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Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50 Years
Habibatou Traore ’24 was in her first weeks at Syracuse University when she heard African drumming during an activities fair for new students last fall. She followed their sound to Joshua Williams, who teaches West African dance and drumming at…
Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ailey II Dance Performance at Landmark Theatre
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), a unit of the Department of African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a performance by the Ailey II – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, featuring…
Alumnus Reflects on A&S as a Springboard for His Scholarly Journey
When David Mwambari, originally from Rwanda, first stepped onto the Syracuse University campus in 2008, it was only his third time ever being in the United States. “I had been to the U.S. twice before that, first as an exchange…
Commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day
Dear Syracuse University Campus Community: I am so honored that one of my first official campuswide messages is to commemorate the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which will be acknowledged on Monday, June 20, 2022. I am especially proud that Syracuse…
‘carry the wait’ Exhibition Celebrates and Honors Black Women and the Black Experience
During the month of February, the Syracuse University campus community comes together to celebrate Black History Month. In March, the attention shifts to celebrating Women’s History Month on campus. But in the third week of January, thanks to the visionary…
A Space to Celebrate the Global African Experience
The rich history of global African scholarship at Syracuse University dates back to the 1960s. During the height of the civil rights movement, Syracuse became home to a vibrant African studies program with professors teaching courses on global African history….
Teaching Critical Race Theory in Grade School Curriculum
Kishi Ducre, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Associate Professor of African American History in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by WSKG-FM for the story “Experts Discuss Controversy Around Critical Race Theory.” Ducre remarks on critical…
Community Folk Art Center: A Welcoming Place for All to Discover Art, Culture and Community
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) has been a vital part of the University and city for nearly 50 years—a hub of art, cultural understanding and community. “CFAC is a bridge between the Syracuse University community and the local community,…
Black Voters Backed Biden-Harris – What’s Next?
Two Syracuse U. African American Studies professors share insight on why historical priorities of the Black community need to stay at the forefront for the Biden-Harris Administration. Casarae Abdul-Ghani: Biden-Harris will need to deliver on plans, promises Abdul-Ghani, PhD, is an…
Community Folk Art Center Awarded $20,000 Black Excellence Grant from Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) recently awarded the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) $20,000 as part of the Black Equity and Excellence Grant. The Community Folk Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and branch of the Department of…