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Department of Africana Studies

Why Africana Studies?

  • You like

    Exploring the histories, cultures, politics, and lived experiences of people of African descent. You are interested in issues of race, identity, social justice, community engagement, and the impact of the African Diaspora on the world.

  • You'll learn

    How to think critically about historical and contemporary social issues, conduct interdisciplinary research, analyze systems of inequality, communicate effectively, and apply Africana Studies perspectives to real-world challenges.

  • You can be

    Our graduates pursue careers in law, education, public policy, criminal justice, government, social work, nonprofit leadership, journalism, advocacy, research, public health, and graduate study.

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Contact us

  • Chair

    Regina Bernard-Carreno, Ph.D.
    Professor
    9.63.02 NB
    212.621.4104
    rbernardcarreno@jjay.cuny.edu

  • Minor Advisor

    Ms. Rulisa Galloway-Perry
    Department Deputy for Administrative Affairs & Deputy Minor Coordinator
    9.63.04 NB
    212.237.8701
    rgalloway@jjay.cuny.edu

  • Department of Africana Studies

    9.63.01NB
    212.237.8764

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