Africana Studies

Africana studies is dedicated to discovery and scholarly reflection on the diverse cultures, economic systems, and histories of Africa and African Diaspora communities.

Professors of African studies, history, art, economics, international affairs, religion, and other disciplines contribute to an interdisciplinary program that encourages a multicultural world view.

Africana Studies Welcomes New Faculty Member

AFS at Lafayette College is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Dr. Aaron Pride! He is an historian of African American religion in the early 20th century. Dr. Pride’s research explores the interconnection between religious rhetoric and political mobilization in the Black community in the early 20th century.

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.

Events and Activities

Africana Studies maintains an exciting and full schedule of events with the goal of providing students and the Lafayette community with experiences that inform us about the history and cultures of the African continent and the many diverse African diaspora communities throughout the world.

Explore the guest lecturers, symposia, and student activities sponsored by the Africana Studies program...

Announcements

Oct 28, 2020

Africana Studies Welcomes Visiting Professor V. N. Trinh

V.N. Trinh is a visiting instructor in the Africana Studies program at Lafayette College. His research and teaching specialties revolve around race and…

Mar 9, 2020

The David L. Sr. and Helen J. Temple Visiting Lecture Series presents Mark Thomas Gibson on March 26, 2020

The Africana Studies Program, through the David L., Sr. and Hellen J. Temple Visiting Lecture Series Fund, is pleased to welcome Mark Thomas Gibson to…

Oct 28, 2019

Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann visit AFS 101

Archaeologist and professor Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann will be speaking about her research concerning Christianborg Castle and Danish-African alliances from…

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All Recent News

Sep 20, 2021

Aaron Pride

Professor Pride’s area of expertise is African American history in the early 20th and late 19th century.

Jun 29, 2021

Prof. Christopher Lee on Africa’s Relationship with China

Associate professor of history expresses how issues of framing, narration, and analysis have created problematic misrepresentations.

May 20, 2021

Campus Friends Are Ready for Next Adventure Together

Olivia Barney ’21 and Ellie Aaberg ’21 made their mark on Lafayette—and each other. Their next adventure is together; both are pursuing careers in…

Contact Information

Program Chair

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

(610) 330-5993