On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 10 am – 11:30 am, the Black/Africana Studies Department will host an event titled "Pursuing Black Studies at Four-Year Universities: Conversations on the Relevance, Programs, and Opportunities." 

During this in-person and Zoom event, students will hear from Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach, and Dr. Nana Lawson Bush, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies at CSU Los Angeles. As distinguished scholars in the discipline, they will discuss the relevance of the discipline, department program requirements, and career and other opportunities for further development. Students will also hear from Africana Studies Department faculty from CSU Dominguez Hills, as well as alumni of the Africology and African American Studies Department at Temple University.

This event will occur in LA 103 (Liberal Arts Building) and via Zoom from 10 am — 11:30 am. We hope to see you in person; however, if you plan to attend this event via Zoom, please register in advance using the following link:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

As a reminder, please see the summer 2025 and fall 2025 course schedule for new and open Black/Africana Studies course offerings. Remember to visit our department website to explore new and resourceful information: Black/Africana Studies Department website.