The Future of Archaeology Starts Here

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Advocating to ensure proper treatment of African and African Diaspora material culture, promote more people of African descent to enter the field of archaeology, ensure community collaborations, raise and address concerns related to African peoples worldwide, and highlights the past and present achievements and contributions people of African descent have made to the field of archaeology.

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Upcoming Events

Jan 10 2026

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Booksigning with Dr. Alexandra Jones

Jul 26 - 31 2026

The 17th Congress of the Pan African Archaeological Association for Prehistory and Related Studies

Eduardo Mondlane University

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Booksigning with Dr. Alexandra Jones

Hosted by Source Booksellers and the Society of Black Archaeologists

Jan 10 from 4pm to 5:30pm EST

Join us during the SHA conference in Detroit at Source Booksellers for a book signing event with SBA President Dr. Alexandra Jones – where you can chat, get your book signed, and enjoy good vibes!

The book Indya the Archaeologist features a young Black girl who dreams of becoming an archaeologist like her mom.

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“To accept one’s past – one’s history – is not the same thing as drowning in it; it is learning how to use it.”

— JAMES BALDWIN, THE FIRE NEXT TIME

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