In honor of Black History Month, the Africana Studies Program, the Office of the Chancellor, and the Office of Civic Engagement will host the annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture on Wednesday, February 1st. Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to this event, though registration is required. The event begins … Continue reading Annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture Scheduled for 2/1…
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Lecture Regarding Music in Fishing Culture Scheduled for 11/29
Eric Debrah Otchere of the University of Cape Coast in Ghana will be a guest lecturer on Tuesday, November 29th, to discuss, “Seashore Harmonies: The Message in the Songs of a Dying Fishing Culture.” He will speak particularly about two surviving singing-fishing communities in Cape Coast and how the fishing songs reflect the belief system, … Continue reading Lecture Regarding Music in Fishing Culture Scheduled for 11/29…
“Beacons of Light” Conference Scheduled for 3/30
On Wednesday, March 30th, join us for the day-long conference “Beacons of Light: The Black Student Protest Legacy at Rutgers-Camden.” Panels will discuss the history of student protest and desegregation is Camden and the surrounding areas. Dr. John Carlos, Olympic gold medalist and a leader in the Black Power movement who raised his fist in … Continue reading “Beacons of Light” Conference Scheduled for 3/30…
History Department to Present a Lecture on 3/23
The Department of History will host a lecture by Dr. Kathleen M. Brown, who will present, “In Search of Free Labor: Abolitionist Boycotts of Slave-Made Goods,” a lecture drawn from her forthcoming book, Undoing Slavery: Abolition and the Argument over Humanity. Dr. Brown is a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. The event will take … Continue reading History Department to Present a Lecture on 3/23…
Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23
February is Black History Month, and Dr. Keith Green, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Africana Studies program, has put together a full slate of activities that are inspired by a West African symbol called “Sankofa,” which translates to “go back and fetch it.” Correspondingly, this year’s Black History Month events at Rutgers–Camden … Continue reading Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23…
“Love Jam: Let Our Voices Be Heard” Scheduled for 2/19
Black History Month continues with the program, “Love Jam: Let Our Voices Be Heard,” which celebrates African American music. The event will take place on Friday, February 19th, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. in the Gordon Theater. Love Jam, which is free and open to all, is produced by the Unity Community Center of South … Continue reading “Love Jam: Let Our Voices Be Heard” Scheduled for 2/19…
“Is it Time for Reparations?” Workshop Scheduled for 2/18
Black History Month continues with the program, “Is it Time for Reparations?,” a conversation and workshop hosted by Dr. Mahdi Ibn-Ziyad, a lecturer for the Department of Philosophy and Religion. This event will discuss the meaning and feasibility of reparations for people of African descent. The program will take place on Thursday, February 18th, at … Continue reading “Is it Time for Reparations?” Workshop Scheduled for 2/18…
Screening and Panel Discussion of “Black Gold” scheduled for 2/16
Rutgers–Camden’s celebration of Black History Month continues on Tuesday, February 16th, with a screening of the documentary Black Gold, an award-winning film about the human and material costs of producing and distributing Ethiopian coffee within the global economy. A panel discussion will follow the film. Panelists include Israel Mansaray, a Rutgers–Camden student–activist; Dr. Benjamin Talton, Associate … Continue reading Screening and Panel Discussion of “Black Gold” scheduled for 2/16…
Black History Month Continues on 2/1 with Silent March
Rutgers–Camden’s celebration of Black History Month continues on Monday, February 1st, with a Silent March in Protest of Anti-Black Racism and Violence. The march will begin from the steps of the Paul Robeson Library at 12:10 p.m. After the march, there will be a staging of Dr. Robert Miller’s play Running Late in the Gordon Theater. This event … Continue reading Black History Month Continues on 2/1 with Silent March…
Black History Month Kicks Off on 1/27
Rutgers–Camden’s celebration of Black History Month begins on Wednesday, January 27th, with a panel and conversation titled “Diversity at Rutgers–Camden.” Panelists include Dr. Wayne Glasker, Associate Professor of History; Professor Stacy Hawkins, Associate Professor of Law; Dr. Oscar Holmes IV, Assistant Professor of Management; and Dr. Ana Laguna, Associate Professor of Spanish. This event will be … Continue reading Black History Month Kicks Off on 1/27…