Sociologist details racial subjection through television
Dr. Herman Gray gave a lecture in McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee on 20th century television broadcasting and African American coverage.
Civil Rights
Black Lives Matter activist urges ‘social consciousness,’ action in divisive times
Bree Newsome reflected on her role in removing the Confederate flag from South Carolina's Capitol in 2015. She addressed the gravity of symbolism in society, calling the flag emblematic of slavery, Jim Crow laws and racial terror.
’13th:’ Racism never ended, it only evolved
In another celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Williams addressed the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration for the black community covered in the documentary "13th."
Muslim Community of Knoxville sings praises of African American Muslims
In celebration of Black History Month, the Islamic Community highlighted African American Muslims' role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Afrocentricity Scholar criticizes Western Education
Dr. Molefi Kete Asante discussed current race and education issues in his lecture on Nov. 1 at McClung Museum.
