African American Studies

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.

Current and former program leaders, as well as Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book and President Emeritus Leo Lambert, celebrated the program Friday, March 15, with community members.

The fellowship through the National Women's Studies Association aims to increase the number and influence of women of color among students, staff and faculty in the field of women's studies.

Four members of Elon’s faculty discussed current events in politics, education and law at an event marking the 30th anniversary of Elon’s African and African-American Studies program.

"The State of Blackness: Education, Politics and Law” is Tues., Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in McBride Gathering Space.

The interdisciplinary minor program began in 1994 and includes courses spanning the liberal arts and includes study abroad opportunities. An opening reception in the Wilhelmina Boyd Office of African and African-American Studies is Thursday, Sept. 14.

CREDE and other partners host facilitated discussions on race and racism in our communities for faculty and staff.

The Professor of English presented, "Impairments, Handicaps, and Their Meanings: Disabled Migrants to France in Fatou Diome's Fictions" in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb 25.

The Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education hosted the Black History Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The theme for Black History Month 2023 at Elon is "The Black Renaissance: Revive, Reclaim, Rejoice."

A series of events coordinated by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will celebrate Black History Month at Elon.