USM Welcomes GSU Africana Studies Delegation
May 27, 2025
USM proudly hosted its first full delegation from Georgia State University’s Africana Studies Department, led by Dr. Rashana Lydner. The visit marked a powerful step in building Afrodiasporic academic ties and mutual learning on reparations and cultural heritage.
Building Bridges Through Shared History and Scholarship
The The team at USM warmly welcomed its first full delegation of students from the Georgia State University (GSU) Department of Africana Studies. Accompanied by Dr. Rashana Lydner, this landmark visit brought together a vibrant and diverse group of students, each with unique academic focuses—from Business and Politics to Literature, Music, Queer, and Feminist studies.
The delegation was received by USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez, Dean of Academics Dr. Gale T C Rigobert, and Cultural and Heritage Instructor Ms. Marcellia Henry, who extended a heartfelt welcome and introduced the students to the island’s rich history and cultural fabric.
This academic exchange emphasized the importance of shared Afrodiasporic experiences in fostering knowledge, solidarity, and forward-looking conversations—particularly around the topic of reparations. By exploring intersections of identity, resistance, and cultural legacy, the visit paved the way for future collaborations in Afro-Caribbean and African American scholarship.
USM looks forward to continued engagement with Georgia State University and institutions committed to social justice, historical recognition, and global learning.
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The The team at USM warmly welcomed its first full delegation of students from the Georgia State University (GSU) Department of Africana Studies. Accompanied by Dr. Rashana Lydner, this landmark visit brought together a vibrant and diverse group of students, each with unique academic focuses—from Business and Politics to Literature, Music, Queer, and Feminist studies.
The delegation was received by USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez, Dean of Academics Dr. Gale T C Rigobert, and Cultural and Heritage Instructor Ms. Marcellia Henry, who extended a heartfelt welcome and introduced the students to the island’s rich history and cultural fabric.
This academic exchange emphasized the importance of shared Afrodiasporic experiences in fostering knowledge, solidarity, and forward-looking conversations—particularly around the topic of reparations. By exploring intersections of identity, resistance, and cultural legacy, the visit paved the way for future collaborations in Afro-Caribbean and African American scholarship.
USM looks forward to continued engagement with Georgia State University and institutions committed to social justice, historical recognition, and global learning.
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