What Is Africana Studies?
Africana Studies is the multidisciplinary study of Black liberation, from the diverse perspectives of African people globally, for the purpose of creating a future of justice for all.
Student Voices
"To me, Africana Studies means helpful mentors, structured easy learning, and community."
"Africana Studies took a multifaceted approach to foster understanding within myself, my community, and critical thinking."
Leann found her academic home within Africana Studies at Buffalo State, the relevance of the courses to her identity as a young Black woman proved to be a defining factor.
Jay credits the pursuit of “Finding Their Why” and the support of the Africana Studies Department, staff, and family for their current level of involvement.
"I made more friends within Africana Studies than I did any other major that I had previously enrolled in. This major opened my eyes to myself—yes, I knew about my history—but not as much as I know now and I’m still learning."
"The program has created opportunities for its students, with internships at places like M&T Bank and the Charter School of Inquiry in East Buffalo, to show how employers are looking for Afrocentric sensibilities in the workplace."
Student Experiences
Poetry at the Planetarium
Challenger Community News Article
Africana Studies student Makhia Laster published an article, "What Could Be if We Participated in the Board of Education Race," in the Challenger Community News.
Read the Challenger Community News Article
Black Buffalo Speaks Conference
Organized by Africana Studies students and faculty, this full-day event featured speakers, their organizations, and the ways in which Africana Studies and Buffalo State University can support their missions while providing exciting, hands-on educational experiences for students.
Read the Record Article
Questions about Africana Studies?
Please contact
Marcus DuBois Watson
Coordinator of the Africana Studies Program
watsonmd@buffalostate.edu
Buckham A 120E
(716) 878-3389