Black History Month Speaker Reflects on Du Bois’ Postapocalyptic The Comet 100 Years Later
“Few noticed him. Few ever noticed him except in a way that stung.” Those were…
Department of African and African American Studies
Scholar Speaks On Race Identity in Dominican Culture
Dixa Ramírez, Ph.D., assistant professor at Brown University, explored racial identity in the Dominican Republic…
Successful Movements Must Span Diverse Communities, says Black History Scholar
To fully appreciate the importance of African and African American Studies, it’s crucial to examine…
History of Caribbean Immigration to the US
African American history professor Tyesha Maddox, Ph.D., talks about Caribbean immigration and American identity.
Black History Month Events Around Campus
In recognition of African-American History Month, Fordham will host a series of events at the…
African Burial Ground to be Rededicated
The African American Burial Monument in Lower Manhattan will mark its tenth anniversary with five…
Bentley Anderson: Defining Differences
“If you’re a Southerner whose family settled in the South prior to the Civil War, you are the offspring of…
Symposium to Examine Church’s Role in Slavery
Retired lawyer and historian John Cummings believes slavery is America’s greatest sin, and that it…
New Book Captures Spirit of the Bronx at its Best
The publication this week of Before the Fires: An Oral History of African American Life…
Bronx Black History Archives Open to Public
The stories of hundreds of Bronx African Americans who have transformed the borough’s character since…