Africana Studies

Professors of African studies, history, art, economics, international development, religion, American studies, and other disciplines contribute to a rich program.

Africana studies is dedicated to discovery and scholarly reflection on the diverse cultures, economic systems, and histories of Africa and African Diaspora communities. We have an inclusive approach that encourages a multicultural world view.

Student Projects

The McDonogh Legacy: students investigated the experiences of the first black students at Lafayette.

Africana Studies Courses

Get a glimpse of the courses being offered for Africana studies.

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Opportunities

Africana studies offers experiences that enable you to investigate topics of your choice, including internships and study abroad programs.

David L., Sr. and Helen J. Temple Visiting Lecture Series Fund in Africana Studies

Riley Temple, the son of David L. Sr. and Helen J. Temple, wanted to re-create experiences for Lafayette students to enjoy up-close and personal time with great writers, or visual and performing artists in honor of his parents.

Announcements

All Recent News

Apr 12, 2016

FRIDAY, April 29th 6-8:30 pm – Jonathan Jones-Go Go Beat Panel Discussion & Party

Jonathan Jones Co-Founder of Advocates of Culture and Knowledge Incorporated. He received his Bachelors of Arts from Kent State University where he majored…

Apr 5, 2016

Wed, April 6 at Noon in Gendebien Room-Poet Thierno Seydou Sall Visits from Dakar, Senegal

Senegalese poet Thierno Seydou Sall has been writing poetry since he was a small child, when, he says, “my head was full of crazy ideas” that he felt set…

Mar 21, 2016

Modern African Dancer Brayo Judah-Farinon (Marlo Room) Wed, March 30th from 5-7 pm

Kenneth Kimani, known professionally as Brayo Judah, is one of the most widely sought after dancers in the Modern African dance industry. Dancing for almost…

From news.lafayette.edu

All Recent News

Mar 17, 2017

Using Art for Social Change

For Yolanda Wisher ’98, her visit to Lafayette in February was a return to a crossroads where she first gave in to the words bursting in her brain. “It…

Jan 19, 2017

A Celebration of Black History

Lafayette will celebrate Black Heritage Month in February with guest speakers, poetry, an award-winning movie and community discussions. This year’s…

Jul 5, 2016

A Leading Voice on Race and Sports

Growing up in Windsor, Ont., Drew Brown ’06 observed that poverty-stricken areas of nearby Detroit and other U.S. cities were dominated by “black and…

Contact Information

Program Chair

Wendy Wilson-Fall
210 Oechsle Center for Global Education
wilsonfw@lafayette.edu

(610) 330-5993