The Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) is a not-for-profit, tax deductible organization of international scholars seeking to further our understanding of the African Diaspora, that is, the dispersal of people of African descent throughout the world. Through the examination of history, dance, anthropology, literature, women's studies, education, geology, political science, sociology, language, art, music, film, theater, biology, photography, etc., we seek to share the most recent research both within and across disciplinary and other conventional boundaries. We seek to do this by way of conferences and symposia held periodically, as well as through publications. In addition, we look for ways to share our work with students and the general community. All who share such interests are welcome to join ASWAD. ASWAD TO CO-SPONSOR THE NEW JOURNAL OF AFRICANA RELIGIONS ASWAD is pleased to announce our co-sponsorship of the Journal of Africana Religions, the world's first and only English-language journal to examine black religions in global perspective, beginning with its debut in January 2013.  ASWAD members will receive a free subscription.  Read more.... Save the date!  ASWAD's 7th biennial conference will be held October 30 - November 2, 2013 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic ¡Guarde la fecha! Se realizará la 7a conferencia bienal de ASWAD en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana entre el 30 de octubre y el 2 de noviembre de 2013. Asosyasyon pou Etid Dyaspora Afriken Mondyal (ASWAD) ap fèt setyèm byenal konferans yo nan Sen Domeng, Repiblik Dominiken, 30 oktòb jiska 2 novanm, 2012. Tanpri sonjé dat sa! Guardem esta data!  A 7a conferência bienal da ASWAD vai ocorrer de 30 Outubro a 2 Novembro de 2013 em São Domingos, República Dominicana