Africana Studies
Africana Studies
CONTACT
Tami Navarro, Ph.D.
Chair
Faulkner House
tnavarro1@drew.edu
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Africana Studies
Newly-revitalized, Drew’s major in Africana Studies offers students an interdisciplinary study of the history, cultures, politics, and socioeconomic structures of Africa and the African Diaspora. Students will learn how to use diverse historical, political, ethnographic, artistic, and literary forms of analysis from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and fine arts.
Related Programs
Africana Studies Minor
This program is also available as an Africana Studies Minor.
Latest News
Drew University Hosts Second Annual Diversity and Inclusion Lecture, Workshops
Nov 6, 2024
Rice University’s Dr. Brooke Johnson discussed Afro-Chemistry
Women’s History Month: A Reflection from Tami Navarro
Mar 12, 2024
Words of inspiration and vision from the Assistant Professor and Chair of Africana Studies
Writers@Drew Welcomes Former Drew Professor Tiphanie Yanique
Feb 22, 2024
Hosted by Drew’s Africana Studies and Creative Writing programs
Drew University Revitalizes Africana Studies Program
Feb 15, 2024
In its second year, the program celebrates continued growth during Black History Month
Drew Students Speak With Actress-Director Daphne Di Cinto in Screening of Il Moro
Nov 16, 2023
Film, director provide perspective on African-American and Afro-European communities
Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Nevaeh Warren
May 9, 2023
Nevaeh Warren C’23 is joining Morgan Stanley as a human resources analyst
Baldwin Honors
Baldwin Honors Scholars tackle an advanced, four-year, 21-credit curriculum.
Real-world Learning Experiences
Students have the opportunity to complete research projects as a part of the New York Semester on Social Entrepeneurship, NYC UN Semester, and NYC Media and Communications Semester nycTRECs; as well as the Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Tuscany and Spanish Language and Culture in Barcelona ShortTRECs.
Drew Action Scholars
A unique, hands-on, take-action program for students who are passionate about leading social change.
Communities
Drew Africana Studies students can join a variety of groups and organizations, including:
- Black Student Union
- African Students Community at Drew