An act of resistance and a conduit for change,

Eos is a scholarly society founded in 2017 by four (then-) junior Classicists who wanted to build upon the innovative work already being done in Africana reception studies. The society's wide-ranging mission grew out of dialogue between the co-founders about their desires for this area of research and with the contributions of those who paved a way for it in mind.

An Ancient Greek word for the dawn, Eos (EE-os) symbolizes a new beginning. The image of daybreak captures what we think this initiative can offer, a new way of engaging ancient Greek and Roman cultures, of according Africana receptions of those cultures the respect they deserve, and of building a thriving community of scholars marginalized for their identities, for their academic interests, or both. We aim to center the work and experiences of Black people in the field of Classics, to shine a light on what has already been accomplished, and to reduce the risks, personal and professional, to those dedicated to this area of study, especially scholars of color.

In this phase of Eos, the Executive Committee coordinates programs and projects to foster community. In the long-term, we envision a more self-sustaining society built upon supportive relationships, active solidarities, and a wide-range of interests.