The Department of African and African American Studies at Washington University in Saint Louis.
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15 Jun 2020
Statement on Anti-Black Violence and a Global Pandemic from the Department of African & African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. afas.wustl.edu/news/statemen…
ALT Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash
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12 Nov 2023
Congratulations to African & African American Studies Senior, Tori Harwell, on being named the university’s 30th Rhodes Scholar.
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Join @AFASWashU for a lecture with Dr. Dawn-Elissa Fischer. She will be discussing her work on publicly engaging archives and art exhibitions, centering Black women's brilliance and flame-keeping amidst institutional barriers and intellectual battles
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5 Oct 2023
Our AFAS WUSTL alum, Dr. Heather Skanes, is doing important work.
1 Oct 2023
For Black women who face stark inequities in both hospital experiences and health outcomes, birth centers are an increasingly attractive option. But regulations set to take effect in Alabama on Oct. 15 would severely limit their ability to operate. nyti.ms/3ROlcKK
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27 Aug 2023
Making it official with #WashU27! Today, we welcomed 1,834 fresh faces to our community. I have no doubt that each of our newest students will find ways to connect, collaborate, and make an impact on our campus, in #STL, and beyond. Welcome home, Class of 2027!
ALT Chancellor Martin greets the crowd.
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27 Aug 2023
Thank you to all who stopped by @WUSTLArtSci Bear Beginnings Open House for #washu2027. We are excited to welcome you again to campus and hope to see you in classes. Check the last photo for open classes for Fall 2023. #wustl
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27 Aug 2023
It was another night to remember on the WashU campus! Once again, I'm sending a shout-out and a big welcome home to #WashU27. Know that you have a community here, and cherish the lifelong connections you have made on campus this evening. We'll see you all Monday for First Day!
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11 Aug 2023
Congratulations to our chair for her work with students and on behalf of our department.
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24 Jul 2023
Today we wrapped up our African American Studies Teachers Summer Institute. African & African American Studies in collaboration with Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity, WUSTL held hands-on workshops and field trips for high school teachers.
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22 Jul 2023
Excited to host this event.
17 Jul 2023
The African and African American Studies department at @WUSTL is offering a summer institute program that teaches regional Black history to high school educators to help them integrate lessons on Black culture, history and the arts into their curriculum.
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8 Jun 2023
AFAS is beyond thrilled to welcome Dr. Dwight McBride to our faculty, Washington University, and the St. Louis region!
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26 May 2023
We hope #stl teachers will join us for the Summer Teachers Institute. Visit afas.wustl.edu/summer-instit… for more information and to apply. #wustl
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17 May 2023
Featuring a contribution from Associate Chair Marlon Bailey. nytimes.com/2023/05/13/style…
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17 May 2023
You will be missed! Congratulations.
16 May 2023
I am very blessed and excited to share that I will be heading to the College of Charleston this Fall as a TT Assistant Professor of History & Coordinator of the Public History program! 🥳🙏🏾🙌🏽 @CofC @avery_tweets @iaamuseum @Gullah_Heritage
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5 May 2023
Kudos to our AFAS minor for her dedication to Washington Park cemetery, a historically Black cemetery in #stl. Kudos on the Ethic of Service Award
source.wustl.edu/2023/05/a-s…
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