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In the 21st century and nearly 55 years after its inception, the Africana Studies & Research Center remains committed to continuing academic innovation in the field of Africana studies and to remaining at its forefront theoretically and pedagogically, while sustaining its ongoing commitments to activism and community engagement.
Professor of Africana studies Riché Richardson says reclaiming country music for the Black community and rebranding the genre as an inclusive space are triumphs of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter.”
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The grants provide funding for students in unpaid or low-paying summer experiences to offset the cost of taking on those positions.
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Alec Giufurtan '21, discusses his work related to journalism and civil rights, and his current life as a law student.
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Amber Bal, a doctoral candidate in romance studies, studies the urban-rural divide in 20th and 21st century French and Francophone literature.
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Your gift allows the College to fulfill our mission — to prepare our students to do the greatest good in the world.
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Funding is available for faculty and students with projects related to rural humanities.
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Kimberlé Crenshaw ’81, a legal scholar, reflected on the ways Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence shaped her personal, academic and professional journey.
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During Black History Month, test your knowledge of Cornell’s ground-breaking program with 10 trivia questions!
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