College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to present the community book launch of African American Studies: 50 Years at the University of Florida, edited by Jacob U’Mofe Gordon and Paul Ortiz.

The book provides an impactful overview of the history of African American Studies at the University of Florida. In addition to providing a comprehensive history of African American Studies at UF, the book also documents the research of Black faculty at UF; examines how students, faculty, and staff involved with African American Studies practice community engagement and service; contains testimonies from community elders; and includes reflections by and about prominent UF alumni such as Judge Stephan Mickle and Dr. David Horne.