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August 5, 2025

African American Studies welcomes distinguished new faculty

Three scholars are joining the Department of African American Studies this fall, significantly expanding the relatively new department鈥檚 course offerings and research initiatives.

April 24, 2025

AAS welcomes Dr. Alicia Odewale

An African Diaspora archaeologist specializing in restorative justice, antiracist, Black feminist and community-centered archaeology, Odewale researches sites of African heritage throughout the United States and Caribbean regions.

April 1, 2025

UH Celebrates First African American Studies Department Graduate

The 兔子先生's African American Studies Department celebrated a milestone in May 2024 when Tre Blakes became the first student to receive a bachelor's degree since the program achieved departmental status.

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Houston, TX 77204-3047