African and African-American Studies

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Our Department will introduce you to histories, cultures and societies in Africa and Diaspora , with due attention to the United States, the Caribbean,and Latin America.

Join KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement for the Study Abroad Fair next Wednesday, September 9th from 10am to 2pm in the...
09/02/2026

Join KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement for the Study Abroad Fair next Wednesday, September 9th from 10am to 2pm in the Kansas Union!

Join us every Thursday for the Kiswahili Table!
08/31/2026

Join us every Thursday for the Kiswahili Table!

Looking for a fun way to practice Kiswahili and meet new people? 🌍🗣️ Come join our Kiswahili Language Table!

This is a welcoming space for learners of all levels—from beginners 🌱 to advanced speakers 🚀—to practice conversation, expand your vocabulary, ask questions, and learn alongside others. 🤝💬

🎬✨ We're back with another Oscar Micheaux Monthly Film Series screening! ✨🎬This month we're featuring the Eddie Murphy c...
08/28/2026

🎬✨ We're back with another Oscar Micheaux Monthly Film Series screening! ✨🎬

This month we're featuring the Eddie Murphy classic Coming to America (1988)_. Whether you're a longtime fan or watching for the first time, it's the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

📅 September 11
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Bush/Harrison Seminar Room (Bailey Hall 109)

Bring a friend and join us for laughs, conversation, and a great film! 🍿👑🎥

08/27/2026

Award-winning author, historian and antiracist scholar Ibram X. Kendi will soon return to Lawrence to discuss ideas from his latest book on the rise of conspiracy theories, authoritarianism and the erosion of democracy in the United States.

Join us for the 1stJesse B. Semple Brownbag Series of the fall semester as Webster McDonald presents:"The Weight/Wait(s)...
08/24/2026

Join us for the 1stJesse B. Semple Brownbag Series of the fall semester as Webster McDonald presents:

"The Weight/Wait(s) of History: Toward a Genealogy of Archival Weight"

📅 September 14
⏰ Noon - 1:00 PM
📍 Bailey Hall, Room 1

This event is free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

Mark your calendars for September 14th! We are hosting "A Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi" at the Lawrence Arts Center ...
08/21/2026

Mark your calendars for September 14th! We are hosting "A Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi" at the Lawrence Arts Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

✨ Free & open to the public with RSVP ✨RSVP Link in the comments

06/16/2026
06/16/2026

Join us today at 2pm in Bailey Hall for the group stage match between France 🇫🇷 & Senegal 🇸🇳 !!!!

06/16/2026

The Connecting Codes conference is LIVE! 🌍

Scholars, librarians, and technologists from across Africa and beyond - including KU - are gathering to explore AI, digital humanities, and the future of information.

Join the live sessions: lib.ku.edu/igel/connecting-codes

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Bailey Hall Room 9, 1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17858643054

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