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Welcome to the University Libraries guide to Africana Studies at URI! Here, you'll learn how to find information through the library, from books to journal articles to quality online resources.
Use the tabs to navigate this guide, and don't hesitate to ask a librarian if you need extra help.
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URI Africana Studies Related Programs and Student Organizations
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The Multicultural Student Services Center"The Multicultural Student Services Center is dedicated to providing a space where you feel welcome; where you can take part in the conversations that challenge and connect us; and where you can find out about opportunities that will help you thrive at URI. We want to empower you to make your voice heard and make your mark–on the University and the world."
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The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies"The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is an internationally recognized academic gathering place where students, scholars, educators–the change makers–come together to promote mutual understanding, reconcile conflicts, and build peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive communities."
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Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA)Follow them on Instagram @cvsa_uri for more information!
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Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA)"Students Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA), translates as "good" in Swahili -- as in "Mambo Sawa," which means "Life is Good." SAWA is a student group open to all students who are of African descent or are interested in learning more about Africa. We strive to enrich and unite the African community through social, artistic, educational, and service events."
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Uhuru SaSaFollow them on Instagram @uhuru_sasa for more information!
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Multicultural Unity Student Involvement Council (MUSIC)Follow them on Instagram @music_uri for more information!
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Black Student Union (BSU)Follow them on Instagram @bsu.uri for more information!
Additional Useful Guides
Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary field of studies, so some of our other guides may provide helpful starting points for researching related topics. Listed below are a few options to explore!
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Amanda Izenstark and Ida McGhee, 1/13