"New Development in Africana Studies"
“New Developments in Africana Studies” was the first event presented by the AAAS Program in collaboration with the Modern Languages Department. The flyer you see here was a preliminary flyer created by Dr. Keita’s son and was later renamed “Trends in Africana Studies” before the event took place. Dr. Babacar M’Baye, a professor of Pan-African Studies and English Department at Kent university, was also an Ursinus alum who remained close with retired French professor Dr. Novack. Mrs. Patton from Multicultural Services graciously allowed the event to be held in Unity House on November 29, 2012. Unity House has since been demolished to create space for the Ursinus Commons and is now known as the Institute for Inclusion and Equity in the lower lever of the Wismer Center.
AAAS Program
AAAS Program, Ursinus College
November 29. 2012
Multicultural Services, Modern Languages Department
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The first AAAS speaker at Ursinus college was alum Babacar M'Baye: a professor of Pan-African Studies and English Department and Kent University
"Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice" Film Flyer
“Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice” was a film screening one presented by the African American Africana Studies on March 13, 2012 in Pfahler Auditorium. This was a transitional time for the program as the most recent coordinator of the program, Dr. Walter Greason, recently left and the Dr. Nzadi Keita assumed the role. The film focused on Ida B. Well, a female investigative journalist who documented and exposed the horrors of lynching in the south in the 1890s and was one of the founders of the NAACP. Following the film, a discussion of Wells extensive activism including women’s rights and suffrage was held. This was one of the firsts events held by the program.
Dr. Nzadi Keita
Ursinus College
March 13, 2012
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Ida B. Wells film screening presented by the AAAS program at Ursinus College.
Alabama Civil Rights Trip Was Living History for Students
Growth of the African American and Africana Studies Program at Ursinus College
In March 2012, during Ursinus College's spring break, eight students of Chaplain, Reverend Charles Rice's African American Religious Experience class, traveled to Alabama for a civil rights trip. The elective class's small size allowed for deep interactions between students during reflections and discussions. The trip included visits to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park and a meeting with J.D. and Gwen Appling, civil rights leaders. After visiting Selma, the National Voting Rights Museum /Slavery and Civil War Museum a sophomore named Tyrell Martin reflected on his experience. He spoke of the life-changing impact the trip had on him and the realization it brought him of the privilege of people today. During reflection one evening, the students shared a sense of responsibility to share what they learned on behalf of equality. The trip was a living history experience for all involved.
Olivia Minick
The Ursinus Grizzly
Ursinus College
March 29, 2012
Olivia Minick
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Scan from Ursinus College Archives
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News Article
Ursinus College Alabama Civil Rights Trip
Ursinus College 2012
SPINT Housing: African American and Africana Studies House
Cloake House offers a residential alternative for students with particular interest in AAAS and/or service roles within Sankofa Umoja Nia (S.U.N.), an organization devoted to educational engagement and community service among black students.
The first image is the Ursinus College Course Catalogue from 2011-2013. This section specifically focuses on the residence halls here at Ursinus College. One of the houses offered is the American History & Africana Studies House. This house fell under the Special Interest House program (SPINT) which allowed upper-class students the opportunity to live with others who are committed to working towards a common goal or share the same interests. The second image is of the African American and Africana Studies Resources and Opportunities page. The Africana Studies House today, known as Cloake, is a residential alternative to students with interests in AAAS or have service roles in Sankofa Umoja Nia (SUN). Sun is devoted to educational engagement and community service among black students.
Ursinus College Website
Ursinus College
November 1st, 2019
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Website/ Catalogue