Key Conversations with Frank X Walker on 1580AM Lexington
English Professor interviewed on Lexington's Groovin 1580AM about Community Conversations Series
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"Groups, Organizations and Identity: Intercultural Communication in Black Greek Letter Organizations" with Robert Mock
On November 9, 2011, as part of the Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series, the Africana and African American Studies program hosted a talk entitled “Groups, Organizations, and Identity: Intercultural Communication in Black Greek Letter Organizations.” The talk, presented by Robert Mock, UK’s Vice President for Student Affairs, highlighted a course that Mock will be teaching next semester called “Special Topics in African American Studies: Black Greek Letter Organizations” (AAS 400/COM 591). We talked with students, faculty, and staff in attendance about the event and their involvement in Greek life.
Talib Kweli at Memorial Hall
On October 27th, 2011, the African American & Africana Studies Program was a co-sponsor of Hip-Hop and Economic Recovery: Real Talk with Talib Kweli. The lecture was held in Memorial Hall on UK’s campus. Check out the video to listen to this engaging talk.
Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club Rides for Others
Join English professor and Director of UK's African American and Africana Studies Program Frank X Walker for an adult ride and membership drive to support Lexington's Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club this Sunday.
Affrilachian Legacy Awards
The Carpetbag Theatre, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. William Turner, and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker were all recognized for their massive contributions to Affrilachian art, music, scholarship and heritage.
Symposium on Affrilachia: Black Banjo Gathering - "West End Blues"
Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops performing "West End Blues"
UK Joins African American & Africana Studies
English professor Frank X Walker is working to combine the African American Studies & Research Program with Africana Studies at UK to create an area with greater community presence, international study and eventually an undergraduate major.
Symposium on Affrilachia: Black Banjo Gathering - Singing
Dom Flemons singing as part of the Symposium on Affrilachia
Symposium on Affrilachia: Black Banjo Gathering - Playing the Quills
Dom Flemons playing the Quills as part of the Symposium on Affrilachia
Symposium on Affrilachia: Black Banjo Gathering - "Po Black Sheep"
Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops performing "Po Black Sheep"