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Poster for an evening of arts and letters

Evening of Arts and Letters

Please join us for hors d’oeuvres and discussion as we meet CAAS authors & artists and celebrate the holidays.
Poster for 5th annual opening lecture

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
Poster for C A A S Honors

CAAS Honors 2016

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
Poster for C A A S gets social

#CAAS-Gets-Social: Bridging Passion and Opportunities through Social Media

CAAS Power Hour Lecture – Explore how social media creates job opportunities. University CenterCarlisle Suite12-1pmWednesday, April 6, 2016
Black Women, Black Power, and The Call for Black Liberation poster

Black Women, Black Power, & The Call for Black Liberation

CAAS Power Hour Lecture: This event will detail how Black women are portrayed in the media. Wednesday, March 2, 201612-1pmUniversity CenterCarlisle Suite Dr. Safisha HillCAAS Adjunct FacultyDirector of Education, Act of Change, Inc.Institute of Cultural Arts
Poster for 4th annual C A A S conference

4th Annual CAAS Conference: Critical Issues in the Black Community – Pursuing Justice for All

The Center for African American Studies (CAAS) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites you to a powerful two-day conference addressing justice, opportunity, and empowerment in the Black community. Friday, February 12, 2016 Saturday, February 13, 2016 Featuring influential speakers like Aundre Dean, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, and Shaun King, this event is a must-attend for … Read more