Congratulations to graduating AADS minors!

Graduating AADS minors received this kente stole at the 20th Annual AADS Minors Dinner and AVH Fellowship ceremony. Handwoven in Ghana, the stole's Siamese crocodile symbol represents democracy and unity in diversity.
News - March 25, 2009
John Hope Franklin, a pioneering scholar in the field of African American history, has died at the age of ninety-four. See our News page for links to remembrances.
John Hope Franklin, a pioneering scholar in the field of African American history, has died at the age of ninety-four. See our News page for links to remembrances.
Upcoming Events
| News | For AADS-related events and happenings over the summer, check out the News page. |
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Students may study in a variety of fields with a African & African Diaspora Studies focus and qualified students may pursue a Minor or an Independent Major in African & African Diaspora Studies. |
| Our affiliated faculty represent a wide range of scholarship and interests. Click to see an alphabetical list of professors, or click to locate information about recent faculty publications. |
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RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Congratulations to Sheneita Graham, A&S '10, winner of the 2007-2008 Amanda Houston Traveling Fellowship. Find out more about the history of the award. |
Information about scholarships, fellowships, and other funding opportunities... | |

The African & African Diaspora at Boston College, originally called the Black Studies Program, began in 1969-1970. Click here to read more about the history of the program.



