Coach Prime and Dr. Rabaka

Grand opening for Center for African and African American Studies kicks off Black History Month at CU Boulder

Feb. 2, 2023

"I'm trying to create a home away from home for Black students, for Black faculty, Black staff and to reintroduce us to African culture."

Coach Prima and Dr. Rabaka

A long time coming: CU Boulder Center for African and African American Studies holds grand opening

Feb. 1, 2023

At college, on campus and in class, Audrea Fryar was one of the few Black people and Black women at the °µÍø½ûÇø.

Dr. Rabaka and Associate Teaching Professor Nii Armah Sowah hug during celebration

The Center for African & African American Studies celebrated MLK 2023 day in the community!

Jan. 20, 2023

Associate Teaching Professor Nii Armah Sowah presented dance to the packed house

Celebrating MLK Day 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

The Boulder County community, including several CU Boulder affiliates, came together to enjoy an MLK Day tribute through song, poetry and community recognition.

CAAAS outdoor sign outside of Macky AUDITORIUM.

CU Boulder opens Center for African and African American Studies

Sept. 16, 2022

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Professor Reiland Rabaka photographed in front of a color board in Macky Auditorium.

New CU Boulder Center for African and African American Studies wants to ‘focus on the triumph’

Sept. 8, 2022

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Director Reiland Rabaka photographed with a neutral background

CAAAS Director interviewed in The Coloradan Magazine

July 12, 2022

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Juneteenth Flag. Half blue and half red with a white star in the middle.

2022 Juneteenth and Pride Newsletter

June 9, 2022

8 Black people sitting in a circle

Just CAAAS Conservation: Special Session for Buffalo, NY

May 19, 2022

Just CAAAS (sounds like Cause) is an organic space for folx across the CU Boulder community to come together and unpack meaningful conversations essential to the Black experience through a Black perspective. This is open to undergrad, graduate, faculty, and staff community members. This Just CAAAS conversation will focus on...

Director Rabaka Headshot with a neutral background.

05.17.22 Statement by CAAAS Director Reiland Rabaka

May 17, 2022

CAAAS Director Statement on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) mourns those who were murdered in the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022. We grieve with their families, friends, and everyone who is suffering...

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