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Tag: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Tenure
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates Head to Howard U
Nikole Hannah-Jones is taking her talents to Howard University — and she’s taking Howard alumnus Ta-Nehisi Coates with her. The news comes after Hannah-Jones recently turned down a much-delayed and controversial tenure offer at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina, following an initial denial of tenure in January because of her work on the 1619 project.
July 6, 2021
Opinion
Shattering Invisible Darkness
We know something is dead when we no longer hear its rhythmic heartbeat, but the heartbeat of racism continues to grow strong, plaguing the hearts of millions.
February 15, 2021
African-American
Howard University Gets $1 Million Gift From HBO
Howard University has received a $1 million gift from HBO to establish an endowed fund to benefit students pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment industries. The donation was announced in conjunction with an HBO event, ‘Between the World and Me,’ which is based on a book by Ta-Nehisi Coates, a Howard alumnus. Coates will […]
August 3, 2020
News Roundup
Thousands Gather to Celebrate Life of Late Toni Morrison
Thousands gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Nov. 21 to pay tribute to the life of the late American literary writer Toni Morrison. Television host Oprah Winfrey, political activist Dr. Angela Davis, author Fran Lebowitz, novelist Edwidge Danticat and author Ta-Nehisi Coates were among the speakers at the celebration who shared […]
November 22, 2019
Social Justice
Modern Day Heroes: A Celebration
As Juneteenth approaches, it is important to extend our celebrations beyond the accomplishments of the past. Many of us have been inspired by the giants of the past – Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X and others. Driven by a sense of duty to their communities, they were willing to dedicate themselves to the traditions of social justice. By preparing themselves with a quality education they were able to understand the foundational reasons leading to social and economic despair. It was James Baldwin who helped many of us understand that poverty and social inequities stem from America’s original sin — racism; and, at its root, according to Baldwin – and others – is the 400 year legacy of slavery and a less than honest attempt to understand that legacy.
May 23, 2019
Opinion
The N-Word and Language as Property
Debates about whether Whites in academia — professors or students — are entitled to sling and fling the N-word with abandon, be it in a song, a “lesson” or some sort of speculative “thought experiment” (as seems to be the case with the most recent incident) are not a bug, but a feature of a society structured by racial dominance, oppression and exploitation.
February 22, 2018
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A Pioneer in the Literary World of ‘Black Panther’
The official release of Marvel’s highly anticipated Black Panther film over the weekend was a momentous cultural moment for Dr. Yona Harvey and countless others in Black communities.
February 18, 2018
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Cornel West Reflects on 25th Anniversary of Seminal Book ‘Race Matters’
An interview with Dr. Cornel West, professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard Divinity School, on the 25th anniversary of the publication of Race Matters.
January 21, 2018
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