"My studies in Northwestern Black Studies changed my life. They facilitated my personal, professional, intellectual, and political coming-of-age." - @MarissaEsque ’06 In honor of Northwestern Black Studies's 50th anniversary, Northwestern Alumni share Northwestern memories. Meet Marissa Jackson Sow: wcas.nu/3rWApf9

As the Department of African American Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary, Weinberg College at Northwestern is profiling a few of the department’s many stellar alumni. Out next profiled alum is Sarah Borchers ’04. #NUAFAM50 news.weinberg.northwestern.edu/2022/04/27/alu…

Registration is OPEN for "AFAM @ 50: Extending our Reach." Join the Department of African American Studies in celebrating its 50th anniversary at Northwestern, featuring keynote speaker @ziwe. Details: bit.ly/nuafam50 #NUAFAM50

Another Alumni Spotlight as the Department of African American Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary. Tamica Daniel is a trial attorney for the U.S. Dept of Justice and majored in Social Policy and minored in African American Studies. sesp.northwestern.edu/news-center/ne… #NUAFAM50

Our next profiled alum, Kelle Hutchinson, graduated in 1996. She now serves as Director of the Foundation Program Unit at Gulf University for Science & Technology in Kuwait City. #NUAFAM50 news.weinberg.northwestern.edu/2022/05/09/alu…

Kumasi Vines graduated from Northwestern in 2000, studying African American Studies and Economics. From government administration, to K-12 education, to founding his own construction firm, Vines has accomplished much since his time at NU. #NUAFAM50 news.weinberg.northwestern.edu/2022/05/10/alu…

Carolyn Strong graduated in 1999 in African American Studies. Now a Doctor of Education, Dean of Students, and President of her own education consulting company, Strong has dedicated her life and career to equity for the Black community. #NUAFAM50 news.weinberg.northwestern.edu/2022/05/03/alu…

The Department of African American Studies celebrates 50 years at Northwestern next Friday, May 20, 2022. #NUAFAM50 youtube.com/watch?v=SmdCSP…

The department of African American studies at Northwestern is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a daylong in-person and virtual event series this Friday, May 20. #NUAFAM50 | Northwestern Black Studies | bit.ly/39tPoqK

NEW OPEN POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship in African American Studies. Details to Apply: afam.northwestern.edu/about/open-pos…

NOVEMBER 30th @ 5 PM: Join us to conclude a year of 50th Anniversary events and to celebrate the end of Fall Quarter! Food and refreshments will be served. Location: Harris Hall, 108.

TONIGHT! "Who's Afraid of (AP) African American Studies?" 5 PM | University Hall 102 or Register via Zoom: bit.ly/APAFAMNU

Kathleen Bethel, Northwestern University’s African American Studies Northwestern Black Studies librarian for the past 40 years, is planning to retire. Bethel’s legacy reaches far beyond the books and archives she has built. Read more: wcas.nu/3y0j4oq.

Next Wednesday, September 27th, the Black Studies Department will be hosting a Welcome Back for students, professors and staff. Come meet with us in the Black House from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm! We look forward to seeing you there! **Food will be provided 🍕

Join us on Monday, November 18th, for our Black Evanston panel!