Feb 02, 2023
DDCE Publishes New ‘Overcoming’ Audiobook
The DDCE is pleased to announce the online publication of “Overcoming,” a free audiobook about the history…
Jan 31, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to this country…
Mar 08, 2021
Q&A: Author and Architecture Professor Provides a Glimpse Into John Chase’s Early Career, Family Life in Houston, Texas
While touring the “Chasing Perfection” exhibition in Houston, Texas, David Heymann was taken aback by a photograph of…
Feb 05, 2021
Celebrating Black History Month
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor and recognize the contributions of African Americans to U.S.
Nov 06, 2020
Peniel Joseph Discusses Dual Biography on Malcolm X and MLK
The metaphorical meaning behind the title of Peniel Joseph’s new book “The Sword and the Shield” (Basic Books,…
Oct 07, 2020
Q&A: ‘The Sword and the Shield’ author shares how Malcolm X and MLK had more in common than is often believed
The metaphorical meaning behind the title of Peniel Joseph’s new book “The Sword and the Shield” (Basic…
Nov 07, 2019
1972 is Calling: Author Leonard Moore Shares Parallels Between Two Presidential Elections
Leonard N. Moore’s book “The Defeat of Black Power: Civil Rights and the National Black Political Convention of…
Sep 03, 2019
‘The Defeat of Black Power,’ a Must-Read for the 2020 Election Season
As the 2020 election heats up, we are highlighting “The Defeat of Black Power,” authored by Leonard N. Moore, vice…
Mar 30, 2018
Recap: ‘As We Saw It’ Book Talk and Panel Discussion
More than 100 students, alumni, faculty and staff came together at the Bass Lecture Hall on March 29…
Jan 25, 2017
Faculty Book Talk: ‘The Price for Their Pound of Flesh’
Tonight Daina Berry, professor of history and African and African Diaspora Studies, will discuss her book “The Price…