Programs

Explore our rich programs and events.

The African American Studies Program offers students a wide range of programs and events.

Jerriod Avant
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Poetry Reading & Book Signing With Jerriod Avant A conversation with Dr. Kemeshia Swanson & Jesmyn Ward African American History Month Events
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Black History Month The Orators
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The Orators Project Launch
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Project Launch: Douglas Conner Digital Project African American History Month Events
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African American History Month Events Free State Of Jones
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Screening & Panel Discussion ( Free State of Jones) Ring Your Bell
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Ring Your Bell
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest

The African American Studies Program

African American Studies touches us all.

Our program offers students a unique, multidisciplinary study of African American culture and lived experience and how it relates to our world today.

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