UNCG’s first African American student, JoAnne Smart Drane ‘60, shares a poignant conversation with the student artists who created a mural in her honor in the CAS Dean’s Office.
A new mural created by UNCG students Aminah Coppage, Jalani Maxwell, and Myles Wilder brightens the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, drawing inspiration from the university’s history, including a tribute to the first Black students at the Woman’s College. The artwork also features symbolic elements like apples for good luck and hidden “Easter Eggs” for viewers to discover.
On February 17-20, 2025, UNCG’s African American and African Diaspora Studies Program will host the 35th annual CACE Conference. CACE 2025 is four days of conversation about environmental justice, local ecologies, digital arts, and the many ways we create meaningful, dynamic community with each other for a larger good. Academic… Continue reading…
Step into the Culture Café Open Mic, where poetry, beats, and self-expression come alive with the legendary Josephus Thompson III, creating a night of rhythm, storytelling, and community.
Join Kimberly Mozingo as she shares her inspiring journey to uncover her family’s African ancestry, revealing the rich, often-overlooked stories of resilience and heritage that connect her to the broader African diaspora.
Explore the global history of African American political leadership and discover the influential figures who paved the way for iconic leaders like Ella Baker, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Be part of the 35th Annual CACE Conference, where inspiring discussions on global ecology and activism will unite thought leaders and community members to shape a sustainable future together.
Join us for a dramatic reading of A Sunday Morning in the South by Georgia Douglas Johnson, along with a keynote by Dr. Deborah Barnes, as we commemorate the EJI/GCCRP Soil Collection anniversary and reflect on Greensboro’s journey of reconciliation and its connection to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
Dr. Jazmin Graves Eyssallenne, an Assistant Professor in the African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) program, has won a Junior Faculty Career Enhancement Fellowship from the Institute of Citizens and Scholars. According to the Institute, “The Career Enhancement Fellows are exceptional scholars whose work broadens the range of perspectives… Continue reading…
Mark your calendars for April 15th! We’re diving into the fascinating topic of “Rising Up: How Islam Played a Role in Resistance to Enslavement,” where we’ll uncover the inspiring influence of Islam in historical resistance movements against enslavement. Join us for an enlightening exploration!
