Greetings from the Chair
Habari Gani! It is an honor to serve as Chair of one of the oldest and largest Black Studies departments in the nation. We are cultivating an intellectual environment grounded in the histories, cultures, and worldview of African people that seeks to activate the strengths of our students and their communities.
Through our degree programs, curriculum and programming, we aim to raise students' and scholars' critical race consciousness and cultural literacy to challenge systemic racism, anti-Blackness and inequities. We also offer a wealth of community engagement and empowerment opportunities.
Minor Programs
Interdisciplinary Minor in African Studies
The minor in African Studies is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African history, literature, politics, geography and cultures.
Africana Studies Writing Center
Director: Melanie Shaw
Writing Center Coordinator:
Africana Studies Writing Center (webpage)
Our Spring 2022 Virtual Africana Studies Writing Center hours are:
Monday to Thursday,
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Upcoming Events
All SBS EventsFeb 24
Black History Month Event: The Black Trilogy Method of Mental Health, Music Education, and Music Industry Services
Feb 27
SBS Dean’s Research Symposium
Mar 12
Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Dean’s Discussion on Cultural Appropriation
News
All NewsAnticipated Part-Time Faculty Openings in Africana Studies AY 2025-26
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 AFRS Part-Time Pool Position Announcement | AY 2025-26 Department: Depart...
CSUN, Africana Studies Department Honors the Legacy of Emeritus Professor Johnie Scott
Former Chair and Associate Professor of Africana Studies at California State University, Northridge, Professo...
CSUN Department of Africana Studies Demand for Justice for Tyre Nichols and All Black Lives
Tyre Nichols, a father, a son, a friend, a family man, a community member, an employee, an African American w...
Department Chair
Dr. Marquita Gammage
Santa Susana Hall (SN) 324
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8315
- Phone: (818) 677-3311
- Fax: (818) 677-3619
CSUN Black House
Director: Ryan E. Mason, Ed.D.
18348 Halsted Street
Northridge, CA 91325
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