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African & African American Studies @AFAM_OU

The African and African American studies department at OU is the premier place to study. African and African descendant people in the state of Oklahoma.

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Upcoming AFAM Event #BHM
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We're excited to host our first annual Black History Month Academic Bowl. We've extended the sign-up period until Friday, February 9th. #AFAM #BHM #BlackExcellence
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We're happy to share some of the events happening around campus for February.
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Mark your calendars.
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"We are the Roots" Free Event February 10th Dr. Kalenda Eaton will facilitate the discussion after the screening. oklahomacontemporary.org/lea…
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OUr own Dr. Kalenda Eaton has an article highlighted in The Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network's second issue. #AFAM #Blackstudies indd.adobe.com/view/87161acd…
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Exciting news! @UofOklahoma project teams have received @NHPRC grants! W/funding, these projects will foster collaboration in the production of historical/scholarly digital editions in African American Studies & Native American History & Ethnic Studies. tinyurl.com/77a5hs4a

Two OU-Led Digital Projects Receive National Archives Funding

Two project teams led by University of Oklahoma faculty have received two-year planning grants from the National Archives National Historical Publications and Records Commission. These projects are...

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Robert Bailey, an associate professor of art history and assistant director of the School of Visual Arts in #OUFineArts, is working with Kalenda Eaton, Pete Froslie and Olivia Murphy at OU to explore the works and lives of Black artists with ties to Oklahoma.
Shyanne Dickey, Tried and True, 2022, digital collage torn and mounted on panel with oil paint, image courtesy of the artist

ALT Shyanne Dickey, Tried and True, 2022, digital collage torn and mounted on panel with oil paint, image courtesy of the artist

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Spring registration is in full effect. Here are a few of our courses to consider. #AFAM #BlackExcellence.
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The conference is an opportunity for African students representing different African student organizations on campus to come together, represent countries in the African Union, and engage in discussion about pertinent issues affecting the continent. #AFAM
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We hope that you can join us for this month's AFAM event. Short talkback after the movie and refreshments provided. #AFAM #Blackstudies
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We have exciting courses planned for the Spring and Summer 2024. #AFAM #BlackStudies
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oklahomawatch.org/2023/10/03… OUr own Dr. Jermaine Thibodeaux offered his perspective in the attached article. #AFAM

In Oklahoma, School Educators Hit Native, Black and Students with Disabilities the Most - Oklahoma...

The number of students hit by educators in Oklahoma schools each year has reduced significantly in recent decades, but disparities still exist when it comes to race and disabilities in the small...

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We have a full week with events planned on Wednesday and Thursday. AFAM Fall Open House in Cate 2 from 11:30 to 12:30 on Wednesday. On Thursday we will host a talk from Dr. Ife Williams in the Bizzell Memorial Library Room LL118 from 1:30-2:45. #AFAM #BlackExcellence
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We are honored to co-sponsor this necessary discussion. We hope that you can join us. #climatecrisis #Nigeria
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Williams for what is sure to be a great event. We hope that you can join us on September 28th to hear more about her research #AFAM #blackexcellence #blackstudies
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A write-up about Dr. Davidson's retirement. oudaily.com/news/african-afr… #AFAM #Blackexcellence

African, African American Studies professor Jeanette Davidson reflects on 26 years at OU

Sitting in her brightly lit office, her Outstanding Woman in Higher Education Award resting on the corner of her desk, Jeanette Davidson smiled as she reflected on her time at

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Join us as we celebrate Dr. Jeanette Davidson. #AFAM #Blackexcellence
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Stop by Cate 2 3rd floor and take a photo with your favorite influential woman, post and get retweeted by someone else for an AFAM t-shirt. #AFAM #WomensHistoryMonth
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