BYU Africana Studies

02/26/2025

11/28/2024

We know the semester is winding down, you are tired, and the last thing you want to do is to spend time perusing the catalog to figure out what classes to sign up for next semester. So, let us help!

Have a look at the classes you can get credit for the Africana Studies minor next semester!

Have you registered yet?

As always, any questions or comments let us know!

11/20/2024

BREAKING NEWS!!!

The Africana Studies Program will be cosponsoring 2025's MARTIN LUNTHER KING STUDENT CONTENT!

This year we are welcoming an array of different mediums of arts such as poetry, video, and music. We know you have something to offer, so check the next slide to see how you can participate.

Questions? Drop a comment 👇🏾or send us a DM 📩

Are you going to participate?

11/17/2024

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE NOV. 30

In the Xhosa language of South Africa, khwezilomso is the term for “morning star,” the first star of the morning that signals the beginning of a new day filled with bright promises. This term represents the envisioned impact of this endowed fund for students in the Africana Studies program at BYU. The Khwezilomso Endowed Fund provides financial support in the form of scholarships, internships, travel grants (e.g., for research projects, conference, or other experiential learning opportunities), to students who are involved in Africana Studies, with a preference for students with a greater financial need and students who are from Africa (regardless of students’ nationality or national origin).

Have you appl yet?

10/30/2024

We have wonderful news: a new scholarship opportunity! Don't let the deadline pass!

10/17/2024

We look forward to hearing Dr. Leman speak THIS FRIDAY! Come attend the ACLA activity at 6 PM at the Kennedy Center.

10/08/2024

Come join us this THURSDAY 11AM -1 PM at the office. We will be making stickers! Bring yourself, your laptop, and a friend!!!

09/17/2024

We CANNOT WAIT for this Friday!!! Come and join ACLA for the opening social. It's sure to be a blast!

09/12/2024

WE'LL SEE YOU SEE YOU TODAY FOR YUMMY FOOD AND SOME FUN!
11AM -1 PM

09/11/2024

FREE EVENT ‼️‼️‼️
Come join us this Saturday (09/15) at the INTERNATIONAL CINEMA and bring your friends!!!
We'll be able to discuss the film afterwards while we enjoy LUNCH!

Drop your favourite emoji if you are planning on coming! Can't wait to see you all! 🍕

09/10/2024

Get to know Dr. Leman!

Here are three fun facts about him:

1. He is the newly appointed Africana Studies Coordinator!

2. He currently teaches Intro. to Africana Studies (IAS 220).

3. When asked what advice he'd give to students he said: "Read good books. Read books from all over the world, from places you've never been. Read books that challenge you. Read books that make you think and wonder and sigh with tragic delight. And eat food with people you love."

Dr. Leman would be happy to meet with you and discuss any questions you might have related to the minor. You can meet him during his office hours (see below) or reach out to him via email ([email protected])

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