AASD | African American Studies Department | University of Maryland

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The State of the County: A Panel Discussion about Prince George's County.

New Philadelphia Book Cover

Abolitionist Village to the Smithsonian

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“Unbought and Unbossed: The Empowerment of Black Women in the Post-Obama Era"

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Does emotional support matter for single mothers?

Students on SA 2018 Study Abroad Trip

Understanding Social Inequalities in Post-Apartheid South Africa (AASP)

Dr. Joseph Richardson

A Revolving Door: Researching Recurring Violent Injuries among Urban Black Men

Meeting with Dr. Barbarin and others at the UN

Dr. Barbarin's recent trip to the UN in New York

Dr. Oscar Barbarin

Dr. Oscar Barbarin is the recipient of a 2016 Wilson H. Elkins Professorship

STUDY ABROAD TO SOUTH AFRICA

Study Abroad: Explore South Africa

News & Events

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States with the Most Racial Progress

Dr. Caryn Bell's research was featured in an article by Adam McCann, Financial Writer for Wallet Hub, "States with the Most Racial Progress".

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Dr. Jason Nichols

Dr. Jason Nichols OP/Ed: The defenses to Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual misconduct expose double standards for whom we consider a predator

How we treat sexual misconduct allegations are dependent on longstanding power dynamics of race, sexuality and gender. AASD Lecturer, Dr.

Dr. Jason Nichols OP/Ed: The defenses to Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual misconduct expose double standards for whom we consider a predator - Read more

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Dr. Jason Nichols latest articles: "For people of color, the next elections could mean life or death" and "Society nurtures the implicit biases between black men and police"

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Dr. Jason Nichols latest articles: "For people of color, the next elections could mean life or death" and "Society nurtures the implicit biases between black men and police" - Read more

Then President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West stand together in the lobby at Trump Tower on Dec. 13, 2016 in New York.

Read Dr. Jason Nichols take on Kanye West recent remarks on NBC "Kanye's love of Donald Trump has made conservatives embrace him. But that won't last."

“Kanye's love of Donald Trump has made conservatives embrace him. But that won't last.”

Read Dr. Jason Nichols take on Kanye West recent remarks on NBC "Kanye's love of Donald Trump has made conservatives embrace him. But that won't last." - Read more

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