Af Am Department
Up In Hutchins
A current portrait of Professor Henry L. “Skip” Gates in his office at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research on Mount Auburn Street.
Dominance of Western Perspectives Troubles the Social Sciences
American and Western European foci and schools of thought continue to dominate social science fields at Harvard, frustrating some students and faculty even as other perspectives and methods grow.
"Chocolate, Culture, and the Politics of Food"
Professor Carla D. Martin gives the opening lecture for her class “Chocolate, Culture, and the Politics of Food” on Wednesday. Martin discussed the history of chocolate’s popularity as well as the industry’s use of child labor.
Creative Writers Talk History in Fiction at Harvard Book Store
Two sisters, novelist Kaitlyn Greenidge and playwright Kirsten Greenidge, spoke about weaving historical and personal influences into their fiction at the Harvard Book Store on Friday evening.
Nas and Eric Holder Honored With W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
Harvard presents the medals annually to individuals in recognition of extraordinary contributions to African American culture and the “life of the mind.”
Commencement Celebration
Jovonne J. Bickerstaff, who earned a PhD in Sociology, and Jacqueline C. Rivers, who earned a PhD in Sociology and African and African American Studies, celebrate during Commencement on May 28.
Commencement 2015
Jovonne J. Bickerstaff, who earned a PhD in Sociology, hugs Jacqueline C. Rivers, who earned a PhD in Sociology and African and African American Studies, as her degree is conferred during Commencement on May 28.
Claudine Gay Named Next FAS Social Science Divisional Dean
Gay joined the Government department in 2006 and is currently its director of graduate studies. She will take over the deanship from Sociology professor Peter Marsden on July 1.
Justice for All
Chrislene DeJean, creative organizer at Intelligent Mischief, spoke about African American women’s divergent experiences with violence and socioeconomic hardship as part of a panel on “Social Justice for Women of Color.” The panel was organized by the Action Committee of the Association of Black Harvard Women and took place in Harvard Hall on Thursday afternoon, while Divest Harvard protests took place outside.
The Flight Performance
Nandipha Mntambo, sculptor, photographer, and live performer, speaks about the inspirations in her artwork on Thursday evening in Carpenter Center. Presented as part of the Black History/Art History Lecture and Performance Series, Mntambo began the lecture with a seven-minute live performance surrounded by curved mirrors, which was entitled "The Flight."
Hammonds on Diversity in Science
Professor Evelynn M. Hammonds, former Dean of the College, discusses "The Negro Scientist" by W.E.B. Du Bois and diversity in scientific research on Wednesday in the Barker Center.
Hammonds Discusses Diversity in Science
Former Dean of the College Evelynn M. Hammonds spoke Wednesday afternoon to dozens of Harvard affiliates about diversity in fields of scientific research.
'Selma' Director Responds to Criticism at Hutchins Center Q&A
The discussion, which was hosted by University Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., followed a free screening of the film at the AMC Assembly Row in Somerville.
The newly-opened Hutchins Center
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
A Glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
A Glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
A glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
Panel Before Gallery Opening
The Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art opened Tuesday night at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research after a discussion with curators David Adjaya and Mariane Ibrahim-Lenhart, moderated by Henry Louis Gates.
Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art Opens
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helped celebrate the gallery's opening before the first visitors went to 102 Mt. Auburn St.
Cooper Gallery
The Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art opened Tuesday night at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research after a discussion with curators David Adjaya and Mariane Ibrahim-Lenhart. The Pigozzi Contemporary Art Collection will be on view October 21, 2014 through January 8, 2014.
Cooper Gallery Opens
The Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art opened Tuesday night at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research after a discussion with curators David Adjaya and Mariane Ibrahim-Lenhart. The Pigozzi Contemporary Art Collection will be on view Oct. 21, 2014 through Jan. 8.
Scholar Relates Slavery, Feminism in Du Bois Lecture
Vanderbilt English professor Hortense Spillers connected the stories of 18th century female slaves to the modern feminist movement in the first installment of her W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series.
Revolutionary Women
Vanderbilt professor Hortense Spillers speaks in the Barker Center on Tuesday afternoon about revolutionary women in history as part of the W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series sponsored by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research.
Eight Celebrities Honored with W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
This year's group of winners, included Oprah Winfrey, Congressman John L. Lewis, and Maya Angelou, among others.