Scholarship Honors Childs, Who Inspired Students to ‘Be the Change’
African American Studies Department
African American Studies
Students explore yesterday, today and tomorrow—the foundation to understanding the world, how it functions, their responsibilities and opportunities in the world, and how to have an impact on the world, globally and locally.
Dig into the past—it informs your future
When you make your trek to Southeastern Ohio, you’ll be walking in hallowed footsteps, including those of Martin Luther King Jr., who came to Athens in 1960 for an international church collegiate youth conference.
Be a Change Maker... with a Degree in African American Studies
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Become an entrepreneur, empower young womenLekeisha Grant '07 started her first business Ambition Magazine, in 2012. Transformers Fitness and Ambitious and Annoyed would follow.
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Speak out about incarceration, public policyOlayemi Olurin '15 is a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, a lawyer in New York City, and an outspoken political commentator.
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Discover a passion for civil rights legislationDiamond Brooks '22 grew up watching political commentators and spent four years immersed in her favorite topic before heading to New York's most influential social justice law firm.