Mocs Move Forward 8/31: A Discussion and Application of Diversity in Healthcare with Dr. Julia Cummiskey and Dr. Mark Johnson
Lunch, Learn & Link #2 on 9/24
The Department of History cordially invites you to an open forum to discuss thoughts and concerns you have regarding the current pandemic and the racial in/justice protests. The forum will be moderated by Dr. Julia Cummiskey, faculty in the history department who specializes in the history of international public health and medical research in Africa.
Chattanooga Civil Rights Tour
Profs. Susan Eckelmann Berghel and Mark Johnson took students on a Chattanooga Civil Rights tour, the opening event for the Africana Studies / First-Generation College Students trip to Civil Rights sites in Montgomery and Birmingham. Check out the pictures from the tour.
UTC Africana Studies Program Statement of Solidarity and Agenda for Action
Enraged and saddened by the recent murders of unarmed citizens, the Africana Studies program condemns the anti-Black racism that permits such acts. But expressions of condemnation and solidarity are not enough. As a program, we want to take this moment to share our reflections on what role we can play in confronting racism locally and globally and take responsibility for our shortcomings up to this point.
Submit a Speak Out for Freedom Video Testimonial
African American students, faculty, and staff – share your stories to be a part of this commemorative video project to capture the voices of change in 2020. Please submit your stories by Thursday, June 18th at 12 pm, Noon.