Africana Studies at Georgia Southern University

We are proud to recognize three outstanding students from the Center for Africana Studies for presenting their research at the Curio event. 🌟

👏 Thomas James— “Erasure by Statute: Law, Land, and the Struggle of Coastal African American Communities”
👏 Jenisis Robinson — “Reflecting on “The 29th of May”: Generational Perspectives and Collective Memory about the Nations Oldest Emancipation Proclamation Celebration”
👏 Kye Reid — “The Contributions of Gullah Geechee Artists and Designers in the Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Art History”

A special congratulations to Thomas and Jenisis for earning the Curio Research and Analysis Award🏆

Your dedication to research, critical thinking, and global awareness continues to inspire. 🌍

Congratulations to Erin Butler from the Center for Africana Studies at Georgia Southern University on the publication of her essay, “Miss the Rage,” in the Fledge Journal. 📝✨

We are proud to celebrate her hard work and academic excellence—this is just the beginning. 🌟👏

Congratulations to Madison Brundidge and Cora Butler on being named recipients of the Quarterman and Keller Scholarship! Your hard work, dedication, and excellence continue to shine—well deserved! 🎉📚✨

📢 Interested in Africana Studies? Join Us!

The Center for Africana Studies invites you to our Interest Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM in IAB Room 3046.

Come learn more about the Africana Studies minor, upcoming programs, research opportunities, and how you can get involved with the Center. Whether you’re already interested in Africana Studies or simply curious about the field, this is a great chance to connect with faculty, students, and the broader community.

Bring a friend and come see how you can engage with conversations about culture, history, politics, and the global African diaspora.

Join us for Resilience & Sisterhood: Revisiting The Color Purple (1985) — a Women’s History Month discussion honoring Alice Walker’s timeless masterpiece and the enduring strength
of Black womanhood.

📅 Tuesday, March 24th | 5:30 PM
📍 Information Technology Building, Room 1005
🎓 Georgia Southern University | Center for Africana Studies

Come ready to engage. Come ready to reflect. Come in solidarity — wear purple. 💜

“You better not never tell nobody but God.” — but we’re telling everybody.

🔗 RSVP in comments!

The Georgia Southern University Model African Union Team traveled to Washington, D.C. from February 18–22, 2026 to participate in the International Model African Union Conference (IMAU). During the conference, our delegates proudly represented the nations of Sierra Leone and Ghana, engaging in thoughtful debate, diplomacy, and policy discussions with students from across the country.

We are especially proud to celebrate two of our outstanding delegates: Makaylah Bynes, who received Outstanding Delegate in the Executive Council, and KJ Fletcher, who earned Outstanding Delegate in the Peace and Security Council.

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to diplomacy exemplify the excellence of our team. We are incredibly proud of how you represented Georgia Southern on the international stage. 🌍✨

Hey guys!!! I am running for Executive Vice President for Student Government!!

I want to focus on making our campus more unified and welcoming — especially for students of color. While we have a diverse student body, not everyone feels that sense of belonging, and I want to help change that by bringing students and organizations together so everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

All students currently enrolled at Georgia Southern will receive a ballot in their Georgia Southern student email, so make sure to check your inbox!

Voting opens March 9th at 12:00 a.m. and runs through March 11th at 11:59 p.m.

I would truly appreciate your support!! 🦅- Taylor Mellish

Huge congratulations to our Model African Union Delegate, Ms. ErinCynthia Butler! 🎉✨

Her essay, “Miss the Rage,” has officially been accepted for publication in Fledge: Georgia Southern’s Journal of Outstanding First-Year Writing — a true testament to her brilliance, creativity, and dedication to academic excellence. 📚🔥

Even more exciting, her piece is still in the running to be named one of the four contest winners! 👏🏾🏆

We are beyond proud to see our delegates excelling not only in diplomacy, but in scholarship as well. Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 💙🌍

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