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Stories tagged with: Department of African American Studies

A black-and-white postcard of a group of people from the early 1900's
Research

More than 'reviving the past'

The African American Research and Services Institute celebrates its official re-opening Nov. 1.

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CTLA to offer three Faculty Learning Communities during fall semester

The Faculty Learning Communities will focus on exploring pedagogical wellness, the affective domain of Bloom’s Pedagogy, or building student engagement with peer feedback.

Jesse McCarthy

D&I, Department of African American Studies to host Jesse McCarthy, Harvard professor and author, for lecture on March 27

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Department of African American Studies will host Jesse McCarthy, Assistant Professor in the Departments of English and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, for a lecture Wednesday, March 27.

Gary Holcomb poses with a framed copy of the artwork for the novel "Romance in Marseille"
Literature

The 90-year journey of a Harlem Renaissance novel

With help from a dedicated OHIO professor, Claude McKay's "Romance in Marseille" groundbreaking and inclusive novel made it to bookshelves.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

A selection of recent news from OHIO faculty members includes publications, leadership appointments, awards and a Top-10 breakthrough in physics.

Participants enjoy the 2023 Juneteenth Festival on College Green.

Unity on College Green: OHIO campus and Athens community unite for Juneteenth celebration

The 91̽»¨ and Athens community filled College Green on Saturday to take part in the third annual Juneteenth festivities.

Dr. Francine Childs, 91̽»¨ Department of African American Studies professor, 1988. Courtesy of 91̽»¨ Libraries

University Community mourns Francine Childs, African American Studies Professor Emerita

The 91̽»¨ community mourns the passing of Dr. Francine C. Childs, Professor Emerita of African American Studies, the first tenured Black professor at 91̽»¨.

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2023 Ted Rose Lecture features talk on 'Black Pulp and the Radical Politics of Popular Genre' on March 9

The African American Studies Department presents the 2023 Ted Rose Lecture featuring a guest talk by Brooks Hefner on "Black Pulp and the Radical Politics of Popular Genre" on March 9.

This image appears in the Ohio Alumnus, January 1960, captioned: "Each day while the Conference was in session, a press conference was held each morning with newsmen and photographers from newspapers, radio and television attending. Above Martin Luther King answers a question for the newsmen. Seated beside Rev. King is Dr. Winburn Thomas, leader of the forum on racial tensions. Mr. 'Bola Ige, co-secretary of the conference, which is sponsored by the National Student Christian Federation, in on the right." (

Students design Black History of 91̽»¨ Tour for Black Alumni Reunion

The tour was developed by 91̽»¨ history students who wanted to highlight the story of Black perseverance, Black Education, and Black opportunity.

Advisor Larry Hayman and students at Crumlin Road Courthouse. Belfast, Northern Ireland

All majors invited to apply to the Law, Justice & Culture Certificate by Oct. 7

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture invites undergraduate students from all majors to apply for the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture at 91̽»¨ by Oct. 7.

Uzoma Miller, portrait

Uzoma Miller to talk about Black Ohio’s musical pop culture legacy on Sept. 16

Uzoma Miller's talk, which is free and open to the public, will touch on how African Americans from Ohio have penetrated and influenced mainstream culture.

Uzoma Miller, portrait

Visiting professors bring expertise on race and music to African American Studies fall schedule

African American courses on arts, media, literature and the history of injustice in United States are on the schedule this fall as the African American Studies Department.

This photo was taken in Pittsburgh, PA, in January 1940 by Jack Delano and is provided courtesy of the Farm Security Administration.

Community invited to Black Life in the Ohio Valley Conference on Sept. 9-10

Scholars and community members will delve into four centuries of Black history and heritage at the Black Life in the Ohio Valley Conference.

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25 Arts and Sciences faculty promoted, 15 granted tenure

The 91̽»¨ Board of Trustees voted in June to award promotion to 25 College of Arts and Sciences faculty member

Wilson Hall

22 College of Arts and Sciences professors awarded faculty fellowship during 2022-23

The 91̽»¨ Board of Trustees has approved 22 College of Arts and Sciences faculty members for faculty fellowship leave during the 2022-23 academic year.

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