CSULB Africana Studies Department

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CSULB Africana Studies Department Africana Studies critically examines the lived experiences of African people and their descendants fr Ssensalo, Khonsura Aaron Wilson

Department Chair: Maulana Karenga

Department Coordinator: Harvey Hunt

Faculty: LaRese Hubbard, Maulana Karenga, Alosi Moloi, Bede M.

10/13/2026

Please join us for a stimulating conversation about Africana men and their excellence.





10/08/2026

Register for Black Los Angeles and learn about the history, culture, politics, and experiences of African Americans in Los Angeles County.





10/03/2026

The Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach is hosting a Black Speculative Arts Conference November 5th-8th. Friday November 6th, conference activities take place at CSU Long Beach at the Pointe in the Pyramid. More information to follow.





 



10/01/2026

The Department of Africana Studies came out and welcomed new CSU, Long Beach President Loren Blanchard at the Japanese Garden. Along with other members of the Black Beach Community, the reception started with musical selections from a student choral group, we heard from representatives of the Black Beach Community, President Blanchard, and even the fish were jumping which added to the ambiance.

Shout out to and Sistas on Campus for taking the lead and planning this great reception.




09/28/2026

Meet Amia, Africana Studies Minor and Psychology Major.





09/22/2026

Meet Senior Africana Studies major Zavannah Jackson sharing why you should major or minor in Africana Studies.





Check out the Department of Africana Studies 2025-26 highlight video.Shout out to recent alumna Tyisha Ali (c/o '26) for...
09/17/2026

Check out the Department of Africana Studies 2025-26 highlight video.

Shout out to recent alumna Tyisha Ali (c/o '26) for creating the video.

https://youtu.be/6b6zI2N39h4?feature=shared





This video highlights the accomplishments of faculty and students i...

09/11/2026
09/11/2026

The Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach congratulates Dr. Alice Nicholas on the publication of her book chapter entitled "Secrets of the Suwanee: Zora Neale Hurston and the Coded Word" in the new book Zora Neale Hurston's Literary and Cultural Influence
Watching Words, Shaping Worlds.

This collection of essays analyzes Zora Neale Hurston's impact and enduring relevance as a literary and cultural icon.

Congratulations Dr. Nicholas

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/zora-neale-hurstons-literary-and-cultural-influence-9781666981742/



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