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Africana, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies

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Department of Africana, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies

We take a multi-disciplinary approach that fosters a critical understanding of history, culture and politics. Our programs explore how peoples from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as their descendants in the Americas have constructed and interpreted their own lives, cultures and histories.

Africana Studies

Africana Studies draws upon critical, multi-, and cross-disciplinary perspectives to address the complexities of black communities and black popular culture that concern Africa, the U.S. and the Black Diaspora. You’ll learn about African Americans' and Africans' ways of life - from languages to history to religion, art and literature. You’ll implement methods and theories from Africana Studies as well as sociology, psychology, history, law, and ethnic and race studies.

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Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies

Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies offers interdisciplinary programs on the history, culture and political development of Latin America and Caribbean nations and the relationships between these nations and the United States. You'll explore the interdependence between resident Latinx and immigrant populations in the United States and their countries of origin. Issues of race, gender, ethnicity and class are central to the curriculum.
 

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Faculty Publications
Isles of Noise: Sonic Media in the Caribbean by Alejandra Bronfman
Stories from the Front of the Room: How Higher Education Faculty of Color Overcome Challenges and Thrive in the Academy
Democracy on the Ground: Local Politics in Latin America’s Left Turn by Grabriel Hetland
Black Authenticity: A Psychology for Liberating People of African Descent by Marcia Sutherland
Recent News
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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Plays, Talks, Film and Crafts Celebrate Black History Month on Campus
In celebration of Black History Month, the University and community present a wide range of events and gatherings.
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UAlbany Africana Studies Faculty Awarded $100,000 Grant to Grow Field, Increase Community Engagement
The University at Albany’s Africana Studies faculty have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support their work in making an impact and growing the field of Africana studies across local communities and beyond.
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UAlbany’s Africana Studies Event to Highlight Black Women in NYS History
The Department of Africana Studies at the University at Albany will co-sponsor an event Tuesday with the New York State Commission on African American History highlighting Black women and their contributions to democracy and society in honor of Women’s History Month.
Department of Africana, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies
Hudson Building 161

1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
United States

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518-442-4730