african-american studies
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We Stand in Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones
We, the undersigned, believe this country stands at a crucial moment that will define the democratic expression and exchange of ideas for our own and future generations. State institutions across the country are attempting to ban frank and rigorous conversation about our history in the classroom. Few single works have been threatened with more restrictions…
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Professor Targeted With Racist Signs After Promoting Class About Dismantling White Supremacy
The director of the African-American-studies program at the University of Montana has been targeted for teaching a new class: “White Supremacy History/Defeat.” Professor Tobin Miller Shearer says that a flyer he put up detailing the new class was recently replaced by a sign that advertises a new, made-up class: “Black Nationalism History/Defeat.” The Missoulian reports…