Being Co-President of the Students of Caribbean Ancestry organization on campus motivates me to be a leader because my heritage is a part of my life. I have always wanted to spread knowledge about the beautiful cultures within the Caribbean, and by being a leader on the executive board I … Continued Continue reading…
For the sixth consecutive year, UNC Greensboro received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The post UNCG Earns INSIGHT Into Diversity HIgher Education Excellence In Diversity Award appeared first on UNC Greensboro. Continue reading…
The Princeton Review named the UNCG MBA the country’s No. 2 resource for minority students. The post UNCG MBA No. 2 resource for minority students appeared first on UNC Greensboro. Continue reading…
The theme for this year is “Bridge Builders: Black Dialogues, Connections and Transformations.” It will feature a celebration of the art and scholarly work of Dr. Frank Woods. The post CACE 2023 celebrates ‘Bridge Builders’ appeared first on UNC Greensboro. Continue reading…
Nearly 70 years ago, he joined the fight to bring equal rights to all Americans. The 90-year-old civil rights activist Andrew Young came to UNCG to talk about his work with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The post Andrew Young, MLK, and a ‘freedom high’ appeared first on UNC … Continued Continue reading…
The judge was the first African-American woman elected to the district court for Guilford County. The Special Collections and University Archives will have materials related to her achievements on display during an event at Oden Brewing Company on February 23. The post Collection showcase about Judge Elreta Alexander appeared first … Continued Continue reading…
Each year on the third Monday of January, the nation observes a federal holiday to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday celebrates and remembers the Baptist minister and Civil Rights leader who was assassinated April 4, 1968, but not before leaving a legacy of nonviolent protest … Continued Continue reading…
Students got to learn about the many contributions of Latin Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Student clubs such as Ritmo Latino helped bring the celebration to campus. The post Student clubs celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on UNC Greensboro. Continue reading…
Where did musical pioneers hone their iconic styles? Where did various instruments come from? Ethnomusicologist David Aarons guides his students through musical history. This Black Music Month, the assistant professor shares some of music’s biggest cultural influences, including those from his native Jamaica. The post Black Music Month: Exploring music’s … Continued Continue reading…