African & African-American Studies

Celebrating over 30 years of academic excellence

African & African-American Studies at Elon (AAASE) was established in 1994. The pedagogy, research, scholarship, service — among other experiential learning activities — of our faculty and student scholars reflect an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the lived realities of the African diaspora.

The AAASE Interdisciplinary Minor Program provides and supports a wide array of events, workshops, and community engagement initiatives to complement and enhance the curricular experience, serving as a testament to the profound breadth, depth, and enduring legacy of this remarkable minor.

As you navigate the site, we hope you will find the information useful and we welcome your comments and questions about African & African-American Studies at Elon via email at jcarew@elon.edu or by visiting the K. Wilhelmina Boyd Office of African & African-American Studies in Alamance 302. Join us on this journey of discovery!

Damion Blake publishes commentary on Jamaica’s election in Latin America Advisor
In his commentary, Blake analyzed Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ historic third-term electoral victory.
Sheila Otieno presents at Black Women’s Spirituality Conference
Organized by Wellesley’s departments of Africana Studies and Religious Studies, the conference brings together prominent scholars from across the nation to address Black women’s spirituality, past and present.
Celebrating Black history in the Elon University Archives & Special Collections
Learn more about Black history at Elon through the University Archives & Special Collections online resources and physical artifacts, papers, and records.