Dr. Saida Grundy on Justice Clarence Thomas’s ideological journey
The recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action raises questions about fairness and the unearned advantages that white students are not asked to account for. Dr. Grundy explores Justice Clarence Thomas’s ideological journey and his complex relationship with affirmative action policies through this insightful article. From his early activism to his rejection of […]
Uncovering BU History Abroad with Prof. Becker
Featuring our very own Prof. Becker, read the full article here. “When History of Art & Architecture Chair Professor Cynthia Becker received an invitation to teach at the University of Naples, she didn’t expect to discover a piece of Boston University history abroad: a decades-long collaboration between professors of the two universities, largely unknown on […]
We’re HIRING! Seeking 2023-24 Media & Office Assistants
Media Assistant The BU African American & Black Diaspora Studies Program seeks a creative and hard-working graduate or advanced undergraduate student for the Fall 2023 Semester. The Media Assistant will collaborate with the Program Coordinator to ensure our communications are accessible and impactful and reach stakeholder audiences that benefit most from our work. Tasks will […]
June 2023 HERS Leadership Institute Cohort
Sixty emerging higher education leaders from across the United States will participate in the June 2023 cohort of the HERS Leadership Institute, hosted on the Bridgewater State University campus in Massachusetts. Our very own professor, Dr. Margarita Guillory, is a part of this cohort! HERS (Higher Education Resources Services) hosts three cohorts of the HERS […]
Program Administrator Rachel Edwards receives CAS IDEAL Award
Congratulations to AFAMBDS Program Administrator Rachel Edwards on being selected as one of four recipients of the inaugural CAS Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) Award.
Dr. Mary Anne Boelcskevy receives Excellence in Teaching award
Congratulations to Dr. Mary Anne Boelcskevy, Senior Lecturer, Master Level, in African American & Black Diaspora Studies, on receiving the Frank and Lynne Wisneski Award for Excellence in Teaching in the College of Arts & Sciences for 2023!
Dr. Austin and Dr. Grundy receive tenure
Congratulations to Dr. Austin & Dr. Grundy on their recent promotions to tenured associate professor! Dr. Paula Austin is an Associate Professor of History and African American & Black Diaspora Studies. Dr. Saida Grundy is an Associate Professor of Sociology and African American & Black Diaspora Studies.
Course Spotlight: CFA MA 430: R&B, Motown, and Classic Funk
CFA MA 430: R&B, Motown, and Classic Funk: Soundtracks of Empowerment and Civil Rights Instructor: Victor Coelho Summer 2 (July 6 – August 15) B1 Tues/Thurs. 1 – 4:30 PM Location: FLR 206 Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Motown, Soul, and Funk are seminal in the development of rap, hip-hop, fusion, and contemporary urban and R&B […]
Course Spotlight: CFA MH561 with Dr. Birenbaum Quintero
Associate Professor of Music, Chair of Musicology & Ethnomusicology Department, and affiliated faculty member of AFAMBDS Professor Michael Birenbaum Quintero will be teaching CFA MH561: World Music Ensemble (1 credit) this fall. Learn to perform traditional world music in the context of an ensemble taught by specialists of African, Balinese, Latin American, and many other […]
Upcoming Event: Race, Prison, Justice Arts Spring 2023 gallery
Tuesday, May, 2 at 4 PM, Race, Prison, Justice Arts is hosting a series of artistic reflections and performances in response to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists through direct engagement, conversation, and collaboration! It will be located in the College of Fine Arts Room 106, 855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 The Race, Prison, Justice […]