WELCOME TO AFRICANA STUDIES!
As a result of agitation and student protests across the country in the late 1960's, America's colleges and universities began establishing Black Studies programs and departments. Black Studies, now African-American Studies, was established at the University of New Mexico in 1970.
That struggle was championed by the Black community in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
As a result, the program has always enjoyed close ties with the local community.
Indeed, the success of the program has rested largely upon the guidance and
generosity of the Black community, especially its churches and civic
organizations.
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African
American Studies is a “Student Centered” program that actively promotes the
development of strong interpersonal relationships between faculty, staff, and
students. Focusing on Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Latin America, Europe, and North America, African-American Studies is a multi disciplinary degree granting program that offers a wide variety of courses that illuminate the literature, history, and culture of the African or Black Diaspora. The program offers students a global perspective on issues faced by the individual communities that constitute the Diaspora. Beyond competence in
the discipline, the curriculum is designed to foster exceptional writing skills, competency in research, and superb interpersonal skills.
Upon successful completion of the degree, students are prepared to begin graduate studies, enter professional schools (Law and Business), or begin careers in the private sector. The program is augmented by innovative community projects such as the Team of Excellence Mentorship Program.
STAFF
Dr. Finnie D. Coleman, Director
Dr. Kirsten P. Buick, Associate Director
Ms. Letha Allen, Department Administrator
Mr. Charles Becknell Jr., Program Coordinator and
Academic Advisor
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