ASA hosts inspiring plenary speakers at every Annual Meeting. We're digging in our archives to highlight some of the most exciting talks you may have missed like Achille Mbembe's lecture Knowledge Futures and the State of the Humanities. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/J6p8pUU_VH0

You're invited to our refreshed Awards & Closing Ceremony! Come snap a photo on our red carpet and enjoy jazz, refreshments, dancing, and celebration Saturday Dec 5 while we honor two Distinguished Africanists and 40+ other awardees. Register today: https://myasa.africanstudies.org

Are you curious what is on this year's ASA Annual Meeting program? All registrants can login and review the draft program with the handy tips highlighted in our recent "How-To" video. Not registered yet? Public access will be available soon. https://youtu.be/M8Upkga9L9Y?si=Fw41NLqhQROydsIZ

Congratulations to our grantees!: The African Literature Association, CongoResearchNetwork, Central African Studies Association and Congolese Studies Association, and Ghana Studies Association. https://africanstudies.org/featured-posts/asa-announces-coordinate-and-affiliate-micro-grant-recipients/

Did you know that ASA has a job board? New postings are starting for the season! Check regularly to see the most recent positions and how to apply. https://africanstudies.org/jobs/

Join us in New Orleans for the ASA Presidents' Luncheon with distinguished scholars Angela Y. Davis and Gina Dent. See the menu and purchase your ticket in MyASA to secure your seat. Space is limited and ticket sales close October 18 or when sold out.

As we continue to advocate for U.S. social science research funding that supports open inquiry and academic freedom, we want to #talkaboutsocialsciences in African studies. Dr. Phiwokuhle Mnyandu (Howard University) shares one reason why studying Africa is essential for all U.S. students.

ASA has co-signed the recent ACLS Statement on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposal for new federal funding criteria. Read the statement and participate in the public comment period to ensure your voice is heard https://africanstudies.org/news/asa-co-signs-acls-statement-on-omb-proposal/

We are delighted to announce the 2026 18th Century Africa Publication Fellows. These ten emerging scholars will participate in a joint ASA-ASECS publication fellowship, generously funded by ACLS. We look forward to highlighting their brilliant scholarship in New Orleans! https://ow.ly/uUgy50ZayBz

Looking to use the last of your research funds before the fiscal year ends? Buy yourself & your grad student a ticket to the ASA Presidents' Luncheon to enjoy a meal with distinguished scholars Gina Dent & Angela Davis in New Orleans. Email us to buy more than one! https://ow.ly/Ll8e50Z8gNw

While you're writing this summer, don' forget that @historyinafrica.bsky.social is seeking submissions that rethink and reimagine foundational methods and conceptualizations of archives/archival work in continental and diasporic contexts. https://africanstudies.org/featured-posts/hia-cfp-volume-54/

Congratulations to the 2026 inaugural cohort of Grantees: Christian Alvarado, Robin Crigler, Jacqueline Georgis, and Bryan Kauma! Read more here: https://africanstudies.org/awards-prizes-asa/african-studies-association-announces-the-2026-junior-scholar-professional-development-grantees/

Countdown HiA's top articles with us in the latest issue of ASA News! Be sure to renew your ASA membership for gratis subscriptions to ASA journals. https://africanstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ASA-News-Spring-2026.pdf

Join ASA in New Orleans for lunch and a special conversation with distinguished scholars Gina Dent and Angela Davis, moderated by Ato Quayson. Tickets are available now in MyASA (register there too). Want to buy your grad student a ticket? Email us for an invoice. https://myasa.africanstudies.org

Apply to the PACT Workshop and ESN Mentorship Program by extended deadline May 31! Share application details with your students and colleagues here: https://africanstudies.org/emerging-scholars-network/esn-newsfeed/emerging-scholar-opportunities-at-the-asa-annual-meeting/

The ASA News, Spring 2026 issue is out! In this issue: Prize winner Myles Osborne shares how he gives back to the community, Board members speak to the importance of area studies, we count down the top 5 History in Africa articles, & more. https://ow.ly/9i0S50YVwUs

A note about #ASA2026 New Orleans from our President, Nwando Achebe. Save $100+ per night and stay with us in the French Quarter by booking here: https://book.passkey.com/e/51148460

We need more students to study Africa and its Diasporas across every discipline! #TalkAboutHumanities and tell us why you study Africa.

Thank you for the news feature, Brittle Paper! We're also excited for the inaugural Chinua Achebe Distinguished Lecture this December by K. Anthony Appiah in New Orleans. https://ow.ly/fl8b50YNvyy

Call for Statements of Interest: African Studies Review Editor-in-Chief. ASA is particularly interested in ASA members that are established scholars with editorial experience and proven leadership capacity including financial stewardship. Apply by May 31 https://ow.ly/MthV50YNrHL

ASA CFP decisions are going out today so it's time to start planning your trip! Discounted rooms in New Orleans are limited so save $100 per night right now by reserving through our special ASA attendee link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51148460

African Studies Social Scientists: Tell Congress to Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate. Our friends at COSSA maintain an action center you can use to contact your representatives about this critical funding. Use it here: https://cossa.org/action-center/take-action/#/58

Join the Emerging Scholars Network next week for their virtual spring event! Details and sign-up here: https://africanstudies.org/emerging-scholars-network/join-the-emerging-scholars-network-for-their-virtual-spring-event/

We're pleased to announce this year's ASR Distinguished Lecture! Join us for "Pan-African Futures" delivered by Dr. Adom Getachew this December in New Orleans. Register for the Annual Meeting to attend this inspiring event https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/

If you're an ASA member looking for mentorship now that you're mid-career, we want to hear more about what you need. Please take a minute to fill out this survey for mid-career mentoring opportunities. https://ow.ly/Cn1050YxiHJ

24 hours left to submit to the ASA CFP! Don't want to present new work this year? Register and submit your name to Chair a session via our submission portal here: https://ow.ly/1YRo50YxbL7

Join this session proposal for the ASA Annual Meeting in New Orleans! Submit your abstract by March 20: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings-asa/2026-call-for-co-panelists/leadership-in-unexpected-places-african-women-creating-their-own-space-to-lead-and-thrive/

There is still time to join this Call for Co-Panelists! Submit your abstract by March 20: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings-asa/2026-call-for-co-panelists/policy-on-paper-harm-in-practice-sexual-violence-and-accountability-on-african-campuses/

This Call for Co-Panelists wants your submissions! Submit to this session by March 20: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings-asa/2026-call-for-co-panelists/displacement-and-remake-in-northern-nigeria/

Submit your abstract to this Call for Co-Panelists by March 20 and join ASA this year in New Orleans! https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings-asa/2026-call-for-co-panelists/