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What’s Up Doc?: Doing Healthcare with an African American Studies Major
On November 19th, 2024, the AFA program welcomed Dr. Mar’tina Wimberly and Dr. Erich T. Wyckoft to discuss the ways social science degrees can be an effective discipline for medical training. Students learned about the medical school application and selection processes, received MCAT testing tips and learned ways to make their applications stand out from the competition. Thank you, Drs. Wimberly, and Wycoff for an engaging and informative event!
Southern Political Science Association Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico
On January 11, 2025, several African American studies students presented their research at the annual meeting of the Southern Political Science Association in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Due to the support of the UF African American Studies Program, Department of Political Science, Bob S. Graham Center for Public Service, and the Center for Undergraduate Research, students presented on an array of topics.
Congratulations to Jehlia Andrew-Brown, Sophia de la Cruz, Selora Langston, Victoria Peters Thomas Cusido, Errianna Quallo and Sandra Ukah on this accomplishment.
A special thank you Dr. Sharon Austin, UF Professor of Political Science, who served as the panel discussant.
- “Paris Noir: An Examination into the Black Political Identity in France,” Jehlia Andrew Brown (Psychology and African American Studies) and Thomas Cusido (Political Science and African American Studies)
- “Forbidden Expressions: An Examination of Black and Brown Expression within the Context of French Colonialism and Modern-Day French Racial Politics,” Victoria Peters (Political Science and African American Studies)
- “Rosewood: Were the Reparations Enough?,” Selora Langston (Political Science and African American Studies)
- “Diversity’s Economic Impacts: Challenging DEI Disputes with Practical Evidence,” Errianna Quallo (Business Administration) and Sophia de la Cruz (Political Science and African American Studies)
- “Walking the Walk: Are K-12 Civic Education Requirements in U.S. States Leading to Greater Youth Political Engagement and Participation,” Sandra Ukah (Political Science)
The Other Book
The Alachua County Remembrance Project, Harn Museum, Haile Homestead and other local entities have partnered to examine African American history with a local focus. The first two sessions focused on Africa before colonization (held January 11, 2025) and enslavement in Alachua County ( held February 8th, 2025). These sessions were led by Dr. Rik Stevenson and Dr. Courtney Moore Taylor, lecturers in the African American Studies Program.
The final two sessions will be held on March 8th and April 12th from 10 am to 12 pm. For more information scan the QR Code below.
