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African American Studies

Nzingha Sonya Dugas
Ethnic Studies Co-Chair
General Education Bldg., Room 309D
ndugas@contracosta.edu

African American Studies at Contra Costa College

Explore the rich and complex histories, cultures, and contributions of people of African descent in African American Studies at Contra Costa College. Our courses provide a powerful lens through which to understand race, identity, resistance, liberation, and community-building.

As part of an interdisciplinary program that spans the Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, and Social Sciences, you’ll sharpen your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills while gaining insight into both historical and contemporary movements for justice and equity. The program is closely connected with the Africana Studies Department at San Francisco State University, the first Black Studies Department in the country.

You’ll not only meet general education and transfer requirements, but also prepare for a broad range of impactful careers in law, public policy, education, journalism, healthcare, social work, public health, business, and international relations. Most importantly, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to become a catalyst for change—in your community and beyond.

What is African American Studies

African American Studies is the interdisciplinary study of the history, culture, politics, and lived experiences of people of African descent. It examines systems of oppression and liberation, explores global Black identities, and centers the voices and contributions that have shaped—and continue to shape—the world.

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