I'm so proud of this (& EVERY) episode of the PBS series, "American Muslims: A History Revealed." This episode features the stories of Black American Muslims in 1920s Chicago, & highlights the life of Florence Watts/Sister Zeineb, an early convert. 1/9
https://t.co/bJRJDfUXfD
Pls encourage students to submit a 5-10 minute film about some aspect of HBCUs....could be an institution history, a profile of a famous alumnus or faculty member, or a history of a campus organization. Cash prizes!
https://t.co/g6U90wxxt1
Great Migrations: A People On The Move, my latest history series, examines African American migration in the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting resilience and the search for freedom.
#GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28, 2025 at 9/8c on @PBS!
https://t.co/zV6o3G6Awz
Here is a special look at my all new history series, GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE! Together, we explore the deep impact of Black migrations on American culture and society. You won’t want to miss this!
#GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28 at 9/8c on @PBS!
Please encourage students to submit a 5-10 minute film on any aspect of the rich history and culture of HBCUs. There will be cash prizes and the opportunity for students to screen their films in front of a national audience.
We have two exciting upcoming events! First, Sydney Giacalone, an anthropology doctoral candidate at Brown University, will join us to discuss bringing academics and professionals together. @nwsa @AgHistorySoc @RustBeltLab
We particularly welcome expertise in African American literature, comparative studies of the Americas, Indigenous studies, disability studies, and/or environmental studies. We seek contributions to one or more of the college’s interdisciplinary programs.
The English Department at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position in pre-1900 American literature (early and/or 19th century) at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2025.
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With all the lies being spread about Haitians, I want to share some books for those genuinely searching to understand our past. How did we get here? Why is Haiti time & time again the scapegoat for politicians & the media. These books are helpful. Education is a cure for hate.🇭🇹
Meet the SOJOURNING issue, edited by @alexispauline, @johnica, & @MichelleIsRizin. "What you cannot know at the beginning of a sojourn is who you will be on the other side. This is what we want for you." https://t.co/OcP2OUdfwb
Mark Your Calendars: Our first "Talking in Conversation: Bringing Academics and Professionals Together" will feature the work of Sydney Giacalone, an anthropology doctoral candidate at Brown University.
FULL CONVO: https://t.co/212pJvDBZh
The Theater Owners' Booking Association, or T.O.B.A., was a theater network that employed Black vaudeville entertainers to perform for African American audiences across the country. @DrMchelleRSco1 discusses T.O.B.A.'s history w/ @NewBlackMan
We are delighted to announce that @Mia__Bay has been elected as Paul A. Mellon Professor of American History @CamHistory. This bold, brilliant scholar will advance @Cambridge_Uni’s reputation as a world-leading centre for the study of American history.
https://t.co/2nYf3RnC6u
If you weren't able to attend this year's conference, please check out our blog to learn about some of the scholarship featured at the conference #Twitterstorians
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“The world won’t get no better if we just let it be.”
Rev. #JamesLawson Jr. embodied these lyrics.
He was a courageous nonviolent strategist who taught many to meet injustice with what my father called "soul force."
My condolences to his family.
May his legacy live on.
Now, as departments across the nation with few or no representation of their ever-diversifying student bodies are finally trying to fix this, people are turning a blind eye to how this moment is part of a longer narrative of exclusion and marginalization in higher ed.
These discussions tend to completely ignore the fact that for DECADES these same factors made you immediately disqualified for a job. History Matters. Opinion | It's Time to Stop the Double Talk Around Diversity Hiring https://t.co/zPZnydqRvT