To create a global platform for: (a) promoting study of the social, political, cultural, economic, and ecological aspects of the race in/and geography, (b) encouraging critical reflection on the issues, processes, intrinsic qualitites, and interconnections that shape Black lives and geographies on local, national, continental, and international scales, (c) exchanging research and teaching ideas among scholars of race in/and geography, and (d) building greater ties between geographers and the Black and Africana Studies community.
Regular: $10
Student: $5
Co-chair: Alex Moulton, Hunter College, CUNY (2024-26)
Co-chair: Kaily Heitz, UCLA (2025-27)
Vice Chair: Darius Scott, McGill University (2025-27)
Secretary-Treasurer: Teona Williams, Rutgers University (2025-27)
Student Representatives:
Communications Directors:
Past Chair: Akira Drake Rodriguez, University of Pennsylvania (2025-26)
Twitter: @BlackGeogs
Instagram: @blackgeographies
The AAG has 75 specialty and affinity groups, which offer members valuable networking opportunities within their areas of interest. To join one of these groups, you must be an AAG member.