Africana Studies
The major in Africana studies prepares students to become adept critical thinkers, presenters, and researchers, as well as valuable global citizens. Because Africana studies is a multidisciplinary degree program, we offer courses to students of any major—knowledge to expand your worldview and deepen understanding of people of African ancestry.

Program Facts
- Program Type: Major, Minor
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- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Department: Africana Studies
Program Director
Darko Opoku,Associate Professor of Africana Studies
Contact
- David Divins, Administrative Assistant
- 440-775-8923
- afamstud@oberlin.edu
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Africana Studies Faculty
The multidisciplinary Africana Studies Program draws its chair, faculty, and affiliate faculty from throughout the college, who are committed to teaching wide-ranging subjects concerning the African and black experience. Subject specialties include African history, African diaspora, Africana philosophy, film, art, politics, and black feminist theories.
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Yveline Alexis
Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies
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Pamela (Pam) Brooks
Jane and Eric Nord Associate Professor of Africana Studies
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Talise Campbell
Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Dance
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Johnny Coleman
Professor of Studio Art and Africana Studies
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Justin Emeka ’95
Associate Professor of Theater and Africana Studies
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Meredith Gadsby
Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies
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Caroline Jackson Smith
Professor of Theater and Africana Studies
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Darko Opoku
Associate Professor of Africana Studies
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Charles Peterson
Associate Professor of Africana Studies
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Candice Raynor
Director and Faculty in Residence
Africana Studies News
Iesha-LaShay Phillips Appears on 'Today Show' Tribute to Toni Morrison
December 16, 2020
Black Student Athlete Group Focuses on Community, Mentoring, and Diversifying Athletics
December 7, 2020
This Week in Photos: Creativity and Strength
November 13, 2020