Africana Studies News & Events

Fashion designer tells the story of her ancestors: Asante Sana fashions to exhibit in Ritchie Hall

Aug. 10, 2018

Kent State University, Ohio-The Uumbaji Gallery located in Kent State University’s Oscar Ritchie Hall is pleased to present Retold: African Culture and fables reinterpreted into fashion, an exhibition of African-inspired fashion by award-winning designer, Tameka N. Ellington, Ph…

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Kent State’s Department of Pan-African Studies to Hold Roundtable Discussion as Part of Yearlong Series

Sept. 22, 2014

Kent State University’s Department of Pan-African Studies will hold a roundtable discussion on police state, militarism, brutality and the use of deadly force at an upcoming event. “Violence and the Pan-African World: Inspiring Change” will take place Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Room…

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Submit Your Programs to Celebrate Black History Month

Jan. 16, 2012

To commemorate Black History Month in February, Black United Students in partnership with the Department of Pan-African Studies is planning a series of programs and activities.

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