Tag: diversity
CLAS Faculty Awarded Funding for Racial Justice and Artificial Intelligence Research
Faculty members across the the college will actively contribute to two of the University of Florida’s key initiatives after receiving funding to advance racial justice and artificial intelligence research.
Achebe|Baldwin @ 40: Interrogate and Commemorate Africa|America
Brenda Chalfin, Director of the Center for African Studies recaps the event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first and only meeting of renowned African writer Chinua Achebe and African American literary giant James Baldwin.
Dr. David A. Canton Named Director of African American Studies at UF
Dr. Canton, who comes to UF from Connecticut College, will also serve as an Associate Professor of History.
Racial Justice and the Power of Education
Dean David Richardson shares his thoughts on the fight for racial equality in the nation.
African American Studies Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The African American Studies program celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 20 and 21 with the unveiling of a new historical marker, commemorative speeches, musical performances and a symposium reflecting on the program’s significance.
UF Philosophy Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Study Predictive Policing
Police departments use artificial intelligence to predict crime before it happens. This UF philosophy professor wants to know how to do so ethically.
Civil Rights Bootcamp
The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program hosted visiting West Point cadets for a crash course in racial equality, led by civil rights movement veterans and activists.