Celebrate the opening of the Intercultural Center with a night of culture and creativity! Enjoy free food, coffee, tea, and giveaways. Continue Reading
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Lavender Graduation 2021
The Division of Inclusive Excellence, PRISM, and TCNJ PRIDE are pleased and proud to present TCNJ’s sixth annual Lavender Graduation, which was held on May 7, 2021 Continue Reading
Dr. Eddie Glaude at TCNJ
For the culmination of its Black History Month 2021 celebration, TCNJ was proud to host Dr. Eddie Glaude, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, where he is also the chair of the Center for African American Studies and of the Department of African American Studies Continue Reading
“I Am Not Your Felon” with Michael Mitchell
This conversation, held on February 24, 2021 and hosted by Assistant Professor Michael Mitchell of Criminology, stemmed from a recently published article written by the invited panelists that focuses on the challenges and resilience of formerly incarcerated Black women. Continue Reading
“Towards a Black Historical Consciousness for Black History” with LaGarrett King
Dr. LaGarrett J. King, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at the University of Missouri, joined TCNJ’s School of Education and Division of Inclusive Excellence on February 23, 202w1, to discuss how Black history is interpreted and taught in schools and society. His scholarship also addresses critical theories of race, teacher education, and curriculum history. Continue Reading
BHM 2021: The N-Word with RahK Lash
From euphemism and endearment to cancel culture and invitations to the cookout, this space will explore the history, etymology, and usage of the N-word while delving into topics of pop culture, whiteness, the power of words in our communal responsibilities to each other. RahK Lash is back for Black History Month 2021 with a refreshed “Tiny Desk” style conversation on the N-Word, race in America, and more. Continue Reading
“Racist Fictions” with Leigh-Anne Francis
Dr. Leigh-Anne Francis, associate professor in TCNJ’s departments of African American Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The College of New Jersey, discusses how her personal identity as a queer person of color working in higher education informs her scholarship on African Americans, mass incarceration, and the mainstreaming of white supremacy. Continue Reading
Poetry Slam Festival 2021
On February 18, 2021, students, faculty, and staff of TCNJ came together to use poetry as a way to reflect on recent national and political events. Their creativity was inspiring as it was challenging, and we are proud to preserve their work here. Continue Reading
African American Studies Teach-In 2021
The Division of Inclusive Excellence is proud to have supported the first annual African American Studies Teach-In on February 12, 2021. Three exceptional scholars – Michael Mitchell, Adaurennaya Onyewuenyi, and Alma Khasawnih – presented research on timely issues of the carceral experience, Blackness at TCNJ, and the political power of graffiti. A recording is available for those who could not attend. Continue Reading
Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony 2021
This event marks the start of our observance and celebration of Black History Month 2021, and will feature remarks from TCNJ students and administrators along with a rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. TCNJ’s own Rev. Jamal Johnson will provide reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, a massively impactful figure in US and world history. This event will be held on February 5 at 12pm noon in front of Trenton Hall. Please join us virtually. Continue Reading