Dr. Shelton Assists Fort Worth Museum Project
Dr. Jason Shelton assisted the City of Fort Worth on a team of nationally-recognized experts to determine feasibility for an African American museum in the city.
Highlights
Roland Martin Visits UTA
On September 29, 2021, renowned journalist and author Roland S. Martin served as the keynote speaker at the Center for African American Studies’ 10th annual Opening Lecture at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Night at the jubilee theatre
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
2017 October Power Hour Dr. Laila
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
CAAS Honors 2017
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!
Making the Familiar Unfamiliar in a World of Many Familiars
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.
5th Annual CAAS Conference: Critical Issues in the Black Community – Examining Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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
UTA 1962 – Present featuring Dr.Allan Saxe
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
Evening of Arts and Letters
Please join us for hors d’oeuvres and discussion as we meet CAAS authors & artists and celebrate the holidays.
5th Annual Opening Lecture
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