Department of Africana Studies (AS)

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.

Undergraduate Programs

B.A., Africana Studies | African and African-American Social Sciences

B.A., Africana Studies |African and African-American Humanities and Cultural Studies

B.A., Africana Studies | African-American Urban Education

Minor Programs

Minor in Africana Studies

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

Learn More about Africana Studies Writing Center

Upcoming Events

All SBS Events

Nov 13

Celebration of Life for Dr. Boris Ricks

Time: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Location: Orchard Conference Center

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News

All News

July 10, 2024

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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Department of Africana Studies