Conclude Black History Month on Feb. 28 with the Black Atlantic Musical Festival

The Black History Month celebration will conclude on Monday, February 28, with the Black Atlantic Musical (BAM) Festival. The BAM Festival will showcase musical styles and traditions emerging from the various sites of Black engagement with the Atlantic Ocean. The Rutgers–Camden Gospel Choir and the New York-based Sound Noire will perform. “From West Africa to … Continue reading Conclude Black History Month on Feb. 28 with the Black Atlantic Musical Festival

The All Black Lives Matter: Black Germany and Beyond Conference Ends Feb. 20

The Black German Heritage and Research Association and the Africana Studies Program invite you to All Black Lives Matter: Black Germany and Beyond, a conference celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Black German Heritage and Research Association.  This event will take place on the Camden campus from Thursday, February 17 – Sunday, February 20. Participation … Continue reading The All Black Lives Matter: Black Germany and Beyond Conference Ends Feb. 20

Assistant Dean Marcellus to Lead Virtual Conference on Haitian History and Current Affairs on Feb. 9

The Africana Studies Program will host a panel discussion on the powerful but neglected history of Haiti, as well as current challenges that the country is facing. The esteemed panel, led by Eliezer Marcellus, an assistant dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, will feature experts in history, politics and health care. This free, … Continue reading Assistant Dean Marcellus to Lead Virtual Conference on Haitian History and Current Affairs on Feb. 9

CURE Seminar Series Begins Feb. 3 with “Urban Renewal and Black Business in Detroit” with Dr. Kendra Boyd

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continue its seminar series on Thursday, February 3, with a presentation by Dr. Kendra Boyd, Assistant Professor of History: “Urban Renewal and Black Business in Detroit.”  This event will take place on Thursday, February 3, at 12:45 p.m., in the Campus Center’s South BC Conference Room. … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Begins Feb. 3 with “Urban Renewal and Black Business in Detroit” with Dr. Kendra Boyd

Dr. Jessica B. Harris Presents “High on the Hog: Foodways Throughout the African Diaspora” on Feb. 1

Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Professor of English at Queens College, CUNY, and the author of dozens of books, including High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America, will give a virtual lecture on Feb. 1 regarding that same topic. Netflix has also released a series of the same name. Dr. Harris will discuss … Continue reading Dr. Jessica B. Harris Presents “High on the Hog: Foodways Throughout the African Diaspora” on Feb. 1

Dr. Margaret Marsh Gave the Scarlet Scholars Lecture on Feb. 16

Dr. Margaret Marsh, University Professor of History, was the featured speaker for the Scarlet Scholars Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Dr. Marsh presented the virtual lecture, “From Test-Tube Babies to Uterus Transplants: Assisted Reproduction and the Pursuit of Parenthood.” To view the lecture, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCyZNUeReKs.   

Africana Studies Presents the Documentary “Becoming Black” on Nov. 17

As part of their All Black Lives Matter Speaker Series, the Africana Studies Program, along with the Black German Heritage and Research Association (BGHRA), will screen Ines Johnson-Spain’s autobiographical documentary Becoming Black (2019). The director will be in attendance at this event, as well.  This free, virtual event will take place on Wednesday, November 17, from 12:30 … Continue reading Africana Studies Presents the Documentary “Becoming Black” on Nov. 17

The Virtual Exhibit “Krista Franklin: Visual Poetry” is Now Open

The Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts‘ new virtual exhibition, “Krista Franklin: Visual Poetry” is on view now. The exhibit will be available to view until December 11, 2021.  Featuring the visual work of writer and visual artist, Krista Franklin, this exhibition is inspired by Angela Davis – Seize the Time on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum … Continue reading The Virtual Exhibit “Krista Franklin: Visual Poetry” is Now Open

Join us June 29 for the All Black Lives Matter Lecture “Black GI Children in Post-World War II Europe”

Join us on Tuesday, June 29, for the third installment of the All Black Lives Matter Speaker Series. Presented by the Africana Studies Program and the Black German Heritage and Research Association Academy and Institute, the event is titled “Black GI Children in Post-World War II Europe.”  This panel discussion will present the book of the same … Continue reading Join us June 29 for the All Black Lives Matter Lecture “Black GI Children in Post-World War II Europe”