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LECTURE RESCHEDULED: “Remix the King”

The African American Studies Program’s Annual Black History Month Lecture has been postponed from February 9 to February 23 due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact Katy Evans, Program Administrator at kaevans@bu.edu or 617-358-1421

Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to Barack Obama

Please join the African American Studies Program on Wednesday January 27th in welcoming Dr. Peniel Joseph (Tufts) as he gives a lecture entitled “Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to Barack Obama.” Dr. Joseph is a leading scholar of African American history, including the Black radical tradition, Pan-Africanism, Black social movements, and African American […]

Support Relief in Haiti!

Please join the African American Studies Program, Howard Thurman Center, and Haitian Cultural Association on Monday January 18th, following the Boston University Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, in the Howard Thurman Center for the HAITIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL, in support of relief efforts in Haiti. There will be food, music, and poetry. All proceeds benefit […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Please join the African American Studies Program, the Dean of Students, and the Howard Thurman Center in celebrating the life and work of Boston University alumnus Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaker: Joseph Sebarenzi, author of God Sleeps in Rwanda Location: George Sherman Union, Metcalf Hall Date: Monday January 18th at 1pm

MA Application Deadline: Jan. 15th

The deadline for applications for the MA in African American Studies in Global and Comparative Perspective is Friday January 15th. The following materials should be included in your application: online application accessed via the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences; statement of purpose; transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation; GRE General Test Scores; TOEFL scores (if […]

Intersession

The African American Studies Program will be closed from 2:30pm on Tuesday December 22nd until 9am on Monday January 4th. We wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday!

CFP: African Americans & US Foreign Policy

The African American Studies Program is accepting proposals for a conference on African Americans and US Foreign Policy. Please see the official call for papers here. Deadline is December 1, 2009.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from the African American Studies Program. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!