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AfAAS publishes research, teaching resources, and scholarly tools that advance African contributions to American Studies. Explore our publications, research networks, and digital collections.
Publications
AfAAS publishes peer-reviewed scholarship, working papers, and special journal issues that advance African-centered approaches to American Studies.
Peer-Reviewed Journal
African Diasporas and American Cultural Memory
Edited by Dr. Kwame Mensah & Dr. Maria Santos
A collection of essays exploring how African experiences shape American cultural narratives and historical consciousness.
Journal Issue
Black Atlantic Studies: New Approaches
Special Issue edited by Prof. Jennifer Williams
Contemporary scholarship on the connections between African and African American intellectual traditions.
Working Paper
Teaching Transnational African Studies: Pedagogical Frameworks
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Resource guide for educators integrating African studies into American Studies curricula.
Teaching Resources
Freely available materials designed by AfAAS educators to support teaching and learning across institutions and contexts.
Curriculum Guide: Africa and American Literature
Lesson plans and primary sources for undergraduate courses
Syllabus Repository
Open access collection of courses taught by AfAAS members
Documentary Film Guide
Curated documentaries with discussion questions and teaching notes
Archival Materials
Primary source collections and finding aids for research
Research Networks
Join thematic communities of scholars exploring Africa and American intersections. Connect across disciplines and geographies.
African American Politics & Policy
Network exploring political engagement and policy advocacy
Arts, Culture & Creative Expression
Scholars working across visual arts, music, literature, and performance
Education & Pedagogy
Focus on teaching, learning, and institutional transformation
Migration, Diaspora & Mobility
Exploring flows of people, ideas, and culture
Digital Resources
Explore our curated digital collections, research tools, and interactive resources for discovery and learning.
Bibliography Database
Searchable database of African American Studies scholarship
Research Directory
Find scholars by region, discipline, and research interest
Event Archives
Video recordings and materials from past AfAAS gatherings
Digital Humanities Projects
Interactive maps, timelines, and digital scholarship
Partner Organizations
AfAAS collaborates with leading scholarly associations and research institutions advancing African and African American studies globally.
Association for African American Studies (AAAS)
Pioneering organization for scholarship on African American studies
African Studies Association (ASA)
Premier organization for African studies across disciplines
American Studies Association (ASA)
Interdisciplinary association for American cultural studies
International African Studies Association (IASA)
Global network for African scholarship and collaboration
Pan-African Historical Theatre Association
Focus on African cultural memory and artistic expression
Centre for African Studies, University of Cape Town
Leading African research institution with extensive archives
Contribute
Have teaching materials, research, or resources to share? We welcome contributions from the AfAAS community.