ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: •
Annual Conference NCBS sponsors an annual conference which provides a forum for the dissemination of scholarship and a venue for mentoring students who wish to pursue a career in Africana Studies.
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International Journal of African Studies (IJAS) NCBS publishes an annual peer reviewed journal dedicated to scholarship and research about people of African descent.
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Terry Kershaw Student Essay Contest NCBS sponsors a student (undergraduate and graduate) essay contest for original work that focuses on any aspect of the Africana experience. Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) receive a cash prize and a plaque at the student luncheon held during the annual conference. The essay contest is named in honor of Dr. Terry Kershaw of the University of Cincinnati and former editor of the International Journal of Africana Studies.
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C. Tsehloane Keto Student Leadership Development and Mentorship Program Participants in the program will be exposed to a variety of settings where they will have the opportunity to observe, participate, examine and exercise leadership skills in a national organization. The program is named in honor of South African-born Dr. C. Tsehloane, a dedicated, committed African-centered scholar and educator who was a powerful force in the fight for liberation and empowerment for all people of African descent.
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NCBS Civic & Community Education and Engagement Grants Program Under this program, grants are awarded to support projects in which Africana Studies knowledge and skills are made available to local communities. Funding for the program is provided by National Black Federation of Charities (NBFC) and NCBS.
Promoting Academic Excellence and Social Responsibility
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