UTC’s Africana Studies Program is excited to welcome Professor Molefi Kete Asante on Thursday, February 13, to deliver a talk titled “Africans in America: A Journey of Liberation.”
The people of UTC: Get to know Michael Williams
Dr. Michael Williams, Professor of History and Director of Africana Studies, was recently featured as one of the People of UTC. In his interview, he describes his vision for Africana Studies at UTC, and how to connect the university with the Chattanooga community.
Student ambassadors spread the word about Africana Studies minor
The Department of History at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga announced the recipients of 2024 Linnemann Scholarships and launched a new ambassador program to highlight the Africana Studies minor.
Chattanooga’s AVA Gallery Presents Work from UTC History & Art Students
Chattanoogans presents work from UTC History students in A History of White Rage, taught by Dr. Susan Eckelmann Berghel, and UTC Art majors in Figure Painting, taught by Professor Christina Vogel, in spring 2021.
Africana Studies Minor Kennedy Rawls Discusses the Politics of Cuisine in Black Nationalism Movement
“What I learned about cooking and food through my family is the importance of women and the survival of food traditions and simply to have the patience to learn, memorize, and balance flavor to create a beautiful dish.”