The BA in African American and African Studies at Ohio State University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the global African experience. Students in this program engage critically with historical, political, cultural, and literary narratives that shape the identities of African and African-descended communities across time and space. The program cultivates a strong foundation in social justice, diaspora studies, and the arts, preparing graduates to analyze systemic inequities and contribute to transformative societal change. Through coursework in history, sociology, literature, and art, students gain both theoretical insights and practical tools to engage in activism, policy, education, and cultural preservation. This program fosters an academic environment that values community engagement, inclusive scholarship, and intellectual rigor.
Digital archive of oral histories from local African American communities
Comparative analysis of civil rights movements in the US and South Africa
Exhibit on African art traditions in the diaspora
Study of African American representation in contemporary television
Critical review of prison abolition literature
Examination of Black feminist movements across the globe
Mapping the Underground Railroad routes through Ohio
Research on Afro-Caribbean migration patterns to the Midwest
Curriculum design for K–12 African American history education
Podcast series on African spiritual practices and resistance
Data visualization of racial disparities in urban development
Analysis of anti-Blackness in digital media platforms
Study on African languages preserved in African American vernaculars
Graphic novel adaptation of a historical Black leader’s life
Ethnographic study of African student communities at OSU
Public art proposal reflecting African American cultural memory
Historical exploration of Black-owned newspapers in Ohio
Sociological study on intersectionality in college activism
Zine publication on Black queer narratives
Research on African film movements and postcolonial theory
Explore African and African American heritage, justice, and global contributions in this interdisciplinary arts degree at OSU.
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