspire change today!

🗓️ Date: February 20, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: MMC-Labor Center-309 (Conference Room)

Don’t forget to RSVP 👉 https://go.fiu.edu/AADSSPRINGMIXER
We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🏾

🎓✨ Ready to expand your academic journey? Apply today for the Master of Arts in African & African Diaspora Studies at FIU!
🌍 Dive deep into the African and African Diaspora history, culture, and politics with a flexible 1-year program (online or in-person).
💰 Graduate Assistantships available! These competitive positions help cover tuition and provide a stipend.
📅 Priority Deadlines:
✔️ February 1st – Considered for funding
✔️ June 1st
Explore combined Ph.D. programs in Global & Sociocultural Studies, History, International Relations, and Political Science!
🌟 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
📩 Apply here: https://go.fiu.edu/applyhere
📖 Learn more: https://go.fiu.edu/MAAADS

Please considering using Giving Tuesday to support the mission of the African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS).  
Your contribution will assist in meeting the following objectives: 
1. Delivering a first-rate university education while challenging and stimulating students and scholars to engage critically with Africa and the African Diaspora while developing skills for, critical thinking and contributing to the development of the field and to the betterment of communities in which persons of African descent are located, and to the cultural, aesthetic, social, political, and economic environments of these communities. 
2. Generating new knowledge through research about Africa, the African Diaspora, and their peoples and communities and by supporting original research projects locally, nationally, and globally. 
3. Exposing students and members of the local, national, and global communities to the rich and diverse interdisciplinary scholarship in the field of African and African Diaspora Studies and the histories and contributions of peoples of African descent. 
Link: go.fiu.edu/aadsignite