"In 2019, Rice launched the Center for African and African American Studies, a collaboration between the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences, with the mission to be a home for cr.. READ MORE
"Exploring Haiti’s colonial past, its revolution and independence and its contemporary challenges, the symposium “Haiti and the World: Global Encounters of the Past, Present and Future” addressed t.. READ MORE
"Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history... READ MORE
"Rice University invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr... READ MORE
"Rice University hosted the Energy, Waste and the Environment in West Africa conference Sept... READ MORE
"In a move to bolster its academic and community engagement, Rice University’s Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) has appointed Erika Thompson as its new associate director... READ MORE
"Rice University’s Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) is expanding its offerings and expertise with the appointments of Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, Khadene Harris and Ayodeji Olu.. READ MORE
"In belated honor of Martin Luther King Jr... READ MORE
"Renowned scholar and public intellectual Michael Eric Dyson delivered a thought-provoking speech at Rice April 1, spurring conversations about race, history and the imperative of confronting what.. READ MORE
"Vanderbilt University scholar Michael Eric Dyson is set to deliver a speech on contemporary issues and developments in African American studies at Rice University April 1... READ MORE
"After a successful inaugural event in 2023, the Black Houston(s) Symposium returns this year with an event slated for March 21-22, which will bring together scholars, community members and thought.. READ MORE
"Sherwin Bryant is approaching his new role as director of the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) with energy, enthusiasm and a vision that he said reflects the capacious and t.. READ MORE
"Rice University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events including its first ever kickoff, 'Called to Create: African Americans and the Arts,' 5:30 p.m. Feb... READ MORE
"Sherwin K. Bryant, a leading scholar of slavery, race and the early modern African diaspora, will join Rice University Jan... READ MORE
CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more In response to increasing interest on campus and growth in the number of faculty members with interests in Af.. READ MORE
Action plan from BRIDGE, CAAAS and the Taskforce on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice commits to dismantling racial disregard Over the past academic year, Rice responded to the ca.. READ MORE
A new annual lecture series from Rice will commemorate Juneteenth with discussions on the legacy of slavery and race in America... READ MORE
Prejudice among white people can lessen over time, according to new research from Rice University... READ MORE
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‘Sweet Taste of Liberty’: How a former slave fought for and won her day in court.. READ MORE
Humanities will host scholars from U.S... READ MORE