In The Department

The African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) Department is dedicated to the study of the intellectual, political, artistic, and social experiences of people of African descent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora, including the United States. In this academic endeavor, it works in concert with the other branches of Black Studies at UT - the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies (WCAAAS) and the Institute for Urban Policy and Research Analysis (IUPRA).

AADS Faculty and Class Highlights

To get a glimpse of what's happening in our department, find out more about AADS faculty and classes here!

"[...] as the point person on the AADS new initiative to reclaim the history of black women in Texas, I am hoping to continue to build upon scholarly research in this area."