AA&AS chair's blog http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/ Information and commentary from the chair of the University of Minnesota's Department of African American and African Studies. en Copyright 2008 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:37:57 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33.uthink http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Beyond the Pure: Readings by Writers of Color Beyond the Pure: Readings by Writers of Color
  • Thursday, October 9, 2008
  • 7:00 PM at Intermedia Arts
  • 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
  • Admission by donation; wine & beer reception to follow
  • Featuring: Ibe, Bao Phi, and Sun Yung Shin

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/10/beyond_the_pure_readings_by_wr.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/10/beyond_the_pure_readings_by_wr.html in the community Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:37:57 -0600 History of Medicine lecture On Friday, October 3, 2008, the U of M's Program in the History of Medicine and the Wangensteen Historical Library of Medicine and Biology will host a lecture and reception by Vanessa Northington Gamble on Striking a Blow at Medical School Segregation: Edith Irby Goes to Medical School. The program begins at 3:30 PM in 555 Diehl Hall.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/history_of_medicine_lecture.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/history_of_medicine_lecture.html university info Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:11:40 -0600 Trouble the Water

The documentary Trouble the Water "opens the day before Katrina makes landfall, just blocks away from the French Quarter but far from the New Orleans that tourists know. Kimberly Rivers Roberts is turning her video camera on herself and her 9th Ward neighbors trapped in the city. 'It's going to be a day to remember,' Kim says excitedly into her new camera as the storm is brewing. It's her first time shooting video and it's rough, jumpy, but dense with reality. Kim's playful home-grown newscast tone grinds against the audience's knowledge that hell is just hours away. There is no way for the audience to warn her. And for New Orleans' poor, there is nowhere to run."

"As the hurricane begins to rage and the floodwaters fill their world and the screen, Kim and her husband Scott continue to film, documenting their harrowing voyage to higher ground and dramatic rescues of friends and neighbors."

Trouble the Water is now playing at Minneapolis' Lagoon Cinema.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/trouble_the_water.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/trouble_the_water.html other Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:30:27 -0600 September issue of The Village The second issue of The Village is now available. The Village is a newsletter for friends and alumni of the Department of African American & African Studies.

Inside the September 2008 issue:

  • welcome from the community outreach coordinator
  • standing on the shoulders of giants
  • building tomorrow's leaders
  • we want to know
  • alumni profile
  • Black Paris
  • upcoming events
  • quote of the month

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/september_issue_of_the_village.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/september_issue_of_the_village.html department info Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:24:41 -0600 new mentorship program The Department of African American & African Studies at the University of Minnesota is partnering with Minneapolis South High School and Blame It On Hip Hop to mentor African American males at South High. We are currently looking for University students who are interested in helping African American males develop community pride and career aspirations.

What does it involve?
As a mentor you will work one-on-one with an African American male student between the ages of 14 to 16. You will work with the student to develop their key skills around leadership, community, and college preparation. Mentors will meet with students once per week for an hour at South High. All mentors will receive training.

How can you help?
As a college student you have a wealth of experience which will help aspiring college students make important decisions about future career plans and the future of our community.

What's in it for you?
Is your resume lacking in transferable skills? Are you concerned about what is going to give you the edge over other applicants? Mentoring is a great way to develop the key skills employers look for in graduates. In any job you accept it will be useful for you to have experience in group facilitation. Mentoring gives you the opportunity to practice this skill. You will prove that you are reliable, responsible, and committed to your community.

Contact us for more information:
afroam@umn.edu
(612) 624-9847

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/new_mentorship_program.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/new_mentorship_program.html department info Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:56 -0600 American Legacy Magazine currentcover.gif

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/american_legacy_magazine_1.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/american_legacy_magazine_1.html websites Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:28:35 -0600 Twin Cities Black Film Festival The sixth annual Twin Cities Black Film Festival will be held September 18-20, 2008. A schedule of events is online.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/twin_cities_black_film_festiva.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/twin_cities_black_film_festiva.html in the community Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:27:53 -0600 BGAPSA event The Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGAPSA) will hold a Welcome Back Kick-Off BBQ on September 26, 2008, from 4pm-7pm at Riverbend Plaza (behind Coffman Memorial Union).

The BBQ will feature a live DJ spinning old school hip-hop, R&B and funk and lots and lots of FREE yummy food! Graduate and professional students of color from all over campus will be present as well as faculty members and representatives from local organizations such as the NAACP and Urban League. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people, network, eat great food and listen to great music. Friends and families are welcome. BGAPSA looks forward to seeing you there!

To keep informed of BGAPSA events, professional and academic opportunities, and other news, subscribe to the BGAPSA listserv. Also check out the new BGAPSA website.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/bgapsa_event.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/09/bgapsa_event.html university info Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:44:24 -0600 first issue of The Village The first issue of The Village is now available. The Village is a newsletter for friends and alumni of the Department of African American & African Studies.

Inside the August 2008 issue:

  • staying connected
  • a message from the chair
  • keep us posted
  • get involved
  • faculty in the news
  • community commitment
  • "We Still Have a Charge to Keep"
  • quote of the month

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/first_issue_of_the_village.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/first_issue_of_the_village.html department info Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:36:24 -0600 2008 Afrifest The 2008 Afrifest will be held August 14-17, 2008. A list of programs and activities is online.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/2008_afrifest.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/2008_afrifest.html in the community Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:28:49 -0600 Black political leadership The New York Times has posted a long article on Black political leadership: "Is Obama the End of Black Politics?" The article can also be downloaded.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/black_political_leadership.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/black_political_leadership.html in the news Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:09:06 -0600 Twin Cities Pan-African Festival The 2008 Twin Cities Pan-African Festival will be held on August 6-11, 2008.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/twin_cities_panafrican_festiva.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/08/twin_cities_panafrican_festiva.html in the community Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:27:51 -0600 CNN Special: Black in America On July 23 and 24, CNN television will air a "Black in America" report. Many blogs exist on this special broadcast, such as at Black Voices.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/07/cnn_special_black_in_america.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/07/cnn_special_black_in_america.html in the news Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:09:15 -0600 Updated CFP: "The Obama Effect" Call for Papers:
"The Obama Effect"
October 23-25, 2008
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Now that he has become the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party ticket, Barack Obama has challenged conventional wisdom about race, politics, media, and generation. In this historic election year, it is imperative for scholars and professionals in a wide variety of disciplines to reflect upon the potential effects of Obama on: American and global public opinion; party politics; voter participation; media representations; international relations; religious discourses; and constructions of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities.

This conference invites papers from scholars and professionals working from different perspectives on the phenomenon of presumptive Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama's political career. Our goal is to create a conference that will showcase various and interdisciplinary approaches to the "Obama Effect" to provide participants with a multi-faceted view of the past year's campaign and its potential effects on a wide range of social arenas.

Essays and research papers from scholars, journalists, political consultants, community activists, and others are desired. Accepted papers will be considered for inclusion in an edited collection. We are particularly interested in receiving papers that address recent developments in the campaign, and seeing papers on the following topics:

  • Michelle Obama and/or her marriage to Obama
  • Obama's family relationships
  • Young people and the election
  • Hate-group websites and reactions to Obama
  • Mixed race identity
  • International responses to Obama's candidacy
  • Perspectives from Latina/os, Asian Americans, and Native Americans
  • Religion
  • Recent speeches/responses from other candidates

Abstracts must be emailed no later than July 18th.

Contact for abstracts or questions:
Dr. Catherine Squires
Cowles Chair for Journalism, Diversity & Equality
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Murphy Hall 111
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0418
squir050@umn.edu

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1. African American Art (meets Tuesdays from 6-8 pm in Blegen 110 for four weeks, starting June 24). This survey of African American Art will look at art and artists from the early 20th century to the late 20th century. Art from the Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement, and artists such as Adrienne Piper, Kara Walker, Horace Pippin, Aaron Douglas, Archibald Motley, Jr. will be included. The instructor (Ava Herring herr0141@gmail.com) is a doctoral student at the U in art education.

2. Black Folk: Culture Defeats Holocaust, facilitated by Ray Tricomo (rtricomo@yahoo.com). Course Description: We will be covering the proverbial water front from African ecology to Pan-Africanism to improvised music and to a future without racism. Location: Oakdale Village, Oakdale, 6276 12th St. North Day/Time: Tuesday 6-8pm Dates: 4 weeks to start June 17. Ray is a longtime community activist, and has been offering this course for the past couple of years.

EXCO provides opportunities to students, faculty, and community members to facilitate or participate in classes together on topics of importance to them, especially those that they would not otherwise have in traditional university education.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/06/experimental_college_courses.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/afroam/afrochair/2008/06/experimental_college_courses.html in the community Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:48:33 -0600