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New York Governor Appoints Professor Ducre to 400 Years of African American History Commission
Kishi Animashaun Ducre, associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion and associate professor of African American Studies (AAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the 400 Years of African American History Commission by New York…
African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty Book Roundup
Faculty members in the departments of Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences have authored or edited books on a diverse range of scholarly topics relevant to their fields of study. Their…
The White Savior Complex and Western Imperialism
Danielle Smith, professor of African American Studies and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Health.com story “What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful?” Smith…
The White Savior Complex and Western Imperialism
Danielle Smith, professor of African American Studies and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Health.com story “What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful?” Smith…
Where Is America 100 Years After The Tulsa Massacre?
Herb Ruffin, African American Studies Department Chair and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the WURD-FM (Philadelphia) story about the “100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre.” Ruffin, who is an expert on Black settlements in…
Finding a Solution to the Current Crisis in Haiti
Horace Campbell, professor of political science and African American Studies in the Maxwell School, was quoted by The LA Times for the article “Who killed Haiti’s president? Plot thickens as Moise’s guards come under scrutiny” as well as in France…
Three Dynamic Scholars To Headline 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture
The Department of African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting its 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture on Monday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7: 15 p.m. in Watson Theater in…
Community Folk Art Center Welcomes New Permanent Director
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has announced the appointment of Tanisha M. Jackson as executive director of the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and professor of practice in the Department of African American Studies (AAS). Jackson comes to…
Aretha Franklin to Be Remembered with Concert, Panel Discussion Nov. 30
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and the University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will salute Aretha Franklin, whose indelible voice made her the “Queen of Soul,” with a panel discussion and concert on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at…
The History Behind Juneteenth
Herb Ruffin, associate professor of history and chair of African American Studies, was interviewed by CNY Central for a story about the Juneteenth Celebration in Syracuse. Ruffin, an expert in African American history, explains what Juneteenth is: “It is a celebration of…