UD's Department of Africana Studies and the Office of Institutional Equity will host a symposium celebrating the legacy of James Newton, a founding director of UD’s Black American Studies program and professor emeritus of Africana Studies.

The Department of Africana Studies offers two special courses for Winter Session 2023 - AFRA 372: Philosophy of Hip Hop, and AFRA 205: Contemporary African America Issues – Black Delaware.

Africana studies challenges students to question stereotypes, challenge assumptions

Monica A. Coleman is the new John and Patricia Cochran Scholar of Inclusive Excellence, which recognizes excellence, creativity and commitment to inclusiveness on campus and beyond.