Upcoming Documentary Featuring Dr. Louis Chude-Sokei
This month, A&E will premieres “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution,” a two-part documentary co-directed by Mario Diaz and Jessica Sherif. It premieres June 29 & 30 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E and will also be available on demand and to stream on the A&E app and aetv.com. BU AFAM Director Dr. Louis Chude-Sokei […]
Dr. Takeo Rivera Interviewed by BU Experts on Media Representation of Asian Americans
AFAM Studies Affiliated Faculty member Dr. Takeo Rivera was recently featured in a Q&A article from BU Experts titled “AANHPI Heritage Month: Examining the role of media portrayals.” A professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Dr. Rivera specializes in performance studies with a focus on race, sexuality, and gender in U.S. American […]
The “Last” AFAM Studies Class Graduated this Saturday
Congratulations to “the last” African American Studies Program Minors & Masters Students! This class marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one as the program will take on “major” changes! The afternoon was marked by good weather and even better company. With a convocation address for the ages by Dr. […]
Wednesday 5/25: Reviving the Fierce Urgency of Now
This Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. ET, catch AFAM Studies Professor Ianna Hawkins Owen speak at “Reviving the Fierce Urgency of Now: Commemorating George Floyd and Reflecting on Racial Justice in America” hosted by BU Diversity & Inclusion. Description: How have we grown and changed in the two years following the murder of George […]
AFAM Studies Director Louis Chude-Sokei Featured in Bostonia Article
BU’s Director of African American Studies, Dr. Louis Chude-Sokei was recently interviewed by Bostonia, BU’s Alumni Magazine, for their Special Issue on BU Research. In the article, “When People Don’t Have Resources, They Still Have Imagination,” Dr. Chude-Sokei discusses how we can inspire and sustain our imaginations. We’re capable of imagining everything, even that which […]
Starting Friday! “Then You Don’t Want Me”: Canonizing Gayl Jones
“Then You Don’t Want Me”: Canonizing Gayl Jones A virtual symposium May 13 – 15, 2022 Registration is now open! Organized by: Ianna Hawkins Owen (Boston University) Kianna Middleton (UC San Diego) Tala Khanmalek (CSU Fullerton) Sponsored by: Boston University California State University at Fullerton University of California at San Diego
Watch Online: Dr. Paula Austin Featured in Talk on William Monroe Trotter
Last week, Dr. Paula Austin spoke at “Social Justice & William Monroe Trotter” with Basic Black of GBH, Boston’s local NPR. The conversation is now available to watch on Youtube. In 1901, William Monroe Trotter founded the Boston Guardian an independent African American newspaper which reflected his opposition to the racial injustices he observed impacting […]
AFAM Studies 2022 Convocation
Congratulations Class of 2021 & 2022! African American Studies Program Convocation will be held on Saturday, May 21st at 2-3 PM pm at Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering Eichenbaum Colloquium Room 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 101. You can view the Commencement 2022 schedule here We are looking forward to […]
New Major and Minor in African American & Black Diaspora Studies!
A new major and minor in African American & Black Diaspora Studies. Director Louis Chude-Sokei was interviewed by BU Today about this exciting announcement. “African American studies at BU has always had a global component,” said Dr. Chude-Sokei. “It’s always been interested in Black peoples all over the world. But now the program is much […]
Dr. Ianna Hawkins Owen Named 2022 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader
Dr. Ianna Hawkins Owen, professor of English and African American Studies at BU, has been named a Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader (MEFL) for 2022! The award celebrates and supports scholars who actively foster inclusive communities on-campus while pursuing academic tenure. Congratulations, Dr. Owen! About the Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Awards Funded by the Mellon Foundation, […]