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Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Change.

The African American Studies (AAS) program is part of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) at Illinois State University. Illinois State University offers major and minor programs that allow students to synthesize knowledge that spans two or more academic disciplines.

Announcements

AAS held our inaugural Black History Month Film Series at the Normal Theater. Check out coverage of the events  by WMBD and WGLT.

 

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News and Events

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2025 Civic Engagement Award winners announced

Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with the 2025 Civic Engagement Awards as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration on April 8. 

Read more African American Studies news

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Drs. Lawless and Selman empower students as African American studies faculty affiliates
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ISU’s African American Studies Program will host a Black History Month Film Series
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Selman and Turner to give African American Studies Fall Lecture
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Dr. Nathan Stephens returns from Summer Learning Academy in Johannesburg