A short history about this work at Tufts

The Africana Spirituality role came about, as with many emergent spheres of change, through student action and organizing. A response to the conditions of social injustice in society, when the spiritual care for students of African descent became apparent, Reverend Greg McGonigle (University Chaplain 2013-2019) and Africana Center Director Katrina Moore initiated this role. 

In March 2017 The Rev. Lambert Rahming joined the University Chaplaincy in the new position of Africana Community Associate. Rahming came to Tufts through a partnership with Sanctuary United Church of Christ in Medford, where he was the community minister. He served for about a year. 

In September 2020, Azmera Hammouri-Davis, MTS served as Africana Spirituality Advisor. She served until September 2021. 

In 2023, Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas took on leadership of the Africana Spirituality Series. They serve as the main liaison for this work now.