Africana Studies – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:40:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Civil Rights Tour Brings Students Face to Face with History https://www.ewu.edu/news/civil-rights-tour-brings-students-face-to-face-with-history/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:09:15 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=114689 Abak Anei flashes the peace sign while entering Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans.Abak Anei, a recent graduate who plans to become a museum educator and community coordinator, says the experience supports her career path.]]> Black Excellence Ball Brings Glamorous Celebration to Campus https://www.ewu.edu/news/black-excellence-ball-brings-glamorous-celebration-to-campus/ Fri, 23 May 2025 23:48:27 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113495 The two emcees on the stage with four guests with everyone wearing dress attire.The gala was hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Black Student Union.]]> Student Leader Presented Award https://www.ewu.edu/news/student-leader-receives-presidents-award/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:54:06 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=103877 Sanai Maraire was recently named as a President’s Student Civic Leadership Award winner for her work planning the inaugural "MLK Day of Service: Empowerment Through Action" conference. ]]> President’s Dialogue on Diversity Draws a Crowd https://www.ewu.edu/news/presidents-dialogue-on-diversity-draws-a-crowd/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:14:19 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=103363 Eastern community welcomes China Jude, champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, as a full calendar of Black History Month events come to a close.]]> EWU Celebrates Black History Month https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-celebrates-honors-black-history-month/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:04:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=102631 Check out the revised schedule of events for February.]]> EWU Students Organize MLK Day Conference https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-students-create-mlk-day-conference/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:19:43 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=102387 In addition to hosting the conference and participating in the resource fair, Eagles came together for the unity rally and march to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.]]> Angela Schwendiman Recognized for Her Outstanding Work at EWU https://www.ewu.edu/news/angela-schwendiman-recognized-for-her-outstanding-work-at-ewu/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:21:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=96189 Schwendiman was honored for her more than two decades of visionary leadership at the university.]]>