Black/Africana Studies Department
WELCOME TO THE BLACK/AFRICANA STUDIES DEPARTMENT!
Undergirded by the three basic areas of focus of the discipline of Black Studies,
which are cultural grounding, academic excellence, and social responsibility, the
Black/Africana Studies Department is committed to providing students with the opportunity
to critically study the history, culture, and lived experience of Black people. We
are also committed to ensuring equity in higher education, leading to a more educated,
equitable, and inclusive society.
"Pursuing Black Studies at Four-Year Universities: Conversations on the Relevance, Programs, and Opportunities" Discussion event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 10 AM - 11:30 am
Are you interested in transferring to a four-year university and majoring in Black Studies? Please join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 10 am - 11:30 am in LA 103 or via Zoom. During this discussion, you will have an opportunity to hear from Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach, and Dr. Nana Lawson Bush, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies at CSU Los Angeles. As prominent scholars in the discipline, they will discuss the relevance of the discipline, department program requirements, and career and other opportunities for further development. You will also hear from Africana Studies Department Faculty at CSU Dominguez Hills and alumni who have majored in Africana Studies at various institutions.
We hope to see you in person; however, if you plan to attend this event via Zoom, please register in advance using the following link: Zoom Registration Link
Course Offerings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Do you need to take an Area F: Ethnic Studies course? We offer the following Area F: Ethnic Studies approved
courses:
- AFRS 100: Introduction to Africana Studies
- AFRS 107: Black Womanist & Feminist Thought (fall 2024)
- AFRS 108: Black Politics: Social and Racial Justice Movements (fall 2024)
- Would you like to learn more about the discipline of Black Studies? Please check out
this recent article written by Dr. M. Keith Claybrook:
"Why Black Studies?" by Dr. M. Keith Claybrook
Published September 26, 2023
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