Welcome to AFAM

Welcome to UIC's Department of African American Studies

The Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago is a vibrant department that includes an undergraduate program and faculty from numerous disciplines. Throughout the year, the Department organizes and co-sponsors events, seminars and workshops pertaining to African American Studies. Given our urban location and commitment to community engagement, our department offers an exciting opportunity for all students interested in learning about the Black experience.

 


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AFAM at UIC


Department Head:
Nicholas Brown
Associate Professor of African
American Studies and English
African American Studies (MC 069)
1231 UH
phone: 312.996.2952
fax: 312.996.5799
cola@uic.edu

 


Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Nicholas Brown,
Associate Professor of African
American Studies and English
African American Studies (MC 069)
1231 UH
phone: 312.996.2952
fax: 312.996.5799
cola@uic.edu

 


Assistant Director:
Nadia Sulayman
African American Studies (MC 069)
1211 UH
phone: 312.996.3542
fax: 312.355.4478
nsulay1@uic.edu

 


Assistant to the Head:
Carmella Gomez
African American Studies (MC 069)
1227 UH
phone: 312.996.2952
fax: 312.996.5799
cunzueta@uic.edu

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