URI Africana Studies Department

The Africana Studies Program is a vibrant, unique part of the URI community. Providing an important area of study of African and African American social, political and historical development, AAF contributes to the rich diversity of our campus. Many people from various African nations call New England (Including Rhode Island!) home. Nigeria, Kenya, Liberia, Ghana and many other African nations are part of our community. Africana Studies is as relevant today as ever.