New Africa House, Academic building at University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States.
New Africa House is an academic building at the University of Massachusetts Amherst that houses offices, meeting areas, and classrooms for African American studies. The structure features Georgian revival architecture with Art Deco elements and contains the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies with research materials for students.
The building was originally named Mills House after Dean George Franklin Mills until student protests in spring 1970 led to its renaming. This change reflected the community's growing demand for recognition and representation.
The Augusta Savage Art Gallery inside displays works that explore African American heritage and current social issues. You can see art exhibitions that present different perspectives and creative expressions when you visit.
The building is located in the center of campus and is easy to reach on foot with clear signage for orientation. The gallery exhibitions change regularly, so it is worth visiting at different times throughout the year.
The Everywoman's Center operates from this location, making it a hub for gender equity work at the university. This combination of different academic focuses creates a space where different initiatives can connect and support each other.
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