Upcoming Event: Rebecca Fisseha Book Signing & Discussion
Come out to see Rebecca Fisseha, an Ethiopian-Canadian writer, for a signing and discussion of her novel Daughters of Silence on October 28th at 6:00 PM. Location: Boston University College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Register on Eventbrite. About the Author Rebecca Fisseha is an Ethiopian-Canadian writer. Her first novel is […]
Dr. Saida Grundy Featured in ‘The Brink’ Article
Dr. Saida Grundy, professor of African American Studies and Sociology, was recently featured in an article by The Brink, BU Sociologist Saida Grundy on “Respectability Politics” and the Morehouse Man. In conversation with Sara Rimer, Dr. Grundy discusses her new book, Respectable, which explores the making of Black male elites at Morehouse College. “The best […]
Upcoming Event: Pepin Lecture Series with Dr. Joseph Ewoodzie
Pepin Lecture Series : Getting Something to Eat in Jackson | Dr. Joseph Ewoodzie, Jr. Thursday, October 13th at 6-7 PM ET Location: 685 – 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 211 Boston, MA 02215 Join online via Zoom Sponsored by: Gastronomy & Food Studies Program Register on Eventbrite About the Speaker Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr. is associate professor of sociology […]
Save the Date: Black Media Symposium
Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future is a day-long symposium created to highlight Black media professionals and their innovative and important work in the journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, and film industries.The symposium speakers have broken barriers in their fields, amplified Black voices and stories, and navigated the challenges that still exist for Black storytellers […]
Upcoming Event : LGBTQIA+ Activism in Africa and the Diaspora
BU ASC Webinar | LGBTQIA+ Activism in Africa and the Diaspora: Transnational Perspectives on Community and Solidarity Join BU African Studies Center and Diversity & Inclusion for a Zoom panel discussion featuring activists and scholars involved in activism and organizing around LGBTQIA+ communities and rights across the African continent and diaspora. Panelists will discuss: What […]
Upcoming Event: “Wilderness” Live Performance by Dzidzor & More!
One of our performers at Black2BU this year, Dzidzor will be performing their upcoming EP live at “Wilderness: Live Performance by DZIDZOR.” This free performance will take place at BU’s Marsh Chapel on October 7 at 7 PM. Register on Eventbrite.
Upcoming Event: African American Art History: Present Coordinates
Symposium: African American Art History: Present Coordinates Dates: Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th, 2022 Location: All programming will be in-person on the Charles River Campus, Boston University For more information visit here Boston University’s Department of the History of Art & Architecture is pleased to present African American Art History: Present Coordinates, a […]
Upcoming Event: The Filipino Subjunctive
Wednesday, September 28th | 2:30-4:00 PM The Filipino Subjunctive: History & Nation in a Provisional Mood A Talk with Dr. Adrian De Leon Location: School of Theology, Room B19, 745 Commonwealth Avenue Adrian De Leon is a historian and poet in Los Angeles, where he is an Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the […]
Upcoming Event Series: American Studies for the Future
American Studies for the Future Presented by the American & New England Studies Program Co-sponsored by BU Center for the Humanities, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Associate Dean of Faculty/Humanities, Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, African American Studies, Department of English, Department of History November 8, 2022 2:00 PM: Seminar with Andrew Robichaud (BU History) […]
Upcoming Event: Black2BU Student & Alumni Reception
Join us Friday, September 30th at 4-6 PM for the second-annual Black2BU event! Come mingle with current students & alumni and enjoy Nigerian food. We will have live performances of Caribbean music by Baba Ngida Band led by Professor Michael Birenbaum Quintero and Dzidzor. Dzidzor (Jee-Jaw) is Ga-Ewe folklore performing artist, community archivist, and curator. […]