Africana Studies Program
Welcome to the Africana Studies Program
The Africana Studies Program (previously the Ethnic Studies Program) offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that contains cross-cultural courses about the experiences of African peoples all over the world and other ethnic groups in American society.
Africana Studies stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and our colleagues in the College of Social Science, and California Faculty Association. Read our statement of support here.
Check out the new joint certificate in Black Culture and Racial Justice
This certificate consists of three tracks:
- Track 1: Black Culture & Black History (6 units)
- Track 2: Black Community-Based Issues (3 units)
- Track 3: Diverse Identities and Social Inequality (3-4 units)
This certificate of Special Study requires a total of 12 units. You must select from
the above sections. After completing all your certificate courses, please email Dr. Meta Schettler at
mschettl@mail.fresnostate.edu.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2025
February 6, 2:30 p.m. Dr. Chelsea Frazier "BlackFeminist Ecology: Making and Mapping" in the 2nd floor Library Ellipse Gallery.
February 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Labor of Love,” An African American Read-In, Ellipse Gallery Sign up to read. Light refreshments served.
February 13, 2:30 p.m. Tracey Dunne’s Side Hustle Jams, enjoy a tasty jam tasting in the Library Ellipse Gallery.
February 20, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Amplify Your Heart - A BHM Open Mic,” in the Ellipse
Gallery.Refreshments, social hour and a free raffle.
Sign up to read - join us!
March 1-31, Akoma: Celebrating Black Women Artists, Gallery Exhibit, March 1-31, in the 2nd floor Library Ellipse Gallery.
March 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Opening Reception for the Akoma Exhibit, honoring commissioned painting by Kambrya Bailey, join us!
March 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Special Reception for the Akoma Artists with Ben Boone, Ray Moore and Faylita Hicks, Ellipse Gallery, refreshments, live music, and spoken word.
March 27, 11 am to 1 p.m. “TendHer: Nurturing Self through Critical Reflection,” Planting workshop with Minkah Taharkah, California Farmer Justice Collaborative, Memorial Gardens at Fresno State (in front of the bookstore).
March 27, 7 to 9 p.m. “Amplify Your Heart,” Paint Night with Kam Bailey at Tower Blendz, 802 E. Olive Ave, Registration required.
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General Catalogs
Africana Studies Program description and objectives, career opportunities, degree requirements, course descriptions.
Schedule of Courses
Current and upcoming course offerings - available through the Fresno State Web Portal
Contact Information
Science Building, Room 182
Fresno CA 93740-8034
Are you graduating this academic year? If so, please visit the African American Recognition Ceremony web link below:
http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/aag/
Upcoming Events:
View our Events page for more information about upcoming events!
About the Symbols:
The Sankofa Bird means "return and retrieve" and the Nkyinkyim Symbol is the symbol of initiative, dynamism and versatility (which literally means, to turn oneself around in all aspects of life).
The hand-woven Kente Cloth is used by the Akan for personal adornment, and also metaphorically as a powerful expressive medium of communication.