Welcome to the African-American Studies Department

African-American Studies(AAS)explores thecreation and development of Black life, history, and culture in the United States.

Students who minor in AAS will receive a broad education in the appreciation of ethnicity, culture, history, and political and social philosophy.
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Department and UIS Links

• Meet Our Faculty
• Black Studies Banner
• More Links

What's New

• Announcements
• Hip Hop Symposium

For Students

• Sankofa
• Study in Jamaica

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FACULTY FOCUS

AAS welcomes Angela Winand as our newest faculty member. Dr. Winand is one of the many talented faculty in our program.
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