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African and African American Studies

You can explore the heritage and contributions to our civilization and cultures by Africans and African Americans through Wright State’s African and African American Studies programs. You will increase your understanding of diversity worldwide; develop a global worldview, critical thinking, and communication skills; and explore teaching and research interests. Choose a Bachelor of Arts program or add a minor to your current major.
Department: 
African and African American Studies

What we offer

African and African American Studies Minor

Success Stories

Alumni Profile

Business builder

Wright State communication alumna Pamela Cone directs a nonprofit organization that helps women start companies 
Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business.
Alumni Profile

Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler talks about working on ‘Moonlight,’ ‘Black Panther’

Hannah Beachler, who received a B.F.A. from Wright State in 2005, talked about her successful career and answered questions during a discussion with performing arts students.
Faculty Profile

Revolutionary research

Wright State English professor Sharon Lynette Jones's book about famous civil rights activist Angela Davis to be published next May
Sharon Lynette Jones' new book project will take extensive research and involve visits to archives around the country.