When Malcolm X came to Penn nocred When Malcolm X came to Penn On this Malcolm X Day, his 95th birthday, Penn Today reflects on his visit to the University in January of 1963, and his life and legacy.
Penn junior Misha McDaniel named a Beinecke Scholar Misha McDaniel is a 2020 Beinecke Scholar. Penn junior Misha McDaniel named a Beinecke Scholar English major Misha McDaniel has been awarded a 2020 Beinecke Scholarship to pursue graduate education. McDaniel is one of 18 Beinecke Scholars chosen from throughout the U.S., and the 13th recipient from Penn since the award was first given in 1975.
African Americans have been blocked from voting, but the Black vote is not a ‘bloc’ nocred African Americans have been blocked from voting, but the Black vote is not a ‘bloc’ Black History Month’s theme for 2020 is African Americans and the Vote. Three Penn scholars define what the “Black vote” means when viewed through history, and what it doesn’t mean when viewed as an indivisible bloc.
Exhibition showcases the brilliance of Black women writers Exhibition showcases the brilliance of Black women writers A major exhibition and symposium organized by two Penn graduate students highlighting African American women literature is open in the Penn Libraries’ Kamin Gallery.
‘FACES’ captures, not defines, Black identity on campus ‘FACES’ captures, not defines, Black identity on campus Sophomore Hadja Diallo and Senior Christine Olagun-Samuel published the inaugural issue of Faces of Black Penn on behalf of the Black Student League, a new magazine that features the diversity inherent in the Black campus experience.
Angela Davis ‘refuses to give up’ Gina Dent, Angela Davis, and Margo Natalie Crawford on stage at the 19th annual MLK Lecture in Social Justice. Angela Davis ‘refuses to give up’ Angela Davis and Gina Dent joined Margo Natalie Crawford of the Center for Africana Studies for this year’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture in Social Justice.
The 25th annual MLK symposium Angela Davis (left) and Gina Dent (right) head the 19th annual keynote conversation with Margo Natalie Crawford of the Center for Africana Studies. The 25th annual MLK symposium Across campus, students, faculty, and staff will gather for the 25th annual Commemorative Symposium honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 15 through Feb. 1.
Contemporary art enhances Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries Tukufu Zuberi in Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries.(Image: Eric Sucar) Contemporary art enhances Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries New installations showcase the diversity and artistry of modern culture in dialogue with historic artifacts.
Herman Beavers’ balancing act of creativity and educational innovation Professor of English and Africana Studies Herman Beavers. (Image: Omnia magazine) Herman Beavers’ balancing act of creativity and educational innovation The professor of English and Africana studies is defined by his artistic curiosity and commitment to community building as a teacher and mentor.
Penn Museum’s transformation revealed Penn Museum’s transformation revealed The main level reopens after a historic renovation featuring the relocated sphinx and completely reimagined Africa and Mexico/Central America galleries.