CAAS Night at the Jubilee Theatre took place in early February. This was CAAS’ first major fundraiser! The Jubilee Theatre is a historic playhouse in downtown Fort Worth in Sundance Square that spotlights past and present features of the African American experience. A sold out audience watched a performance of the play Detroit ‘67. CAAS … Read more
Dr. Amine, University of North Texas Assistant Professor in the Department of English, specializes in twentieth-century African American and African Diaspora literature with interest in the politics of race and its intersection with transnationalism, gender, sexuality, and global cities. Amine’s work has appeared in American Literature, College Literature, and Culture, Theory, and Critique among other … Read more
Join us for an end of the year celebration to recognize the achievements and contributions of CAAS students, faculty & staff, and community supporters! We will also have a keynote address by Larry Kemp!
Join us for our April Power Hour installment, presented by Tenured Associate Professor Dr. Dimitra J. Smith. She will focus on deconstructing the realities of underrepresented populations in STEM across educational boundaries.
The Center for African American Studies at UTA presents “Examining Civil Rights & Civil Liberties” on February 25, 2017! This year’s event features powerful keynotes, engaging discussions, and cultural performances exploring critical issues in the Black community. Morning Keynote: Dr. Safisha HillModerators: Rocky Turner “Rock T” & Dr. Krystal BeamonFilm & Discussion: 13th by Ava … Read more
Join us for our February Power Hour installment, presented by, Associate Professor, Dr. Allan Saxe. The lecture is centered around the history of Black faculty & staff experience and contribution at UTA, from the call for integration in 1962 to present day. Allan Saxe is an American political scientist, author, lecturer, radio commentator, philanthropist, and … Read more
Please join us for hors d’oeuvres and discussion as we meet CAAS authors & artists and celebrate the holidays.
Join the Center for African American Studies for its 5th Annual Opening Lecture, on the effects of white privilege, whiteness and allyship on Blacks in America. Privilege: an uncomfortable conversation is often an unspoken topic for those who possess it and misunderstood by many. The Center for African American Studies invites you to lend your … Read more
Join us for an end of the year celebration to recognize the achievements and contributions of CAAS students, faculty & staff, and community supporters! FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 || 6:00-7:30 PME.H. HEREFORD UNIVERSITY CENTER, CARLISLE SUITE300 WEST FIRST STREET, ARLINGTON, TX
CAAS Power Hour Lecture – Explore how social media creates job opportunities. University CenterCarlisle Suite12-1pmWednesday, April 6, 2016