Africana Studies

Deidre Hill Butlerbutler

Title: Associate Professor and Director of Africana Studies
Department: Sociology
Web site: Deidre Hill Butler's Web Site
Areas of expertise: Her research areas encompass the sociology of African-American culture and African-American women’s representations in society, with special attention to Michelle Obama’s global significance. Her current focus is the role of African-American women in contemporary stepfamilies.

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Timothy Olsenolsen

Title: Associate Professor of Music, Director of Africana Studies
Web site: Timothy Olsen's Web site
Areas of expertise:
Jazz, popular music, classical music, world music, popular culture Download high-resolution photo

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