One-week institute on "The Many Worlds of Black New York" at Columbia University's Institute for Research in African-American Studies
We are excited to announce and support an initiative by one of our research partners, Columbia University's Institute for Research in African-American Studies (IRAAS). Their one-week Summer Teachers and Scholars Institute (STSI), "The Many Worlds of Black New York," will run from July 11-15, 2016. This Summer Institute offers what few others are able: the opportunity to study African American history, culture, politics, and life through the lens of New York, and in New York.
New York, home to Harlem and numerous other black communities, historically and today is one of the capitals of Black America, and even the Black World. Many of the structural, economic, social, and cultural facets found in black communities and cities throughout the Western Hemisphere are exhibited in their greatest dynamism in New York. During this intensive course, STSI participants will meet with and attend seminars facilitated by today’s leading scholars in African-American Studies. STSI seminars will explore various themes including The New Negro Movement and the Harlem Renaissance; Educating Harlem: Activism for Equality in the Mid-20th Century; The Struggle for Civil Rights in Brooklyn, Race, Policing, Gender and Criminal Justice; Black Immigration since 1965; and Health/Medical Rights. STSI participants will visit historical landmarks and institutions around the city, receive instruction in the latest research methods, and enjoy cultural excursions throughout New York City.
High school and college/university instructors, graduate students, writers and journalists, museum and archive professionals, and independent scholars and researchers are welcome to apply.
Centre for Research in Race and Rights associates (staff, postgraduate students and other members) will receive a 10% discount on the Institute tuition fees.
We encourage you to apply and visit www.columbiastsi.com for more information.
Posted on Tuesday 16th February 2016