The Future of Black Studies and Intellectual Freedom: A workshop with Professors at UHD.

So much wonderful big news to share with you since my last update! I’m extremely grateful for your continuous support and for the honor of counting you as part of the Society for Africans in the Diaspora + SAiD INSTITUTE.

I’d like to personally invite you out this Friday, August 22nd, to join me for an extraordinary evening to support Black Studies and make your voice heard in support of intellectual freedom. The evening will honor six years of SAID’s impact on art, culture, and community with unforgettable style and spirit.

We are championing Black Studies and African Studies in their uncertain and contentious educational climate as the administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. Black History is also under attack and more important than ever. Nearly half of all students in the United States attend schools in states where Black History is, in some form, censored by law and underfunding. African history is essential for understanding how we got here and where we’re going. There is no better place for educators to connect with their communities and each other.

Join a group of history enthusiasts, educators, philanthropists, neighbors, and friends committed to preserving and celebrating Black Intellectuals and the history of the African Diaspora.

Fellows and Luminous speakers
♦ Dr. Vida Robertson, Assoc. Professor of Humanities (Race/Black Thought)
♦ Dr. Felicia Harris, Assoc. Professor of Communications (Social Media)
♦ Dr. Johnathan Chism, Assoc. Professor of History (Black History)
♦ Dr. Annalee Ring, Asst. Professor of Philosophy (Black/Environmental)
♦ Dr. Jerry Johnson, Professor of Natural Sciences (Biochemistry)
♦ Dr. Adriana Visbal, Asst. Professor of Natural Sciences (Biology)

With much appreciation for our generous and growing community, we look forward to co-creating a vibrant SAID and UHD with you!