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Read more about the article Undergrad Adds AAAS Minor to Increase Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Justice
African American and African Studies / News / Student / Student

Undergrad Adds AAAS Minor to Increase Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Justice

May 5, 2022

Emily Burch often questioned the answers she received about the lack of diversity in her small town in northwest Michigan. And when she graduated from…

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CREATE! Micro-Grant Program Accepting Proposals for 2022

May 3, 2022

The Dean’s Arts Advisory Council in the College of Arts & Letters invites proposals for its CREATE! Micro-Grant Program where students receive funding to create…

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Read more about the article Minor in AAAS Leads to Focus on Educational Equity and Community Service
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Minor in AAAS Leads to Focus on Educational Equity and Community Service

April 28, 2022

Moneé Green listened to her grandfather when he told her that the one thing people can’t take away from you is knowledge. He also told…

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Read more about the article First-Generation Student Finds Niche, Discovers Value of MSU Education
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First-Generation Student Finds Niche, Discovers Value of MSU Education

April 27, 2022

College wasn’t always an end goal for Gabby Riley. While her paternal grandmother was a role model as a long-time teacher in Detroit Public Schools…

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Read more about the article MSU Education Inspires Graduating Senior to Pursue Social and Cultural Change
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MSU Education Inspires Graduating Senior to Pursue Social and Cultural Change

April 21, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted Michigan State University to switch to remote learning, Jamia Henry went home to Detroit to attend classes online and to…

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Read more about the article New BA Degree in African American and African Studies Now Offered at MSU
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New BA Degree in African American and African Studies Now Offered at MSU

March 29, 2022

For the first time in Michigan State University history, undergraduate students can major in African American and African Studies.  This semester, MSU’s College of Arts…

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Read more about the article Student Driven by Passion for Black History, Aspires to Help Community
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Student Driven by Passion for Black History, Aspires to Help Community

January 26, 2022

Morgan Braswell said she is not the first in her family to attend college. But she is the first to stay the course. A sophomore,…

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Read more about the article Student Aspires to Preserve Literature and Activist Thought That Shaped Her Life
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Student Aspires to Preserve Literature and Activist Thought That Shaped Her Life

January 21, 2022

Growing up, Camille Jackson set a goal to pursue higher education. Now that she’s close to receiving her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, she’s…

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Read more about the article Exploring Cultural Identity Through AAAS Department Courses
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Exploring Cultural Identity Through AAAS Department Courses

January 17, 2022

Deon Bennett came to Michigan State University intent on becoming more independent and open to new opportunities. He achieved that and more through academic and…

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Read more about the article MSU Scholars Examine Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth
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MSU Scholars Examine Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth

June 14, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, Michigan State University will host a  university-wide and in-person celebration of Juneteenth to commemorate the freeing of African American slaves in the United States. This week-long celebration includes…

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Commencement Website Celebrates Class of 2021

May 3, 2021

The Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters celebrates the Class of 2021 through a dedicated website, classof2021.cal.msu.edu, with congratulatory messages, commencement videos, and…

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Two Graduates Selected as Commencement Speakers

April 28, 2021

After facing one of the most difficult years at Michigan State University, College of Arts & Letters seniors Olivia Gundrum and Alia Jones have been chosen as the Spring 2021 Commencement Speakers.   Gundrum, an Honors…

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