PCC to host storytelling event Nov. 8 Nov 4, 2009
A New York Times best seller, "Having Our Say" is an American story, a story of women's studies, African American studies, the Harlem Renaissance Life, American history, family values and determination. Because of the nature of the story, the Learning Re-source Center will take a unique approach to inspiring our communities to read more, enjoy the arts, enjoy culture and enjoy the history of the story. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
The morning after Nov 3, 2009
Oh wait, what else can we expect from a Small Forward who watches Spongebob, goes back to UNC in the summer to get his African American Studies Degree, and works out with Sean May. Losing to the Lakers is one of the most painful sport events of the year for me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marcus Ezeff - Close to home Oct 29, 2009
"I wish all the guys were like that.") And despite some early misgivings about college life, the 22-year-old Ezeff has persevered and is scheduled to graduate in December with a degree in African American studies. "It's great to see a guy mature like he has," Gregory said. (Calbears.com)
SCOPE cuts travel time for Halloween, brings horrors to campus Oct 28, 2009
"Our aim is to bring residents together in an attempt to make South Campus a 'home away from home,'" said Tiearra LeGrand, SCOPE president and a senior IST and African American Studies dual major. "This is a great opportunity to create this sort of unity because Halloween is a holiday that a lot of students celebrate.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Words From the Other Mr. (Cornel) West Oct 22, 2009
Cornel West, distinguished professor in the Princeton Center for African American Studies, and author of best sellers such as (Vintage, 1994) (Penguin, 2004) and (Routledge, 1994),has a new memoir, (Smiley Books) in stores now. In it, West describes his journey from Mamas child and daddys kid to being one of the preeminent sociologists working today. (Slate)
Capital Profile Oct 20, 2009
How she got there: Rivera grew up in Queens and received undergraduate degrees in psychology and African American studies from Colgate University in 1986 and her law degree from Albany Law School in 1989. She was hired by the state Department of Social Services as an assistant council in 1990 where she worked on public assistance programs and hearings to sanction Medicaid providers. (Albany Times Union)
Activist Agela Davis to speak on social justice, women's rights Oct 19, 2009
"Angela Davis stood up against all the power of the government and survived," said Bill Cole, African American studies professor and department chair in a news release. "Her courage and strength was a beacon of light.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Lip Sync rocks Gampel Pavilion Oct 17, 2009
Kayla Dias, a sociology and African American studies double major who performed with the AACC, was thrilled after the show. "We didn't place last year, so this was amazing," Dias said. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Tanzanian diplomat honors former leader with personal stories Oct 16, 2009
Horace Campbell, a longtime friend of Mahiga's and an African American studies and political science professor, also spoke ... Campbell, the African American studies and political science professor, also spoke at the lecture. (Daily Orange, NY)
Lecture on black culture in CT spurs discussion Oct 15, 2009
Taylor, who gives semi-regular, mostly professional talks, has written several articles and books including "Black Is Beautiful: a Philosophy of Black Aesthetics along with The Philosophy of Race." He was brought to UConn by the Institute for African American Studies, said Dr. Olu Oguibe, Interim Director for African American Studies. According to Oguibe, Taylor was a college acquaintance of the previous Director for African American Studies, Dr. Jeffery Ogbar ... According to Oguibe, this was... (The Daily Campus, CT)
Sawyer: Blackface is never okay Oct 15, 2009
Editor's note: Mark Sawyer is associate professor of African American Studies and Political Science at UCLA and the director of the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Politics. His published work includes a , "Racial Politics in Post-Revolutionary Cuba," which received the DuBois Award for the best book by the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the Ralph Bunche Award from the American Political Science Association. (CNN -- US)
U.N. ambassador to talk Tanzanian politics, past Oct 14, 2009
"He was one of the people who knew (Nyerere) the best. He was able to work with him, see him in action," said Wilbert Mahenge of SU's African Initiative, housed in the Department of African American studies. The African Initiative aims to promote interest and understanding of Africa as a whole, according to the organization's Web site. (Daily Orange, NY)
Ragtime to bring The Black Rep to Edison Oct 14, 2009
The Black Rep does a play in Edison during their season, and Ron Himes, the director, has a joint appointment in African and African American studies. We have this wonderful resource with The Black Rep, and Ron Himes and I were talking about it and we thought wed try to make this an even closer and dynamic relationship, Henke said of the move. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Northeastern hosts 32nd annual Coltrane concert Sep 30, 2009
The event was sponsored by the Department of African American studies. Our only goal is to make sure students have the opportunity to explore, said Emmett Price, professor of music and chair of the Department of African American studies ... The concert was hosted by Eric Jackson, a part-time lecturer for the Department of African American Studies and a DJ at local jazz radio station WGBH. We try to bring his music to a new generation so students have access to his music to decide whether they... (Northeastern News, MA)
Diversity Initiative Groups Report on Progress Sep 26, 2009
The group may propose the incorporation of three new academic programs: African American studies, Latin American studies and Asian American studies ... Sure, let's waste money on programs like African American studies, Latin American studies and Asian American studies, we all know how much such soft programs do to develop a school's reputation; and they do so much towards preparing their students for the real world. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Concert for Coltrane Sep 25, 2009
The free Ascension exhibit is a collection of jazz and other music-inspired work by artists in Northeastern s Department of African American Studies. (Through Sept. 28 at Northeastern s Ryder Hall Atrium, 11 Leon St.). (Boston Globe)
Diversity Dialogue highlights Hispanic community Sep 19, 2009
Kristen Covington, a fourth-year criminal justice and African American studies student and the leader of EMPOWER, has been involved with the organization since the spring of her freshman year. EMPOWER focuses on cultural diversity awareness, which is important in many aspects like the business workforce. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Poet demonstrates talent to crowds Sep 18, 2009
The poet and chair of African American Studies Department at Yale University read multiple poems to a packed audience in the Palmer Museum of Art for the annual Emily Dickinson Lecture. The auditorium was in fact so crowded a remote feed had to be set up elsewhere for additional attendees, due to fire regulations, said Robin Schulze, head of the Department of English. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The Interwebs: Networking sites the future of campus communication? Sep 11, 2009
Twitter has become widely used within universities and colleges, and we just thought it would be an interesting way to promote our services in a different medium, said Makiba J. Foster, a reference librarian for American and African American studies. The Twitter page was designed primarily to provide updated information about the various services offered by the libraries, such as printing and the arrival of new collections. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Obama presidency still sparks community-wide celebration Sep 11, 2009
Although Barack Obama was elected president nearly a year ago, the African American Studies Department and Community Folk Art Center are still celebrating ... "I've written many pieces based on Nigerian proverbs, and one that resonated with me was 'A man of outstanding qualities is pre-eminent among his comrades.' It applies to Barack Obama, and the festival will celebrate that," said Dr. William Cole, chairman of the African American Studies Department at SU and organizer of the event. (Daily Orange, NY)
Aoun, Fox address freshmen at convocation Sep 10, 2009
Before the incoming class left the arena, Clark, an African American Studies and Political Science major, spoke about his experiences as an intern in the White House Department of Communications. Clark encouraged students to give back to the university community, explaining his involvement in leading seminars with the Northeastern Lead 360 program, raising school spirit as Northeastern s Mayor of Huntington Avenue, living as a Resident Assistant to the first year students in Stetson West and... (Northeastern News, MA)
Battle out to push Penn State into tournament Sep 3, 2009
Brewer, now a member of the NBA's Utah Jazz, donated $50,000 last year to fund a scholarship for students from Arkansas with an interest in journalism who are part of the African American Studies Program. center has received clearance from the NCA to play after serving a nine-game suspension. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Student rides across Africa Aug 25, 2009
Mungai Mutonya, senior lecturer in African & African American Studies and one of Bodanskys professors, agrees there is a large disparity between the medias portrayal of Africa and how Africa really is. Theres a lot of goodwill and hospitality in Africa. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Black Studies Program will soon get a makeover Aug 25, 2009
In addition to teaching the Introduction to African American Studies course, Semmes will be focusing on restructuring the program ... "What that means is if we are talking about African American Studies, African American Studies is much more than just a course that has content on African Americans. It has to draw from a theoretical perspective and from tradition." ... "As of right now, UMKC does not have the core curriculum to support an African American Studies program," Semmes said. (University News, MO)
Why Racial Profiling Persists in Medical Research Aug 22, 2009
Yet such studies insistently conclude that, having controlled for socioeconomics, there must be some unknown biological factor (as opposed to some unknown social or cultural factor) at play, says David Williams, a Harvard professor of public health and African American studies. "The biology is a fall-back black box that many researchers use when they find racial differences," he says. (Time.com)
Obama Calls Sgt. Crowley Jul 25, 2009
And what a surprise he's an African American Studies prof. What a shocker. (Slate)
Cambridge Police union officials vehemently defended Jul 25, 2009
Police union officials have been tight-lipped about the arrest of Harvard University African American Studies Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the media firestorm that has followed, until now. During a press conference Friday, inside Hotel Marlowe on Edwin H. Land Boulevard, those backing Crowley s case say he followed proper police protocol, insisted that race was not an issue, and called for apologies from Gov. Deval Patrick and President Barack Obama. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Some successful blacks find Gates’s episode all too familiar Jul 24, 2009
Racial profiling by the police has long been a subject of discussion by academics, lawyers, and ordinary citizens, and sensitivity sessions have clearly not yielded a transformed police, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, chairwoman of Harvard s department of African and African American studies, wrote in a letter to Gates expressing outrage on behalf of their colleagues. While successful African-Americans may share their frustrations with each other, many do not feel comfortable discussing them with a... (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Cambridge Police Department still has a lot to explain Jul 23, 2009
It turns out it was Gates, the well-respected African American Studies professor, trying to open the broken front door of his own home. When police arrived, according to a police report, Officer James Crowley found Gates in his foyer and said Gates initially refused to step onto his porch when approached by Crowley. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Jul 23, 2009
Served as chairman of Harvard s African and African American Studies Department from 1991 until 2006, and now directs the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard. Personal: Divorced, with two grown daughters: Maggie, a doctoral student in American civilization at Harvard, and Liza, a writer for The Daily Beast website. (Boston Globe)
Charges against Harvard scholar dropped Jul 22, 2009
July 21: Criminal charges have been dropped against African American studies scholar Henry Louis Gates, who was arrested last week during an incident with police at his home ... July 21: Criminal charges have been dropped against African American studies scholar Henry Louis Gates, who was arrested last week during an incident with police at his home. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Dragging death: Races face off in Texas Jul 22, 2009
July 21: Criminal charges have been dropped against African American studies scholar Henry Louis Gates, who was arrested last week during an incident with police at his home. But as speculation about racial profiling spreads, anger over his arrest remains. (MSNBC -- Race)
Prof's arrest fuels racial profiling debate Jul 22, 2009
Ronald Walters, professor emeritus of politics and African American studies at the University of Maryland, said the incident shows that if someone as well-regarded as Gates can be targeted, it can happen to anyone. "There was a feeling that this is a classic case of racial profiling," he said. (USA Today -- News)
Gates' arrest stirs concerns over race in Cambridge Jul 22, 2009
against famed Harvard University African American Studies professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., many Cambridge residents in the community are reacting to the incident that has brought the issue of racial profiling to the forefront. It is outrageous, said Kathy Reddick, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People s Cambridge chapter. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Big man off campus Jul 21, 2009
The chairman of Harvard's department of African and African American studies just arrived from New York City, his base since going on sabbatical at the beginning of the school year. He kisses his secretary hello, then pops his head into the waiting room to tell his interviewer that he must check his e-mail before the conversation commences. (Boston Globe)
For Blacks, Hidden Cost of Obama Win? Jul 20, 2009
"What was the price of Obama's election? In part, it was that we can no longer talk about race explicitly around national policy issues, or at least [Obama] can't, without being accused of playing identity politics," says Eddie Glaude, professor at the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University. "So the question is then: How do African-American communities engage issues in light of their particular experiences without being accused of pushing a racial agenda?". (ABC News)
Does Race Play a Role in Coverage? Jul 3, 2009
She challenged the notion that her race influences her coverage of the first lady any more than it would for a white journalist, but notes that her degrees include a bachelor's from Duke in African American studies and a master's from Yale in American studies. "I'm sure I bring that knowledge just from my education," she says. (CBS News -- Politics)
Moncrease Takes Fast Road to Pac-10 Jun 25, 2009
He plans to major in African American Studies or Economics. Chris Moncrease 2008 Season Highlights. (GoCyberBears.com)
Don't miss: Juneteenth Celebration Jun 19, 2009
This year, City College of San Francisco commemorates the holiday with an afternoon of entertainment and education, including performances by rap artists Rappin' 4-Tay and Sick YG, the CCSF Gospel Singers, blues sax player and KPOO radio host Bobbie Webb and others, and guest speaker John Whitehead, a professor of African American studies. For those who live on the other side of the bay, National Brotherhood Alliance presents a Juneteenth Family Day Parade and Festival on Saturday in Richmond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bucknell Track & Field Earns Four ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Selections Jun 5, 2009
69 GPA while pursuing a degree in sociology with a concentration in human services and minoring in African American studies and education. A frequent member of the Dean s List and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, Hathaway student taught at Lewisburg Area High School and completed several internships and volunteer opportunities while at Bucknell. (Bucknellbison.com)
Top RB Lattimore rules out Georgia Jun 2, 2009
I can assure you management at GT is much more difficult than any one of the following majors at UGA: African American Studies, Art, Child and Family Development, Dance, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Merchandising, Exercise and Sports Science, Health Promotion, Middle School Education, Social Work, Sports Management and my personal favorite, Recreation and Leisure Studies ... African American studies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Root's Editor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Wins Prestigious Journalism Prize May 15, 2009
Professor Gates is the Alphonse Fletcher, Jr. professor of African American Studies at Harvard University and the producer, writer and host of the critically acclaimed PBS documentaries "", "Oprahs Roots: An African American Lives Special" and "African American Lives 2". He is the first filmmaker to employ genealogy and genetic science to provide an understanding of African American history. (Slate)
Seniors Look to Future May 13, 2009
is graduating with a degree in African American Studies ... Stephens said she knows her mom will probably do the same thing when she gets her degree in African American Studies this month. (Gobulldogs.com)
First lady's traditionalism powerful – and subversive May 10, 2009
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, an associate professor of politics and African American studies at Princeton University, is completing her latest book, "Sister Citizen: A Text for Colored Girls Who've Considered Politics When Being Strong Isn't Enough.". 1. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Job loss can make you sick, new study finds May 8, 2009
"As we consider ways to improve health in America during a time of economic recession and rising unemployment, it is critical that we look beyond health care reform to understand the tremendous impact that factors like job loss have on our health," says David R. Williams, Norman Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, Professor of African and African American Studies and of Sociology at Harvard University and staff director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation... (EurekAlert!)
SU announces 18th class of Remembrance Scholars May 7, 2009
"I think it's a wonderful tradition, because this tragic occurrence lost us a lot of special people with potential," said Patricia Abraham, a junior African American studies and English and textual studies major. "It makes me proud to represent and keep their memory alive.". (Daily Orange, NY)
PSU struggles to adapt to policy May 4, 2009
Dierling said his African American studies professor scheduled the final exam for the week before finals. But in mid-March, he said the professor learned of the policy and changed the date of the final to the Tuesday of finals week. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Cubs honored to represent Robinson Apr 16, 2009
" The Cubs honored four Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars before Wednesday's game. They included Artis Lewis, a freshman biology and economics major from Chicago at the University of Chicago; Jasmyne McDonald, a freshman communications major from Berkeley, Ill., at Northwestern; Lauryn Nwampka, a senior comparative human development and African American studies major from Evanston, Ill., at the University of Chicago; and Troy White, a freshman business administration major from Chicago at... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Aya de Leon's multitrack path seems fitting Apr 15, 2009
She sees herself as bridging cultural communities, and brings a background in spoken word and hip-hop to her job as a UC Berkeley African American studies professor and coordinator of a campus-to-community partnership called Poetry for the People (P4P) ... Q: You're on the African American studies faculty and you're the director of Poetry for the People, which was started by the late Jamaican American poet June Jordan (1936-2002). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Counsel for Gitmo detainees to speak Apr 10, 2009
The event is sponsored by the ETSU African and African American Studies program. Page 1 of 1. (East Tennessean, TN)
'Lincoln spirit' lifts princess Mar 19, 2009
Favorite class: "African American studies. That class cracks. Every time we have class, we have fun in there. The discussions rock.". What she'll be doing at 35: "I'll be producing music. I'll have my own production company and will be teaching a class for people like me.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Kenya program combines class with community Feb 27, 2009
Since the summer of 2000, Mungai Mutonya, senior lecturer in African & African American Studies who was born and raised in Kenya, has been traveling with about 11 students to Kenya every summer. Though the program is not going this year, Mutonya hopes to bring it back for the summer of 2010. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Controversial journalist to discuss career Feb 25, 2009
Umuhumuza, who is also studying African American studies, said she, like Osorio, aspires to become an editor and perhaps write for a black publication. Osorio is scheduled to speak to a hip-hop class at 5 p.m. today. (Daily Orange, NY)
Letter to the editor: Illustration racially offensive, more oversight needed Feb 24, 2009
Senior History 0000285F and African American Studies Major Page 1 of 1. Article Tools. (Daily Orange, NY)
Lovely Weather We're Having Feb 22, 2009
Lawrence D. Bobo is the W. E. B. Du Bois Professor of Sociology and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Related Articles. (Slate)
Patrick visits Northeastern Feb 20, 2009
The performance, which was arranged by Emmet Price III, a professor of music and African American studies at Northeastern, lasted about an hour and featured four actors performing arrangements of the jazz songs accompanied by bass, saxophone, drums and keyboard. O Bryant said the performance was an opportunity to see how artistic expression has remained valuable and how the healing power of music can continue to serve communities in tough times. (Northeastern News, MA)
