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Dr. Opal Lee
Dr. Opal Lee Shares Juneteenth History
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Jim Clyburn
While guest lecturer at the Center, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina took time out to be interviewed by WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas.
CAAS 10th Opening Lecture
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CAAS 10th Annual Opening Lecture, featuring Roland Martin
Rosa Parks Highway
Director, Dr. Shelton (center), and friends at the dedication of the Rosa Parks Memorial Highway (State Highway 360) in Mansfield.
Opal Lee Receives Gift and Thanks for Speaking
Dr. Opal Lee Receives Our Heartfelt Thanks for Speaking with Us
Maverick Speaker Series featuring Henry Gates Jr
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Maverick Speaker Series featuring Henry Gates, Jr.
Big Daddy Kane, Dr. Shelton and father
Keynote Speaker Big Daddy Kane with Dr. Shelton and his father
Big Daddy Kane
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Keynote Speaker Big Daddy Kane with Dr. Shelton and his father
Unity Council Implementation Update
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Unity Council Implementation Update – February 2022
State of the Black Community Keynote Speaker Angela Davis
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State of the Black Community Keynote Speaker Angela Davis
Dr. Shelton presents recognition to Big Daddy Kane
Dr. Shelton presents Big Daddy Kane with recognition as Keynote Speaker
Unity Council Implementation Update
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Dr. R. Khari Brown keynoted the CAAS 13th Annual Opening Lecture
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Our Featured Event

Poster for April power hour

The Center for African American Studies presents

April power hour

The Center for African American Studies presents April Power Hour featuring Dr. Dewayne Washington, creator of the hit game Ebonyoply.

Dr. Washington will share the story behind the game, its mission to preserve African American history, and its role in discussing the history of building black wealth in America.

April 2, Noon – 1 p.m.
Rio Grande, University Center

13th Annual Opening Lecture flyer

Dr. R. Khari Brown Keynotes 13th Opening Lecture

Presented by UTA’s Center for African American Studies, the 13th Annual Opening Lecture was given by Dr. R. Khari Brown on September 12, 2024.
Big Daddy Kane speaks to audience

Big Daddy Kane keynotes 12th Annual Conference

On February 7, 2024, the Center for African American Studies hosted its 12th Annual Conference, “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop.” Big Daddy Kane keynoted the event.
9th Wonder shares his expertise

9th Wonder DJs at UTA

Wrapping up the the CAAS 12th Annual Conference on February 7, 2024, DJ 9th Wonder held a masterclass on the art of DJing.
Juneteenth Flyer

Juneteenth Celebration 2023

On June 14, 2023, Mavericks came together in song, dance and reflection for the annual Juneteenth Festival at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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