14 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month at the College of Charleston
The College of Charleston is celebrating Black History Month with programming and events throughout February.
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02, 2024
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06, 2023
CofC Podcast: African American Studies Professor Explores the Traumatic Afterlife of Lynching
On this episode of 'Speaking of … College of Charleston,' Mari Crabtree, associate professor of African American studies, talks about her book, 'My Soul Is a Witness: The Traumatic Afterlife of Lynching.'
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03, 2023
African American Studies Director Named Inaugural Whipper Distinguished Professor
The College of Charleston has named Anthony Greene, director of the African American Studies Program, as its inaugural Lucille Simmons Whipper Distinguished Professor.
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02, 2023
CofC Podcast: Dean Kameelah Martin Reflects on Her Spiritual Exploration of the Yoruba Religion
On this episode of 'Speaking of ... College of Charleston,' Kameelah Martin, dean of the Graduate School, discusses her personal evolution from researcher and scholar to initiate of the ancient Yoruba religion of West Africa.
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02, 2023
CofC Celebrates Black History Month With a Series of Events
From film screenings to dance classes to book readings: The College of Charleston is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programming and events throughout February.
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08, 2022
Valerie Frazier: A Legacy of Her Own
Valerie Frazier ’91 (M.P.A. ’94) created the 1967 Legacy Program to support African American students in a multitude of ways.
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02, 2022
10 Black History Month Events to Check Out
In honor of Black History Month, several CofC departments, offices and programs are sponsoring events that explore Black history, culture and modern day issues.
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09, 2021
Grammy Award-Winning Band Ranky Tanky to Kick Off Black Lives Series
The CofC community is invited to kick off the LCWA World Affairs Signature Series: Black Lives this Thursday, with a performance by the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky, which includes several CofC alumni.
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07, 2021
History Professor Wins Prestigious Fellowship
A postdoctoral award from the American Association of University Women will allow history professor Shannon Eaves to focus on finishing a book project about the sexual exploitation of enslaved women.
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06, 2021
New Juneteenth Holiday is Reason to Celebrate, But Not a Replacement for Systemic Change
African American Studies Director Anthony Greene says the move by Congress to make Juneteenth a federal holiday is an important moment, but one that should be taken in the larger context of ongoing racial and social justice movements.