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African-American

Dr. King Deserves More

We have now entered what I and many other scholars of color call, “The High Season.” It’s that period between Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and Women’s History Month when we are regularly called upon to lend our scholarly expertise to elementary schools programs, university symposia and community banquets. But, Dr. King deserves more than just annual celebrations. His memory deserves a full time commitment to eradicating poverty, abuses of power, sexism, militarism and yes, racism.

January 28, 2019

African-American

Honoring Black History Month, in Prison

Black History Month is often referred to by my fellow Blackademics as “the high season.” Schools and organizations across the country seek us out for obligatory assemblies and programs. Though the shortest month, February is the most popular time of the year for scholars of color to situate our scholarship within longstanding questions of freedom and justice.

March 4, 2018

African-American

Our Daily Work: Celebrate Black History Throughout Year

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Black history and civil rights shouldn’t be just a middle of January, month of February or April 4 thing. We should remind ourselves that what really matters is the daily work of King, his contemporaries and today’s champions of equality. And we should recognize, commemorate and celebrate Black history daily.

March 4, 2018

African-American

Black History Beyond One Month

Another year, another February, and we are deep into another Black History Month. Various institutions and individuals from all walks of life are celebrating the numerous milestones and accomplishments of people of African descent.

February 22, 2018

African-American

3 Unsung Afro-Puerto Rican Heroes

In honor of Black History Month, I felt compelled to highlight Black Puerto Ricans. Anti-blackness not only exists within White communities, but is pervasive and prevalent in Puerto Rican and other Latinx cultures.

February 21, 2018

African-American

HBCUs: Pioneers of Black History’s Past, Present, Future

During Black History Month, we always hear familiar names and read inspiring articles about towering figures and unsung heroes from the Black community. We are reminded about what they accomplished, but often overlook how they got there.

February 6, 2018

African-American

One Month of Black History is Not Enough

Black History Month is here. It is a time when we celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions of African-American people.

February 1, 2018

African-American

Black History Month: Opportune Time for Health Emphasis

In celebration of Black History Month, we remember Booker T. Washington as the founder of a historic initiative focused on addressing Black health disparities. Washington founded Tuskegee University, an HBCU formerly named Tuskegee Institute. What many do not know is that he also was the founder of National Negro Health Week, an annual observance in the United States from 1915 to 1951 dedicated to improving overall health in Black communities.

January 30, 2018

Students

The Continued Undermining of Black History

President Trump in his awkward and ill-informed efforts to salute the accomplishments of Black Americans actually managed to marginalize and obscure the important contributions that were made by these individuals and their contemporaries.

February 12, 2017

Students

Keeping Black History Alive for Future Generations

Just as Black History Month has been kept alive for you, you must now keep it alive for future generations.

February 9, 2017

African-American

Canada No Stranger to Racial Discrimination, Profiling

Canada, often seen by many as a progressive oasis of racial inclusiveness and tolerance, has a complex history of racial discrimination and profiling.

March 9, 2016

Faculty & Staff

Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson Honored at Annual Luncheon

Hundreds of historians gathered Saturday to commemorate Black History Month and celebrate its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

February 21, 2016