Origins of Hip-Hop and Rap Explored In Smithsonian ‘Anthology’

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Black Bruin Resource Center’s Mural Design Contest

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AfAm Professor Kyle T. Mays featured in the Associated Press- NORC

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AfAm Studies Professor, Karida Brown, awarded with 2021 Chancellor’s Art Initiative Fund

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AFAM Professor Terrence Keel becomes first African-American ISSR Fellow!

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2021-2022 Astin Community Scholars Program

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AfAM Professor, SA Smythe awarded with the American Academy in Rome “2021-22 Rome Prize”

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Former Department of AFAM Chair, Dr. Marcus Hunter Co-Writes Bill Backed by Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Barbara Lee

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