African American Studies

Assistant Professor of Dance Keshia Wall Gee’s “Roots of Rhythm: An Introduction to West African Dance” includes digital music, song tutorials and an animated avatar that guides users through dance moves.

In Don Dada: Assessing the Socio-economic and Political Power of Jamaica’s Mafia Bosses, Damion Blake, associate professor of political science, investigates the evolution of the don, non-state violent actors who exert influence in the island's garrison communities.

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.

Current and former program leaders, as well as Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book and President Emeritus Leo Lambert, celebrated the program Friday, March 15, with community members.

The fellowship through the National Women's Studies Association aims to increase the number and influence of women of color among students, staff and faculty in the field of women's studies.

Four members of Elon’s faculty discussed current events in politics, education and law at an event marking the 30th anniversary of Elon’s African and African-American Studies program.

"The State of Blackness: Education, Politics and Law” is Tues., Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in McBride Gathering Space.

The interdisciplinary minor program began in 1994 and includes courses spanning the liberal arts and includes study abroad opportunities. An opening reception in the Wilhelmina Boyd Office of African and African-American Studies is Thursday, Sept. 14.

CREDE and other partners host facilitated discussions on race and racism in our communities for faculty and staff.

The Professor of English presented, "Impairments, Handicaps, and Their Meanings: Disabled Migrants to France in Fatou Diome's Fictions" in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb 25.