Today we’re revisiting Maurice Berger’s Race Stories article, “The Faces of Bigotry: When the Hoods Come Off.” This article features photos of white supremacist protests in Charlottesville, VA and...
July 13, 2020
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Production by UMBC History Professor Dr. Constantine Vaporis
Check out this animation on TED-Ed: https://ed.ted.com/…/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teenage-samurai…written by UMBC History Professor Dr. Constantine Vaporis. Dr. Vaporis says: "This work of...
July 10, 2020
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This week, we’re featuring Maurice Berger’s Race Stories article, “Photos That Challenge Stereotypes About African-American Youths.” This article looks at photographs from “Picturing Children,”...
July 6, 2020
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We’re continuing our reflection on Black history and Maurice Berger’s Race Stories this week by revisiting “Pictures of Men, Friends or Lovers.” This article looks at historian Trent Kelly’s...
June 29, 2020
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Apply to be an Art writer for The Retriever
Apply to be Arts and Culture’s Paws for Art writer for The Retriever! Responsibilities: Arts and Culture is looking for a writer who is passionate about the Arts and giving due attention to...
June 26, 2020
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We will begin our retrospect of Maurice Berger’s Race Stories and reflection on black history and our current political and social climate by featuring, “Capturing the Struggle for Racial...
June 22, 2020
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Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the history of the Black narrative in America, we would like to take time to address the continuous and current issues that face our society...
June 19, 2020
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African/Black Diaspora Academic and Public Discourse
Greetings, This is a reminder about an upcoming application deadline for an undergraduate student opportunity. The African American Studies Department at The University of...
June 15, 2020
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Job Announcement-Deadline June 17th
Dear Students, The Library of Congress has an open position for a Visual Information Specialist/Designer. For those of you that meet the qualifications, please apply. Thank you. Brittney...
June 12, 2020
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Register NOW-Last Day to Register-July 9th
Dear Students, There is still time to add courses for the Summer 2020 Session II (Summer 2020 schedule of classes.) The Summer Session is a great way for you to catch up on courses you may...
June 11, 2020
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