At Indiana, the rules are fine, but winning is better Feb 18, 2008
One of them is John McCluskey Jr., a professor of African American studies at Indiana and an adjunct professor of English. McCluskey arrived at the Bloomington campus in 1977, a year after Indiana went 32-0 and won the national championship. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
African American Studies Upgraded At UConn Feb 17, 2008
UConn Takes A Major Step African American Studies Upgraded ... STORRS Strange as it might seem, especially to those who remember the black power movement of the 1960s and black studies programs popping up on college campuses in the 1970s, none of Connecticut's public universities offers a major in African American studies ... But the University of Connecticut hopes to change that by offering its first African American Studies major this fall. (FOX61, CT)
'Race of our lives': Gentrification focus of new book Feb 17, 2008
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Columnist: 'Dream carriers' found in student body Feb 12, 2008
Toni Dang (senior-African and African American studies) is not your average Penn State student ... "Being a [African and African American Studies] major and part of the Asian American community, I see so many commonalities.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Bay Area College Lecturer Found Dead In Man's Car Feb 12, 2008
According to the City College of San Francisco's Web site, Dennis had been a faculty member since 1980 and was part of the Social Sciences and African American Studies departments. Dennis received a bachelor's degree from University of California, Santa Barbara and master's degree and Ph. (NBC 11, CA)
Ex-Black Panther draws parallels to current politics Feb 12, 2008
" Lisa Aubrey, an African American studies and political science professor, said she encouraged her African diaspora studies class to attend the lecture. "It was interesting how he drew in the support the Panthers got from the Jews, for instance, and how they worked in coalition with Latinos," Aubrey said. "I'm hoping that [students] understand the international scope of their movement ... " And college students are fueling this progressive movement, Hilliard added. Ashlie West, an African... (Web Devil, AZ)
Rwandan hero speaks Feb 8, 2008
"I wanted to hear his story first hand," Christina Fabian (sophomore-international politics and African American studies) said. "I was very moved by the courage he found in himself to save all those people.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
My Children! My Africa! gears up for Vermont Feb 8, 2008
is co-sponsored by the ETSU Black Faculty and Staff Association, President's Council on Cultural Diversity, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and African and African American Studies Program. Regular performances will be held Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (Feb. (East Tennessean, TN)
Speaker addressed hip-hop feminism Feb 8, 2008
Durriyyah Rose, a junior political science and African American studies major, said she read Morgan's book and enjoyed her speech. "It makes you think things that are dormant," she said. (Daily Orange, NY)
ETV-Radio here for special broadcasts Feb 7, 2008
Also, from 3-4 p.m., Dr. Cleveland Sellers, survivor and director of the African American Studies Program at the University of South Carolina, will be featured on the broadcast, "Your Day Extra LIVE - ETV's South Carolina Channel. Also featured will be Dr. William Hine, professor of history at SC State University; and Bass, professor of humanities and social sciences at the College of Charleston and author of ". ""Then, we're going to broadcast 'The Big Picture,' our news and public affairs... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Female group hosts poetry reading Feb 6, 2008
"The group is a very warm and organic gathering of people who like to write," said Gabeba Baderoon, a Penn State research associate in women's studies and African and African American studies. "It's a very nurturing environment.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
New local African-American biographies to be aired Feb 3, 2008
Local African American studies expert David Jackson of Cedar Falls and Joyce Chen, an associate professor of communication studies at the University of Northern Iowa, are working on recorded oral histories of prominent local African Americans. RICK CHASE / Courier Staff Photographer Saturday, February 2, 2008 5:26 PM CST New local African-American biographies to be aired By PAT KINNEY, Courier Business Editor CEDAR FALLS --- Work continues on a series of oral histories by prominent blacks in the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Black group considers options Jan 24, 2008
Vershawn Young, a UI assistant professor of African American studies and rhetoric, said the bar in question, Brothers Bar , 125 S. Dubuque St., "should know better and should apologize instead of criticizing the Black Student Union.". ( DITV video feature ). (Daily Iowan, IA)
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The featured speaker for the event, meanwhile, was Dr. Nancy Kwang Johnson, a WIU assistant professor of African American Studies. Dr. Johnson's presentation, called "Stories Told To Me By My Grandmother," recalled both the stories she had heard about as a child, and also the stories of important events throughout the Civil Rights Movement. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Analysis: How much will race matter to Dems? Jan 15, 2008
Added Todd Shaw, an assistant professor of political science and African American studies at the University of South Carolina, "I don't think it's seismic, but I think it is having some impact.". Both sides are now trying - in public statements - to calm the furor before it gets out of control. (AZCentral -- News)
Men's Basketball: Newest player anxious for Matthews debut Jan 11, 2008
Lima's favorite classes are French and African American Studies, and he is fluent in Portuguese. He also said that the response from his teammates has been encouraging for him. (Northeastern News, MA)
McKinney seeks presidency Dec 20, 2007
She is pursuing a doctorate in African American studies. In her campaign video, she invites voters to embrace a "new vision for this wonderfully beautiful and amazingly diverse country of ours." She asks people to forsake Republicans "who have deceived us" and Democrats "who have failed us" and allowed the "illegal, immoral, and undeclared war" in Iraq to continue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
VV A. Clark, 62, expert on African oral expression Dec 14, 2007
Ms. Clark died Dec. 1 at a hospital in Berkeley after being in a coma for three days, said Ula Taylor, chairwoman of the university's Department of African American Studies. The cause of death was not known. (Boston Globe)
UC Berkeley expert on African oral expression Dec 12, 2007
Clark died Dec. 1 at a hospital in Berkeley after being in a coma for three days, said Ula Taylor, chairwoman of the university's Department of African American Studies ... "How many PhDs do we have who actually came through African American studies or African diaspora studies? So, it's exciting to me that we are about to develop a generation in this field.". (Los Angeles Times)
• The Course Of A Lifetime Dec 10, 2007
Guest speakers ranged from State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni, who led the dig of Smith's East Haddam grave in search of any remaining DNA, to Linda Strausbaugh, the head of the UConn lab hunting for genetic clues to Smith's African origin, to Professor Jeffrey Ogbar, the director of UConn's Institute for African American Studies. "The class is an extraordinary tour of the various sciences needed to really understand the Venture Smith story," Bellantoni said. (FOX61, CT)
LGBT history professor sees continuing culture war Dec 9, 2007
Ive already collaborated on projects with colleagues in American Studies, African American Studies, Film, and the World Performance Project, and Im excited about the possibilities for future collaboration. Ive also found that many students who arent LGBT-identified are interested in LGBT history, and see its value as a lens onto American history as a whole as well as onto contemporary debates. (Yale Herald, CT)
Going with green diversity Dec 6, 2007
Shanice John, a junior political science and African American studies major, said students at any university are often "beaten over the head" with initiatives to racially diversify the school. But John said programs that offer advantages to students based solely on race often include outliers who aren't financially disadvantaged. (Daily Orange, NY)
UTSA student group protests cancellation of black studies course Dec 4, 2007
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Some students are protesting the University of Texas at San Antonio's cancellation of an upcoming course within the African American Studies Program. A spokesman says the university pulled "African American Political Thought" from the spring semester because of a lack of student interest in the black studies program. (KSLA.com, LA)
45 years later Sellers reaches Eagle, says Boy Scouts still offer lessons Dec 4, 2007
Sellers, director of the African American Studies program at the University of South Carolina, was wounded in the events of 1968 that came to be known as the Orangeburg Massacre. He was the only person ever convicted in connection with the events, but was later pardoned. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Today's Photos Dec 1, 2007
Raquel Baker, a UI teaching assistant, enjoys a beverage during the African American Studies Department open house on Thursday in the Jefferson Building. The department has undergone a reconstruction period over the past couple of years. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Events to bolster AIDS awareness Nov 28, 2007
The Department of African American Studies (AAS) is centered on activism, so it has a responsibility to bring awareness to the campus community, Best said. This year Project R.E.D. - initiated by Best, an acronym for Remembering those infected, Embracing awareness and Dedicated to finding a cure - will host a weeklong series of events to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday. (Daily Orange, NY)
Activist hopes title of Eagle Scout will add to image Nov 26, 2007
"People have tried to create these monsters and make us something that we weren't because it helped them make their case," said Sellers, the director of the African American Studies program at the University of South Carolina. "I think it's important for people to know who I am and maybe through the process that will help lower the barrier and lower the kind of imagery they have of me.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
One-time S.C. militant becomes Eagle Scout Nov 26, 2007
You can call him director of the African American Studies program at the University of South Carolina ... "People have tried to create these monsters and make us something that we weren't because it helped them make their case," said Sellers, the director of the African American Studies program at the University of South Carolina. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ex-Black Militant Becomes Eagle Scout Nov 26, 2007
These days, however, he has a doctorate in education and is director of the African American Studies program at the University of South Carolina. On Dec. 3, the 64-year-old man will become an Eagle Scout, an achievement he hopes will add an important layer to a personal narrative that to many people will always be linked to the protest known as the Orangeburg Massacre. (Newsmax)
Truth about Egypt Nov 16, 2007
Kehinde SolwaziProfessor of African American studiesFresno City College. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
U. kicks off $1.75 billion campaign Nov 9, 2007
"Citizenship and the World" provides funding for the Office of International Programs, the Center for African American Studies, Near Eastern studies, the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and the Wilson School. Those programs are slated to receive $300 million. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Benefits Of Online Interaction For Teens Outweigh Danger, Professor Says Nov 8, 2007
Media reports warn of online predators, hate groups and other digital dangers lurking in online social spaces, and those dangers are not to be taken lightly, says Brendesha Tynes, a professor of educational psychology and of African American studies at Illinois. But we may do adolescents a disservice when we curtail their participation in these spaces, because the educational and psychosocial benefits of this type of communication can far outweigh the potential dangers, Tynes wrote in an essay... (Science Daily)
Sellers to receive Eagle Scout Award 45 years after earning it Nov 2, 2007
Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers Jr., director of African American Studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, will receive the long overdue honor on Dec. 3 during a Court of Honor and luncheon at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center in Columbia. Now married, with a doctorate degree and three grown children, Sellers' Court of Honor will not be your typical Eagle ceremony. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Miller claims initiatives will address racism at Central Nov 1, 2007
"It's a societal problem. We need to have more open dialogue on race and more discussion of diversity on campus," said Steve Balkaran, an African American studies professor. "It's the only way it would solve problems like what we have on campus." There were roughly a dozen speakers at the Student Center rally, most of whom were students. (New Britain Herald, CT)
• Racist Word On Flier Spurs Protest At CCSU Nov 1, 2007
The students took the flier down and turned it over to Stephen Balkaran, a professor of African American studies. "I couldn't believe that in this day and age, you can still see things like this happening on a college campus," Balkaran said Wednesday during a student protest on campus that drew more than 200 students, professors and others. (FOX61, CT)
Resurgence of nooses reminds African Americans of past horrors Oct 30, 2007
" Displaying a noose is illegal under federal hate-crime laws if it is intended to injure, intimidate or interfere with any person, or to attempt to do so, by force or threat of force, because of that person's race, color, religion or national origin. In 2005, the most recent statistics available from the FBI, there were 3,919 racial hate crimes reported nationwide. Of those, more than 67 percent - 2,630 - were against black people. Few African Americans have grown up in households where there... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The late Elnora Bess left behind a legacy of elegance Oct 21, 2007
In an interview in 1998 by Yale University student Heather Williams, who made Bess one of four distinguished community women she wrote about in a paper in African American studies, Bess spoke about how unlike some people, she was always willing to share recipes because hogging them would mean they would be lost once she was gone. Bess was illustrating a bigger point and that was, "If you have something, share it so it will live on ... If you share, your life will keep on going," she said in the... (New Haven Register, CT)
Author to speak at UA about Pepsi breaking racial barrier in 1940s Oct 21, 2007
The event is co-sponsored by UA's Summersell Center for the Study of the South, the African American Studies program, the department of history, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Commerce and Business. Related Industry News. (Birmingham Business Journal)
College fair helps students with their search Oct 19, 2007
Juniors Stephaugn Frazer and Erik Camacho, both members of the Greenwich High School football team, said they were beginning their search by looking for schools like Rutgers University and Southern Connecticut State University that offered a good football program and majors in their field of interest, like psychology and African American studies. Woods said that for many students, the admission process to get into their perfect school started last night. (Greenwich Time)
Battle of the Berry Brothers Oct 17, 2007
Andrew is also majoring in computer science, however, while Adam is picking up certificates in African American studies and political economy. Both are very independent they always planned on splitting up for college but they never planned on attending schools in the Ivy League. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Obama capable of easing American racial tensions Oct 16, 2007
Professor S. N. Sangmpam teaches political science and African American studies courses at Syracuse University. He can be reached at snsangm@syr. (Daily Orange, NY)
Letters to the Editor Oct 11, 2007
The Daily Princetonian chose not to mention the new classroom space in Stanhope Hall, which is the new home of the Center for African American Studies; the renovations of the Architecture School; or the new classroom spaces in Whitman College, including a home for the writing program. As announced, renovations at Butler and in many other facilities around campus also will include new academic spaces. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Obscuring the real Princeton Oct 5, 2007
In addition to being proud of its faculty in the Center for African American Studies, the University should also showcase celebrated professors in other departments, such as economics, whose faculty were noticeably absent from the profiles. By sincerely representing Princeton's diversity to prospective students, the University would move toward the important goal of becoming more transparent regarding real conditions on campus. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
University outlines plans for fundraising Oct 2, 2007
The campaign will also enhance international initiatives, including study abroad opportunities and offerings by the Wilson School, the Office of International Programs and the newly opened Center for African American Studies. Responding to a question from USG president Rob Biederman '08, President Tilghman and Executive Vice President Mark Burstein confirmed that funds have also been set aside to renovate Dillon Gym, augment its recreational programs and expand its staff. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Ypsi parking passes expired Sep 22, 2007
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DeVane Lectures connect performance to reality Sep 22, 2007
Roach has said that he is interested in the interdisciplinary network around the involved departments quite fitting given his chairs in the English, Theater Studies, and African American Studies departments. Rather than more traditional studies of theatre or art, the DeVane Lecture aims to bring the concept of performance into daily life. (Yale Herald, CT)
'Jena Six' case puts candidates on the spot Sep 21, 2007
"We see this as one of the civil rights issues of our time, but it's a hot-button topic for Sens. Clinton and Obama as they're looking at the primary but also looking at the general election," said Adolphus Belk Jr., an assistant professor of political science and African American studies at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.. Belk said the Jena case might force Obama or Clinton to deal with questions of "toughness" in a general election, such as whether Obama's race or Clinton's gender... (Los Angeles Times)
Chemerinsky, Summers, and Academic Freedom in California Sep 20, 2007
Here, the objection came from within the community of scholarly inquirers at UC Davis who organized a petition signed by UC professors who "inappropriate at a time when the University is searching for a new president" to invite Summers, who "has come to symbolize gender and racial prejudice in academia" since his clash with African American Studies professor Cornel West and in scientific aptitude between men and women. You might think this looks a lot like the case of Edward Ross--in both, a... (New Republic)
Is OJ in for poetic justice? Sep 18, 2007
"Sociologically, what's happening is that many people feel this is poetic justice," says UCLA professor Darnell M. Hunt, who directs the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and authored a book on the Simpson murder trial. "If you polled the public right now, I think you'd see that there's quite a bit of sentiment that he's getting what he deserved for what he got away with before.". (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Keyser represented well on WVU cheer staff Sep 15, 2007
Johnson is currently a dual Accounting and Finance major and African American Studies minor. In the future he plans on continuing to cheer with the Gold Squad and to either obtain a Master's Degree or go into Law School at WVU.. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Full Story from The Diamondback Sep 11, 2007
University Police Spokesman Paul Dillon said that this is the first significant hate crime he has seen on the campus since 1999, when letters filled with racial slurs and violent threats were sent to the African American studies department, BSU and then-SGA President Juliana Njoku, a Nigerian. Latino Student Union President Iris Ferrufino said that whether the incident was a joke or ignorant commentary, it only serves to remind students about the many boundaries that still need to be brought... (U-Wire.com)
Analysis: Why you should care about New Orleans Aug 30, 2007
"You have to go back to slavery, or the burning of black towns, to find a comparable event that has affected black people this way," Darnell M. Hunt, a sociologist and head of the African American studies department at UCLA, said days after the storm. . (WWLTV.com, LA)
Returning rap to its roots Aug 12, 2007
In 2002 West left Harvard and returned to the Center for African American Studies at Princeton, where he is a professor of religion. Princeton president Shirley Tilghman wasn't available for comment, but West feels confident of her support. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Many Dawgs and one 'Doc' Aug 1, 2007
Foglesong said during that during the past year, MSU started an African American studies program, conducted a Young Guns leadership program for high school seniors, received a record $186. 5 million in research grants and finished eighth in the nation in college baseball. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
The many sides of John Brown are on display in new book Jul 29, 2007
e have views from a novelist, political scientist, psychologist, a representative of African American studies, a criminal justice specialist and an anthropologist, she added. e's of interest to many different people. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Libraries take byte of future Jul 25, 2007
With degrees in English and African American studies in hand, former teacher Jeaneal Weeks became director of the Hiawatha Public Library in 2003. Now earning a master's in library science, the 44-year old enrolled in User Education: Multimedia - a hands-on course in which students use Photoshop, create podcasts, and make videos in iMovie - to keep up to date with the latest trends. (Daily Iowan, IA)
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Alao was giving a lecture at WIU at the invitation of the African American Studies Department when Jason Riley of First Federal Bank in Macomb invited the artist to come to the festival. Alao was appointed Art Ambassador for Nigeria after winning a contest there. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Poignant Story of Orphan Girl From Africa Who Goes On To Lead Nation Wins - National Indie Excellence Book Award Finalist in Multicultural Category Jul 9, 2007
Yaba Blay of Temple University's Department of African American Studies, says this about the book: "Long Walk Up breathes life into the resiliency of the African spirit. Through Turney, Mulukan easily leaves the pages and enters our hearts. You too will be encouraged to take the Long Walk Up.". Long Walk Up's writer Denise Turney is the author of the books Portia, Love Has Many Faces, Spiral, Long Walk Up and Open Something In Your Heart to Love (due out in 2009). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
University credit cards abused Jul 8, 2007
In 2006, an audit of ASU's African and African American Studies Program found that p-card checks and balances were "so pervasively weak that any unauthorized purchases would not have been timely identified.". Auditors found no supporting documents for $11,644 in purchases. (AZCentral -- News)
Yale Announces Class of 2011 Jun 22, 2007
Her cousin, Jonathan Holloway PhD '95, is a professor of history, African American studies can studies at Yale and is master of Calhoun College. "I chose Yale because it offers the best undergraduate education," Parker said. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Teachers learn about breaking stereotypes Jun 18, 2007
Breaking stereotypes was just one of the lessons teachers learned last week during the district's annual summer program on African and African American Studies. The weeklong seminars helped teachers learn not only how to infuse black history into courses but also to understand the differences in how students learn, education issues that affect African-Americans and the history itself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Foglesong reflects on his first year at MSU's helm Jun 7, 2007
n An African American studies program. In place for the fall, the program will involve a variety of academic disciplines, including literature, the arts, history and political science, among others. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Glover's Global Focus May 27, 2007
He attended San Francisco State University when students were striking for course work such as African American studies. He used these campus organizing tools in his work in San Francisco's Model Cities Programs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Letter to Black America on Palestine May 19, 2007
Horace G. Campbell, Professor of African American Studies and Political Science. Dr. Ron Daniels, President, Institute of the Black World 21st Century. (Zmag.org)
Oprah Calls On Graduates To Live Their Dreams, Serve Others May 18, 2007
When it came time for her to speak, Winfrey echoed African American studies scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., of Harvard University, who also was awarded an honorary degree Saturday. "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US; mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">``You can receive a lot of awards in your life. But there is nothing better'' -- she paused to wipe away tears -- ``there is nothing better than to be honored by your own.'' Send us your community news, events, letters to... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
