African American Studies Guilford College

02/07/2022

Former students in Dr. Tinsley's Psychology of African American Studies class - 2004

01/17/2022

The time is always right to do what is right.
Dr. ML King, Jr.

11/04/2021

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On October 17th, 2021, my husband, Edwins, went to the local hospital because… Jane Mburu needs your support for Edwins Laban Gwako's Hospital & Funeral bills

11/04/2021

The African American Studies Program at Guilford College is saddened to learn of the death of Professor Edwins Gwako. He was a significant contributor to the program, an outstanding scholar and colleague. He will be dearly missed.

06/08/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0aGMwwHcA

A MUST SEE & HEAR!! The George Floyd version of A Change Is Gonna Come!!!

02/09/2020

02/16/2017

Every year since 1976, the month of February is designated to acknowledging the history, achievements, and celebrating the central role of African Americans in United States history. The African American Studies Program and Karen Tinsley’s Psychology of African Americans class would like to invite Guilford College students, faculty and staff to participate in the appreciation of African Americans culture. This is an opportunity, welcoming all, to recognize, explore, and share African American history, as well as discussions on recent event. Please join us in enjoying local musical performers, artists, singers, and poetry reading, dramatic performances, and biographical sketches by Guilford college students.

Location: King 123 on Feb 23 at 7:30 pm! Please contact Professor Karen Tinsley at [email protected] for additional info.Every year since 1976, the month of February is designated to acknowledging the history, achievements, and celebrating the central role of African Americans in United States history. The African American Studies Program and Karen Tinsley’s Psychology of African Americans class would like to invite Guilford College students, faculty and staff to participate in the appreciation of African Americans culture. This is an opportunity, welcoming all, to recognize, explore, and share African American history, as well as discussions on recent event. Please join us in enjoying local musical performers, artists, singers, and poetry reading, dramatic performances, and biographical sketches by Guilford college students.

Location: King 123 on Feb 23 at 7:30 pm! Please contact Professor Karen Tinsley at [email protected] for additional info.

01/16/2017

02/27/2016

Black History Month Program African American Studies Guilford College

02/05/2016

Reflections of Our Past, Hope for Our Future

Thursday, February 25, 2016
TIME: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
LOCATION: JOSEPH M. BRYAN JR. AUDITORIUM, FRANK FAMILY SCIENCE CENTER
African American Studies is sponsoring an evening of dramatic presentations, poetry readings, musical performances and more in recognition of Black History Month.

Professor Karen Tinsley’s Psychology of African Americans class will host the event – Reflections of Our Past, Hope for Our Future. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Participants will include Joy-movement dancers, singer Raven Ho**er and artist Erran Hamlin.

For more information, contact Professor of Psychology and Chair of African American Studies Karen Tinsley at [email protected].

http://www.guilford.edu/index.aspx

02/01/2016

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be hosting an online information session on Wednesday, February 3 at 8pm eastern/7pm central to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice.

RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/feb3

DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:

* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools

Positions start August 15, 2016 in Charleston, SC, Columbus, OH, Lexington, KY, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and St. Petersburg, FL.

Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits.

Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at [email protected] or (202) 841-0353.

DART is hiring community organizers to unite people of faith to win justice. Jobs are full-time, salaried with intensive in-field training and opportunities for career advancement. RSVP today for an informational webinar.