The Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies believes that there is intrinsic, humanistic value in studying and appreciating the histories, cultures, and contributions of all people. We stand for academic freedom and the free expression of ideas in the service of enhancing the educational mission and societal relevance of this University and other institutions of higher learning. We believe that such unrestrained intellectual inquiry into the human condition is fundamental to improving a society’s quality of life and preparing its citizens for productive and meaningful roles in the professions and in our interconnected world more generally.
Additionally, the Department values all forms of human diversity that give individuals, groups, and societies distinctiveness and meaning over time. As articulated in the UNC-CH Non-Discrimination Policy, wesupport the University’s core values that embrace inclusivity and that mandate equal educational access and employment opportunities for all members of the community.
