Welcome to ASWAD

ASWAD is the premier international scholarly organization for researchers, educators, practitioners, and community members seeking to further understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora. ASWAD was founded in 2000 and today is the largest scholarly organization focused on the study of Africa and the African Diaspora. With over 900 individual and institutional members, the ASWAD community is based in the United States, as well as in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. ASWAD is also a multilingual and broadly interdisciplinary organization, with strong representation from the humanities and social sciences and increasing engagement with STEM disciplines, medicine, public health, information science and museum studies. By joining you will be informed of all the Association's events and initiatives, and be eligible to participate in ASWAD conferences and governance.

ASWAD 12th Biennial Conference & 25th Anniversary Conference Highlights

Conference Program

We want to support our Global South Members with their conference travel. We can reach this goal with everyone's support. Donate Today. 

Thank you for your attendance and participation at the 12th Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary celebration, and your continued support of our organization.

Please continue to support ASWAD with a tax-deductible donation during this season of gratitude and giving. Your support allows us all to continue sharing our scholarly work, through our conferences, book talks, and workshops across our global community.

Let's continue to grow ASWAD together! Happy Holidays!

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THANK YOU  
Thank you for your attendance and participation at the 12th Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary celebration, and your continued support of our organization.  
Please continue to support ASWAD with a tax deductible donation during this season of gratitude and giving.
Your support allows us all to continue sharing our scholarly work, through our conferences, book talks, and workshops across our global community. 
Let's continue to grow ASWAD together!

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