News & Events

The Institute for African American Studies at UGA is involved in many exciting events throughout the year. See below for upcoming events and recent news.

But Some of Us Are Brave Book Cover

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

AFAM Grad Student Spotlights: BRAVE Mini-Grant Awards!

Last year marked the 40th anniversary of the publication of All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave, an anthology that solidified Black Women's Stu
Layla Greenwood and Chera Jo Watts promote AFAM courses and programs outside of the UGA Bookstore

Friday, November 11, 2022

IAAS Congrats & Celebrations | Fall 2022

The Institute for African American Studies has much to celebrate this fall semester! To begin, we welcome three new joint-appointed faculty to our ranks: Dr.
Danielle Obiri poses in a red dress with her graduation cap

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Recent Graduate Spotlight: Danielle Obiri

Danielle Obiri graduated this past Spring 2022 with degrees in African American Studies (AB) and Genetics (BS). Immediately following graduation, Danielle began medical school at the Medical College of Georgia pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
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