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The Department of Black Studies is rooted in the Black Radical Tradition and recognizes the need to combat global antiblackness and intersectional injustice. 

Recent News

March 7, 2024: Department of Black Studies + Students for Justice in Palestine + Academics for Justice in Palestine!!! 

STATEMENT ON THE CLOSURE OF THE MULTICULTURAL CENTER - 3.2.24

Professor Sabrina Strings, North Hall Chair of Black Studies, publishes THE END OF LOVE (Beacon Press, 2024)

Professor Omise'eke Tinsley' The Color Pynk  wins 2023 John Leo & Dana Heller Award for Best Single Work, Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in LGBTQ Studies, Popular and American Culture Association (PACA) / Popular Culture Association (PCA)

Department of Black Studies Colloqium Series Calendar - Winter and Spring 2024

"Black Studies in the 2st Century"

A Mellon Foundation Affirming Multivocal Humanities Initiative

Dr. Candice Lyons named "Black Star Assistant Professor of Black Studies" thanks to generous endowment from Mr. Otieno Okatch (UCSB, Class of '92)