Why African American Studies?
Our curriculum helps students learn how to define, measure, interpret and validate Black experiences. Graduates leave us ready to think and to act in order to solve the unstructured problems that confront Black communities.
Learn more about the value of a degree in African American studies.
News
Nov. 17, 2023
VCU’s Mignonne C. Guy receives award for outstanding contributions through health-equity research
Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco honors her commitment to public health.
Oct. 23, 2023
What’s your favorite scary movie? A horror film watch list for October.
From "Candyman" to "The Wizard of Oz"(!), VCU students, faculty, alums and staff share hair-raising recs for the spookiest of months.
Oct. 9, 2023
Ahead of FDA ban, a new project will assist providers in helping patients quit menthol cigarettes
The project led by researchers at VCU and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is supported by a new $3 million grant.
AFAM Spotlight
Meet a Student
Tarazha Jenkins is passionate about communications and politics, as well as how it can affect the black community. One day she hopes to work on Capitol Hill.
Meet an Alum
Fidelia Igwe ('15) is associate director of College and Career Access at DC Prep in Washington D.C. and CEO/lead consultant of Equitable Minds, LLC.
Meet a Student
Shawn Williams says majoring in African American studies helps them build towards a healthier, inclusive, antiracist future. Read more about Shawn, including her favorite courses, professors and sources of inspiration.