Studying Africa and the Black Diaspora
African, African American and Diaspora Studies (AAAD) is an interdisciplinary department dedicated to the study of the histories, cultures, and lived realities of people of African descent around the world.
Areas We Study
Pop Culture, Media and Literature
Health, Women’s and Gender Studies
African Languages
History, Politics, and Economics
Featured Student
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Hallie Stallings (’26)
Hallie Stallings has spent her time as a Tar Heel supporting education for children and adults in the rural Malawian village of Dzama.
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Featured Alum
On the versatility of a degree in African, African American & Diaspora Studies
Eboni Williams (’04)
