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In keeping with the character of Howard as a major historically Black university, the mission of the Department of History derives from the determination of people of African descent to advance and affirm the cause of human freedom, equality, and dignity. Intrinsic to this mission is a perspective on the world that conveys full respect for the integrity and dignity of all people, particularly emphasizing the history and culture of peoples of African origin. It is within this historical-cultural context that the community of scholars in the Department of History is committed to seeking truth, increasing knowledge, producing excellent scholarship and approaching the education of students holistically. In regard to the discipline of history, creating the opportunity for students to acquire both breadth and depth of knowledge as well as understanding are seminal concerns of this department's faculty. Thus, it is the History Department's mission to provide the student at the undergraduate level with: 1) an appreciation of the discipline of history as a tool for critical thinking and learning, 2) understanding of the process of historical research and reconstruction, 3) substantive knowledge as well as the accurate reconstruction and interpretation of the collective experience of the world's people, and 4) a special emphasis on the history of people of African descent. At the graduate level, the Department of History's mission is to train professional historians and to provide specialized training in the methodology of historical interpretation and research as a basis for leadership in the profession and scholarly community. Follow us also on twitter

Please help us congratulate Brandon Nightingale on the successful defense of his dissertation titled “The Black Press Ar...
10/15/2026

Please help us congratulate Brandon Nightingale on the successful defense of his dissertation titled “The Black Press Archives: Preserving the Legacy of the Black Press.”

Mr. Nightingale passed his examination with distinction and his committee members were: Dr. Tammy Brown (advisor), Dr. Benjamin Talton (chair), Dr. Ibram Kendi, Dr. Amsala Alemu and Dr. Kim Gallon from Brown University.

We are so proud of you Dr. Nightingale!

Dr. Anton D. House, a graduate of Howard University’s History Department and historian at Delaware State University, inv...
10/10/2026

Dr. Anton D. House, a graduate of Howard University’s History Department and historian at Delaware State University, invites you to explore The Mid-Atlantic Oral History Project—a podcast preserving the voices, experiences, and memories of the people who lived through some of the most consequential moments in American history. Season One features six compelling conversations exploring segregated education, Black community life, the struggle for educational equality, and the enduring significance of Delaware State University and other institutions. These are more than recollections of the past; they are firsthand accounts that bring history to life through the voices of the people who experienced it.

Podcast · Dr. Anton D. House · The Mid-Atlantic Oral History Project preserves the voices, memories, and lived experiences behind the history of the Mid-Atlantic region. Through recorded oral histories and conversations with community members, educators, scholars, and witnesses to history, the pro...

Happening now! Please join us in Founders Library.
10/06/2026

Happening now! Please join us in Founders Library.

Happening today!
10/06/2026

Happening today!

Mark your calendars for our first event of the semester! Hope to see you there ☺️

Experiential learning takes on new life in the makerspace! Dr. Preston's students have been learning about monuments and...
10/06/2026

Experiential learning takes on new life in the makerspace! Dr. Preston's students have been learning about monuments and they were challenged with creating their own. The class participated in 3d printing workshops in the makerspace at Founders Library. Each student researched a historical figure and printed their version of a monument to complete the project. Special thanks to Mr. Folarin Adoyin for leading the series and Ms. Hornbuckle for graciously partnering with us. Check out the makerspace for your next digital humanities project!

Experiential learning takes on new life in the makerspace! Dr. Preston's students have been learning about monuments and...
10/06/2026

Experiential learning takes on new life in the makerspace! Dr. Preston's students have been learning about monuments and they were challenged with creating their own. The class participated in 3d printing workshops in the makerspace at Founders Library. Each student researched a historical figure and printed their version of a monument to complete the project.

Special thanks to Mr. Folarin Adoyin for leading the series and Ms. Hornbuckle for graciously partnering with us. Check out the makerspace for your next digital humanities project!

Calling all history majors! Please join us ❤️
09/25/2026

Calling all history majors! Please join us ❤️

Mark your calendars for our first event of the semester! Hope to see you there ☺️
09/22/2026

Mark your calendars for our first event of the semester! Hope to see you there ☺️

We are proud to announce that Dr. Ana Araujo’s book, The Gift, was a co-runner up for the African Studies Association of...
09/13/2026

We are proud to announce that Dr. Ana Araujo’s book, The Gift, was a co-runner up for the African Studies Association of the United Kingdom Book Prize. Well- deserved!

The Department is super proud to announce that 2025 alumna, Dr. Tomiko Meeks, recently secured a coveted tenure track p...
07/29/2026

The Department is super proud to announce that 2025 alumna, Dr. Tomiko Meeks, recently secured a coveted tenure track position as Assistant Professor of the History of the U.S. South at Texas Southern University!!! Please help us celebrate this.

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