Working Toward a Philosophy for All of Us
February 12, 2021
“Why philosophy?” That’s a question MSU Philosophy Professor Kristie Dotson, formal advisor to the new Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), has fielded…
Senior Jasmine Jordan Wins Prestigious Gates-Cambridge Scholarship
February 9, 2021
Michigan State University senior Jasmine Jordan, an Honors College Political Science senior with a minor in African and African American Studies (AAAS), who grew up in…
Five Nights Towards Freedom: MLK Commemorative Film Series
January 14, 2021
Join MSU Libraries, MSU Detroit Center, and WKAR on virtual screenings and conversations featuring films focusing on sociopolitical protest movements, bridging together the Civil Rights Movement with contemporary films exploring the Black Lives Matter movement. All events are online and start at 7:00 pm EST.
Ruth Nicole Brown Named MSU Foundation Professor
January 14, 2021
In recognition of her innovative community-engaged scholarship and outstanding record of visionary leadership, research, and pedagogy, Ruth Nicole Brown was awarded an MSU Foundation Professorship,…
Taking Up Space as a Scholar, Activist, and Visionary Co-Builder of the New AAAS Department
November 18, 2020
Scholar, author, activist, and visionary builder, these are just a few words to describe Tamura Lomax, Foundational Associate Professor, who came to Michigan State University to work alongside Ruth Nicole Brown, Inaugural Chair.
MSU African American and African Studies Seeks ‘Technologies of Living for Survival Into Wellness’
November 13, 2020
The latest segment of MSU Today explores the vision, mission, and values of Michigan State University’s Department of African American and African Studies with Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown, Inaugural Chairperson and Professor of AAAS, Dr. Tamura Lomax, Foundational Associate Professor of AAAS, Dr. Kristie Dotson, Executive Academic Advisor to AAAS and Professor of Philosophy, and Dr. April Baker-Bell, continuing member of the transition team and Associate Professor of Language, Literacy, and English Education.
Collectively Building Anew: the Department of African American and African Studies
October 5, 2020
As we distance ourselves to help stop the spread of a deadly virus, a new department is being built within Michigan State University’s College of…
Meet and Greet AAAS Minors + Graduate Students
September 16, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Join us for a virtual check in with current AAAS faculty, staff and students! We hope…
Welcome AAAS Minors
September 2, 2020
Dear AAAS Minors, Welcome to the new Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) at Michigan State University! We are Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown, the Inaugural Chair, and Dr.…
Kristie Dotson Appointed Interim Chair of AAAS Program
June 17, 2019
Professor Kristie Dotson has been appointed Interim Chair of the African American and African Studies (AAAS) program, effective July 1, 2019. Since 2008, Dotson has…
New Department of African American and African Studies Approved
February 15, 2019
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has approved the establishment of a Department of African American and African Studies, which will be part of…
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