The BA in African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia delves into the rich and complex narratives of African-descended peoples around the globe. Through a blend of history, literature, politics, art, and sociology, students critically examine the cultural, economic, and political experiences shaping African and African American life. The program fosters a deep understanding of issues such as racial identity, colonialism, diaspora, and resistance movements. Students are encouraged to engage in community-based research, archival studies, and interdisciplinary exploration. With a strong commitment to social justice and historical inquiry, this major empowers graduates to advocate, educate, and lead in diverse sectors from public policy to the arts.
Oral history collection from African American elders in Charlottesville
Analysis of the Black Power movement through visual media
Comparative study of African independence movements post-WWII
Narratives of resistance in 20th-century African American literature
Archival work on UVA's history of racial integration
The role of African music in postcolonial identity formation
Digital mapping of slave trade routes and migration patterns
Black feminist theory and its application in contemporary media
Pan-Africanism and its political relevance today
Case study on reparations policy debates in the United States
Critical reading of W.E.B. Du Bois and the Souls of Black Folk
Analysis of urban renewal policies and Black displacement
Exploring African religious traditions and their diasporic influence
Race and education policy in post-Jim Crow America
Documentary filmmaking on African student activism
Intersection of race and environmental justice in the South
Study of African American culinary heritage and cultural identity
Art as activism: Curating Black contemporary art exhibitions
The Harlem Renaissance and transnational Black modernism
Policy analysis on voting rights and voter suppression
Investigate the histories and futures of African and African American communities through critical inquiry at UVA.
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