Programs
Explore our rich programs and events.
The African American Studies Program offers students a wide range of programs and events.
Image Alternative Text: Jerriod Avant
Poetry Reading & Book Signing With Jerriod Avant
Image Alternative Text: The Orators
The Orators
Image Alternative Text: Project Launch
Project Launch: Douglas Conner Digital Project
Image Alternative Text: African American History Month Events
African American History Month Events
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Screening & Panel Discussion ( Free State of Jones)
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Ring Your Bell
Image Alternative Text: Dr. Chistopher Freeburg
Counterlife Slavery After Resistance & Social Death
Image Alternative Text: Deadric Williams
Structural Racism and Black Family Life in the U.S.
Nia Sims- MSU Alumna and AAS Minor
Student Testimonials
"African American Studies (AAS) and The Society of African American Studies (SAAS) gave me the gift of mentors, classes and confidence that were and continue to be helpful along my development of a young and unapologetically Black intellectual. Additionally AAS and SAAS gave me some of my best friends!"
- Nia Sims - MSU Alumna, AAS Minor
Khylar Cain
Student Testimonials
I chose to minor in African American Studies because of my personal interests in history, particularly African American history.
- Khylair Cain - AAS Minor