UNM Department of Africana Studies

12/14/2024

Congratulations Soror Dannelle M. Kirven on earning your Master of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. We are proud of you Soror 🎓💙

10/04/2024

We’d like to express our gratitude to Attorney Leon Howard, Deputy Director of the ACLU of NM, for speaking with our students in our Race and Police Reform course. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge means a lot to us.

Thank you!
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STUDENTS! If you're interested in learning more about race and social justice, you might want to check out Dr. Alfred Mathewson's upcoming course "Race, Police Reform, and Human Rights" which is being offered this spring.

The course information is as follows:

Subject: AFST
Course Number: 495
Section: 003
CRN: 61506
Hours: 3
MTs: Monday’s, IN-PERSON

10/04/2024

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 40th Annual Black History Month Kickoff Brunch presented by the Department of Africana Studies in partnership with African American Student Services. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, in the UNM SUB Ballrooms and will feature keynote speaker Hazel V. Carby. It's going to be an exciting event, so make sure you don't miss it! Tickets can be purchased through our website, scan the QR code or click the link below:

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21597_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=508&SINGLESTORE=true

For questions or assistance, please contact us:

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 505-277-5644 (Main Phone) or 505-277-0791 (Dept. Admin)

We hope to see you there!

- Africana Studies

09/06/2024

AfroChicanx Digital Humanities Project: Memories, Narratives, and Oppositional Consciousness of Black Diasporas
September 9th, 2024 from 12pm-1pm in the Frank Waters Room in Zimmerman Library!

08/19/2024

02/06/2024

The success of this year’s Black History Month Kick-off Brunch is attributed to the exceptional support and dedication of our partners, African American Student Services.We successfully hosted a full house, including faculty, staff, students, and community members from across New Mexico.

The event ran seamlessly, thanks to the professionalism of our esteemed guest speakers: Gabriella “Brie” Surodjawan, the Mistress of Ceremonies; AASS Leader, Michelle Njonkou; our chairperson, Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick; Director of AASS, Brandi Stone; Provost James Holloway; Dean Jennifer Malat; Doug Small, Director of Public Affairs and Interfaith Liaison for Mayor Tim Keller; President of the University, Garnett Stokes; Dean Alfred Mathewson, Professor Emeritus of Law, and former Co-Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Special recognition goes to our local keynote speaker Aja Brooks, who not only serves as the Executive Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico but is also a member of the Iota Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated, Secretary-treasurer of the State Bar of NM, and mentor of the Bridge the Gap Mentorship Program. Aja’s background and life lessons resonated with and inspired the audience, urging us to apply them to our daily lives. We express sincere appreciation for her attendance, wisdom, intelligence, humor, and ability to capture our hearts and attention.

Furthermore, we extend our thanks to Tim Harris, Graduate Assistant in African American Student Services, for his moving rendition of the first stanza of Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Gratitude also extends to all attendees and sponsors of this event from UNM and the community. Your unwavering support has been integral to the success of this Brunch throughout the years, and we thank you wholeheartedly.

Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated members of UNM Catering for providing a wonderful dining experience.

Thank you all for attending and supporting.

See you all next year!

- Africana Studies.

📸: Irene Gray, A&S RCM