African American Studies
What is structural racism? What is intersectionality? Why is there a Movement for Black Lives? What future can be imagined for Black America? LMU’s African American Studies (AFAM) Department provides answers to these questions and more!
African American Studies reclaims truth; corrects the national narrative regarding people of African descent; and, shares knowledge beyond the university by way of its curriculum, community engagement, and commitment to student development.
LMU’s AFAM features award-winning faculty members, who rank among the highest achieving and most innovative in the nation. Our goal is to ensure that students have the resources, training, and will to battle ignorance and manifest social justice.
Events
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700Come meet the African American Studies, Asian & Asian American Studies and Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies faculty! Share food, drink and knowledge!!
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700The English and African American Studies departments will host a jazz poetry reading featuring three student readers--Kumari Ananda Devidasi Billings, Zoey Mills, and Wren...
Associate Professor and Chair of African American Studies Marne Campbell was recognized with the 2022 Rains Service Award.
