African American Studies at UW-Madison
@afamuw.bsky.social
Committed to bringing academic research to the broadest possible audience through studies in history, literature, the social sciences, and the arts; the deepest understanding of the complex reality of race in America requires an interdisciplinary approach.
We invite you to join us for this performance on Thursday, December 4th at 7pm in Van Hise 1418. This event is free and open to the public.
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We invite you to join us for this performance on Thursday, December 4th at 7pm in Van Hise 1418. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more and support our vision: www.soulfolkcollective.com/soulfolksatu...
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Learn more and support our vision: www.soulfolkcollective.com/soulfolksatu...
We invite you to radically imagine with us.
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We invite you to radically imagine with us.
Political Science and African American Studies Ph.D. minor student Fawziyah Laguide is currently seeking participants for: "A Research Study Exploring Democracy, Diaspora, Race, Community, and Everyday Life".
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Political Science and African American Studies Ph.D. minor student Fawziyah Laguide is currently seeking participants for: "A Research Study Exploring Democracy, Diaspora, Race, Community, and Everyday Life".
...and discuss how Percival Everett’s James, is in conversation with Wisconsin’s history during the Go Big Read panel, “The National Legacy of Slavery: Wisconsin’s History as a Mississippi River State”.
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
...and discuss how Percival Everett’s James, is in conversation with Wisconsin’s history during the Go Big Read panel, “The National Legacy of Slavery: Wisconsin’s History as a Mississippi River State”.
This interdisciplinary symposium will give students the opportunity to present work on panels, network, and receive presentation feedback from faculty.
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This interdisciplinary symposium will give students the opportunity to present work on panels, network, and receive presentation feedback from faculty.
The Department of African American Studies invites undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline whose work centers or intersects with Black studies and Black people to participate in our 2026 Student Symposium, taking place February 27, 2026.
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Department of African American Studies invites undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline whose work centers or intersects with Black studies and Black people to participate in our 2026 Student Symposium, taking place February 27, 2026.
Are you a graduate student seeking a TA position for the Spring 2026 semester? The Department of African American Studies is hiring:
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Are you a graduate student seeking a TA position for the Spring 2026 semester? The Department of African American Studies is hiring:
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara’s "Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island" is currently on view (through 2027) at the John Brown House Museum (Rhode Island Historical Society) in Providence, Rhode Island.
October 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara’s "Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island" is currently on view (through 2027) at the John Brown House Museum (Rhode Island Historical Society) in Providence, Rhode Island.
Gifts also help provide resources for The SoulFolk Collective, our new qualitative research lab: www.soulfolkcollective.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Gifts also help provide resources for The SoulFolk Collective, our new qualitative research lab: www.soulfolkcollective.com
Our program began in 1969 as an outgrowth of student concern for Black relevance in higher education. Our work continues to be essential to this campus, the Madison community, and the nation as we conduct public humanities research, engage deeply with the community, and foster social activism.
October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our program began in 1969 as an outgrowth of student concern for Black relevance in higher education. Our work continues to be essential to this campus, the Madison community, and the nation as we conduct public humanities research, engage deeply with the community, and foster social activism.
Gifts will be used to provide additional funding for recruitment to our master’s degree program, support current graduate students, and bolster support for undergraduate programming and events.
October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Gifts will be used to provide additional funding for recruitment to our master’s degree program, support current graduate students, and bolster support for undergraduate programming and events.
Dr. Brittney Edmonds, assistant professor of African American Studies, has been awarded the inaugural $50,000 Paul Martin Wolff Center seed grant.
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Dr. Brittney Edmonds, assistant professor of African American Studies, has been awarded the inaugural $50,000 Paul Martin Wolff Center seed grant.
Join Professors Henry J. Drewal and Elaine Sullivan for a conversation about displaying African arts in museums.
September 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Join Professors Henry J. Drewal and Elaine Sullivan for a conversation about displaying African arts in museums.
Hear Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara discuss her research on race-based slavery, Black settlement, abolition, and Black rights in the 18th and 19th century Midwest on The Journal of American History podcast.
September 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hear Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara discuss her research on race-based slavery, Black settlement, abolition, and Black rights in the 18th and 19th century Midwest on The Journal of American History podcast.
The Department of African American Studies is hiring! 📣 We are currently seeking graduate students as Readers and Graders for 100-300 level courses.
September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Department of African American Studies is hiring! 📣 We are currently seeking graduate students as Readers and Graders for 100-300 level courses.
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire's latest book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram", the true story of a queer, Black man living in Europe during 20th century, will be released from Penguin Random House on February 3, 2026.
July 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire's latest book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram", the true story of a queer, Black man living in Europe during 20th century, will be released from Penguin Random House on February 3, 2026.
We're continuing our SoulFolk Collective research fellow spotlights this week by showcasing the work of Ayshea Banes, an incoming M.A. student in African American Studies and incoming Ph.D. student in Curriculum & Instruction.
June 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We're continuing our SoulFolk Collective research fellow spotlights this week by showcasing the work of Ayshea Banes, an incoming M.A. student in African American Studies and incoming Ph.D. student in Curriculum & Instruction.
Calling Black Residents of Madison, WI! 📍We want to hear your stories—how you move through and experience Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding areas.
June 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Calling Black Residents of Madison, WI! 📍We want to hear your stories—how you move through and experience Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding areas.
Today, we're highlighting the work and perspective of Curriculum & Instruction Ph.D. student, Izabela de Souza, a founding and invaluable member of SoCo. "Being with and researching alongside others allows us to dream and achieve collectively," de Souza shares.
June 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today, we're highlighting the work and perspective of Curriculum & Instruction Ph.D. student, Izabela de Souza, a founding and invaluable member of SoCo. "Being with and researching alongside others allows us to dream and achieve collectively," de Souza shares.
Congratulations to Master of Arts student, Forrest Ashworth, on his graduation this spring!
June 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Congratulations to Master of Arts student, Forrest Ashworth, on his graduation this spring!
“Theories on Black politics need a bit more color for this particular moment." — Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson
Read more of Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson's thoughts on Black politics in our full interview here: africanamericanstudies.wisc.edu/newsletter/
Read more of Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson's thoughts on Black politics in our full interview here: africanamericanstudies.wisc.edu/newsletter/
May 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Theories on Black politics need a bit more color for this particular moment." — Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson
Read more of Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson's thoughts on Black politics in our full interview here: africanamericanstudies.wisc.edu/newsletter/
Read more of Dr. Andrene Wright-Johnson's thoughts on Black politics in our full interview here: africanamericanstudies.wisc.edu/newsletter/
Examine the biographies, political ideologies, and activism of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela in AFROAMER671: “Malcolm, Martin, and Mandela” with Dr. Sabrina Thomas this fall. Enrollment open now open for all students.
April 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Examine the biographies, political ideologies, and activism of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela in AFROAMER671: “Malcolm, Martin, and Mandela” with Dr. Sabrina Thomas this fall. Enrollment open now open for all students.