Join University Libraries for a faculty book talk featuring AFAS professor, Dr. Samuel Shearer, who will discuss his new book on the transformation of Kigali and the global implications of sustainable urbanism.

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Stay after the show for a post-performance conversation with playwright Lisa B. Thompson and WashU Law Professor Adrienne Davis as they reflect on The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, a vibrant and affirming work that celebrates Black women, community, and survival.

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Join the Department of African and African American Studies for an engaging talk with Dr. Koang Tutlam Dung, a distinguished African diplomat and medical doctor, as he shares insights on Africa’s evolving role in global affairs.

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Join us for a roundtable with Adrienne Davis, Robert Chang, and Anthony Farley as they reflect on Derrick Bell’s legacy and the future of Critical Race Theory.

Join the African and African American Studies and Anthropology departments for a talk led by Dr. Bertin M. Louis, Professor of Anthropology and African and African American Studies at the University of Kentucky. A light reception will follow the event.

Join us for a staged reading of the play Hélène’s Dream, written and directed by Amira-Géhanne Khalfallah, followed by a panel discussion about the politics of translation today.

Join us in celebrating the launch of the Global Black Studies Graduate Certificate, an exciting new interdisciplinary program that highlights critical inquiries into the global dimensions of Black experiences, politics, and cultural expressions.

Join AFAS for our Fall 2025 Welcome Back Event on September 9th, 4:30–6:00 PM in McMillan Courtyard! Enjoy food, games, and networking as we kick off the new school year together. Students, faculty, and community partners are all welcome!

Join the African & African American Studies senior majors as they present their senior capstone projects to the department, friends, and family.
Come learn about the hard work of our seniors and discover the projects they have developed throughout the year.

Systemic racism, economic disinvestment, and environmental injustice have long contributed to food apartheid in Black communities across the United States and the African diaspora. This conversation brings together scholars, organizers, and food justice advocates to explore community-driven solutions, policy interventions, and innovative strategies for building equitable and sustainable food systems that promote both well-being and self-determination.

Join us for the 19th Annual African Film Festival at Washington University, taking place March 28–30, 2025. This beloved event brings the latest and best in African cinema to the St. Louis region, featuring a curated selection of films that are less than two years old and have been celebrated at international film festivals.

Join us for an intellectually engaging event, "Futures in Black Studies," featuring visiting scholar Dr. Lisa B. Thompson. This event is co-hosted by the Department of African and African American Studies, American Culture Studies, and the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Equity.

Dr. Thompson will present a compelling talk titled "Art, Scholarship, & Community: Reflecting on the Past, Present, and Future of Black Studies," where she will explore the evolving landscape of Black Studies through the lenses of creativity, research, and collective action.

The Department of African and African-American Studies (AFAS) invites you to join us for our upcoming Faculty Colloquium, featuring presentations from AFAS faculty members Professor Tomos Evans and Professor Jessica Samuel. This event is an opportunity for the WashU professional community to engage with innovative research and support ongoing scholarly work within our department.

AFAS is honored to bring the Mariela Noles Cotitio to our campus as the Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Join us for this impactful lecture.

Join Us for a Community Conversation About Sexual Health!

The Department of African and African American Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and The Pleasure Circle, invites you to "Intricacies and Intimacies: A Conversation on Black Queer/Trans Sexuality with Matt Richardson."