Professor Rose Brewer from the Department of African-American & African Studies examines issues of race, class, and gender. According to Brewer, America is still engaged in…
Associate Professor Akosua Obuo Addo observes how music in the classroom leads to success for early childhood & primary school students in Jamaica. "I have seen the impact of…
Professor Emeritus John Wright was a trailblazer for the creation of the University's Department of African American and African Studies. After his retirement, Wright will…
Dr. John S. Wright is ready to hang up his teaching hat from the school where he earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. As a student, Wright was a key figure…
The Departments of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota have announced the retirement of Professor John S. Wright after 35 years of…
On January 14, 1969, a group of about 70 African American students—along with community activists—occupied administrative offices on the first floor of Morrill Hall with a…
The TV show "Black-ish" recently took on the issue of colorism in the African American community. Keith Mayes, professor of African American studies, explains what colorism is…
This year marks 50 years since protests from black student activists led to the formation of the African American and African Studies (AAAS) department. John Wright, professor…