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The Queer Corner | History is Black and queer

By Rachel Bachy, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2022

In this week’s edition of The Queer Corner, senior staff writer Rachel Bachy discusses the legacies and impacts of several important figures in Black and queer history.

Panel discusses the history of Black emancipation in celebration of Juneteenth

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • June 16, 2021

The panel “Black Emancipation: A History of Celebration” on Tuesday afternoon focused on Black emancipation throughout history and the ways in which Americans have taken to celebrate and commemorate such history through Juneteenth.

‘Find it all’: Africana Studies department reflects on teaching Black history, culture

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • March 10, 2021

Professors in the Africana Studies department have worked to highlight the department’s courses as well as Black history and culture throughout the year, but especially during Black History Month in February.

History faculty explores roots of racism, protest in America

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • July 30, 2020

Three faculty members from the history department — Laurence Glasco, Laura Lovett and Stoner — spoke about the history of race and protest Thursday morning at the “How Did We Get Here? Histories of Race, Discrimination, and Protest” session.