Africana Studies

Professor Eric Hurley (PO), department chair

Professors Harris (PZ, on leave spring 2025), Shelton (CM),

Associate Professors Aitel (CM), Bonaparte (PZ), Finley, (PO), Hurley (PO), Smith (CM),

Assistant Professors Bartholomew (SC), Blassingame (SC), Fely Catan (CM), Kizer (PZ), Lagji (PZ), Mubirumusoke (CM), Ratteray (PO), Sales (SC), Soliman (SC), Traoré (PO)

Academic Coordinator, Linda DeChaine

The Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies (IDAS)

The mission of the Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies (IDAS) is to examine, through various academic disciplines, the experiences of people of African heritage worldwide. The Africana Studies curriculum helps to unify an important area of intellectual investigation and enhances appreciation of particular disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences. The department is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and is a vital information resource for students and researchers. Moreover, its faculty endeavors to create an intellectual climate which fosters cross-cultural dialogue.

For more information, please visit http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/africana/ or call 909-607-3070

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