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Lilith, recent premiere of a new opera by AASM faculty and Guggenheim Award-winning composer Anthony Davis, with an original libretto by TMC Provost and Theatre Faculty Allan Havis.
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Welcome to the African-American Studies Minor

Welcome to the official website for the African-American Studies Minor at UC San Diego!  

The interdisciplinary field of African-American Studies is a relative newcomer on the Academic scene and the establishment of the nation's first African-American Studies department occurred in 1968 at San Francisco State University. UCSD established the African-American Studies minor in the Fall of 2005. Building on the successful Contemporary Black Arts minor, the new African-American Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary field of study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The fundamental goal of the curriculum is to provide students with an introduction to the dynamic life experiences of African-Americans by guiding them to an open understanding of the unique attitudes, evolution, and circumstances of African-Americans.   More ...

Upcoming Events:

Economic Empowerment Theme of Black History Month at UC San Diego

Members of the UC San Diego Black Student Union posed for a photo during a Black History Month event in 2009.

The need for economic development has been a central element to African-American empowerment and livelihood. After centuries of unrequited toil and despite gaining freedom, African-Americans were still plagued by a discriminatory society and the ills of poverty. In this regard, the University of California, San Diego is recognizing Black History Month with several events that reflect this year’s theme, Recognizing the Future of Black Economic Empowerment. More ... this link leads to another website

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
—Malcolm X

 

For a full listing of UC San Diego’s Black History Month events click here this link leads to another website

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! – Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life‐long mentorship.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010   More ... this link leads to another website

UCSD - Spelman/Morehouse Exchange Program

UCSD - Spelman/Morehouse Exchange Program

Application for the 2010-2011 UCSD - Spelman/Morehouse Exchange are available. Learn more about this Exchange Program.

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Dr. Floyd Gaffney Playwriting Competition

Floyd Gaffney

The University of California San Diego’s Theatre and Dance Department seeks from all enrolled undergraduate students submissions of previously unproduced, unpublished scripts highlighting the African-American experience in contemporary or historical terms. More ... this link leads to another website

Deadline for entry is a postmark entry of 2/26/10.
The winner will be announced no later than 3/19/10.

The San Francisco Foundation Multicultural Fellowship Program

San Francisco Foundation

The San Francisco Foundation is now recruiting for the 2010-2012 Multicultural Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program is seeking one Fellow in each of the following three program areas: Arts and Culture, Education, and Environment. Applications are due on Monday, March 22, 2010, and the Fellowship positions will commence July 1, 2010. More … this link leads to another website

TMC Artist in Resident - Sylvia M’Lafi Thompson

M’Lafi Thompson


Awarded winning actor M’Lafi Thompson has planned her one person TMC residency show in late January to be timed with the first anniversary of President Obama’s term in office. More ...


 For questions regarding the minor,
please contact us by email at: af-amstudies@ucsd.edu or by phone at: (858) 534-0613