Stories Tagged ‘African-American Studies’ 
UA Women’s Studies Hosts Lecture by Philosopher Margret Grebowicz
Philosopher Margret Grebowicz will present "On Sex, Poetry, and the Violability of Children: June Jordan and Political Philosophy" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 in 140 Bidgood Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The lecture is hosted by the UA women’s studies department.
Wide Variety of Events Set for African-American Heritage Month at UA
An array of events will be offered at The University of Alabama to recognize February as African-American Heritage Month, ranging from forums on race relations to musical performances to a health and fitness fair to comedy entertainment and hip-hop poetry.
‘Diversity University’ Featured as Topic of UA Lecture
The University of Alabama Capstone International Center, Crossroads Community Center and Fulbright Program are hosting a public lecture commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. in 109 B.B. Comer Hall.
MLK ‘Realizing the Dream’ Concert at UA Presents Marlon Jordan Quintet and Stephanie Jordan
The Marlon Jordan Quintet with soloist Stephanie Jordan will highlight the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. "Realizing the Dream" concert at The University of Alabama's Moody Music Concert Hall, Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
UA to Host ‘Visualizing Black Writers’ Photo Exhibit
The University of Alabama will host the photo exhibit "Visualizing Black Writers: An Extra-literary Exhibit" from the Eugene B. Redmond Collection, Nov. 10-Dec. 5, on the second floor of Gorgas Library.
Leading African American Art Collector to Speak at UA Law School; Exhibit Opens at Moody Gallery Oct. 6
Dr. Paul Jones, one of the nation’s leading collectors of African American art, will speak at The University of Alabama School of Law on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Moot Court Room (room 140).
UA’s Sarah Moody Gallery of Art to Present ‘Paul R. Jones Collection: Looking Up’
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art will present a survey of 42 works from the "Paul R. Jones Collection: Looking Up" from Oct. 6 – Nov. 20 in 103 Garland Hall at The University of Alabama.
Realizing the Dream Lecture Series Hosted By UA, Stillman College, Shelton State Community CollegeRealizing the Dream Lecture Series Hosted By UA, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College
The University of Alabama, along with Stillman College and Shelton State Community College, will host the Realizing the Dream-Martin Luther King Jr. 2005 Distinguished Lecture Series featuring guest speaker Dr. K.P.S. Kamath.
UA’s Afro-American Gospel Choir Celebrates 34th Anniversary
The University of Alabama Afro-American Gospel Choir will celebrate its 34th anniversary April 18-24.
UA, Stillman Event to Record Oral History, Personal Stories from Civil Rights Movement
A joint event between The University of Alabama and Stillman College will be held on Wednesday, April 13, from 7-9 p.m. in Stinson Auditorium on Stillman campus called "Memoirs: Perspectives on Black History."
UA Conference Focuses on the Place of African Cultures in the Study of Religion
The department of religious studies at The University of Alabama is hosting "The African Diaspora and the Study of Religion" conference on April 7-8 at the Bryant Conference Center. The conference is free and open to the public.
Alice Walker, Author of ‘The Color Purple,’ to Keynote Signs of Race Symposium at UA
Internationally known author Alice Walker, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award for "The Color Purple," will present the opening keynote lecture for "The Signs of Race Series: Women and Others, Racial and Gender Difference in Anglo-American Literature and Culture" at The University of Alabama.
UA’s African-American Cookbook Collection Serves More Than Soul Food
The University of Alabama Libraries recently received one of the largest collections of African-American cookbooks in the country – some 450 volumes covering the period from 1827, when the first book with recipes by an African-American was published, through the year 2000.
Social Work Colloquium at UA to Feature Trustee Emeritus Cleo Thomas Feb. 18
Cleo Thomas Jr., trustee emeritus for the University of Alabama Board of Trustees, will be the featured speaker for the University of Alabama School of Social Work's 17th Annual African-American Heritage Month Program Friday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. in 223 Little Hall on the UA campus.
Queen Quet to Highlight African-American Heritage Month Events at UA
Marquetta L. Goodwine, a historian and founder of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, will be giving a historic presentation at The University of Alabama on Feb. 10 as part of the activities set for African-American Heritage Month.
African-American Heritage Month Activities Set at UA
The University of Alabama will be hosting a number of events to recognize February as African-American Heritage Month.
MLK ‘Realizing the Dream’ Concert at UA Presents Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble
The American Spiritual Ensemble, founded and directed by University of Alabama alumnus Dr. Everett McCorvey, will highlight the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. "Realizing the Dream" concert at UA's Moody Music Concert Hall, Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
UA Afro-American Gospel Choir to Host ‘Gospel Explosion’
The University of Alabama Afro-American Gospel Choir will host "Gospel Explosion" on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. at the UA Ferguson Center Ballroom.
MLK Distinguished Lecture Series Welcomes Christian Davenport to UA and Stillman College
The Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series will host Dr. Christian Davenport, associate professor of political science at the University of Maryland-College Park, for events at The University of Alabama and Stillman College on Oct. 28.
Ceremony Planned to Dedicate Markers for Slave Graves on UA Campus
A ceremony to dedicate new markers for the graves of two slaves buried on The University of Alabama campus is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 6-7 p.m. The program, sponsored by the Coalition for Change, the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness, and the Office of the Vice President for Community Affairs at UA, will be at the gravesite next to the Biology Building on Hackberry Lane.