Department of African American Studies

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Contact Us

Office:
afam-studies@sjsu.edu
408-924-5871

Patrice Hernandez
Admin. Support Coordinator
patricia.hernandez@sjsu.edu
408-924-5402

Erlinda Yañez
Admin. Analyst
erlinda.yanez@sjsu.edu
408-924-5760

Brenda Wangui
Student Assistant
afam-studies@sjsu.edu
408-924-5871

Visit Office

Department of African American Studies
Washington Square Hall 216A
San Jose State University
College of Social Sciences
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0108

Office Hours 
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
closed for lunch
(Fri remote, Fall 2026)

If the office is closed, for immediate assistance go to the College of Social Sciences Dean’s office.
WSQ 103 | Phone: 408-924-5300
college-socialsciences@sjsu.edu

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