Department News
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The AFAM Department Celebrates 2026 Graduates [May 2026]
The AFAM Department recently celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Annual Department of African American Studies Banquet. Our Annual Banquet is a moment for graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and be uplifted by faculty, peers, family, and staff who have championed their success. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you will continue to accomplish!
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Dr. Natalie Novoa presents research on Black Playground Movement in San Francisco (1900-1920) at College of Humanities and Social Sciences Pubfest 2025 [November 2025]
Dr. Novoa shared key findings from her research that explores how Black middle class communities fought for access to recreational spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area during the Progressive Era. Dr. Novoa's research on this topic is featured in the Journal of Urban History.
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Dr. Mei-Ling Malone publishes research on Black Student Unions and Institutional Change in
Journal of Black Studies
. Congrats, Dr. Malone! [October 2025]
