Academics Black Studies Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty and Staff contact information for the Black Studies Department. Navigate Black Studies About About An overview and description of the Black Studies department at Denison University. Community Learning Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications Faculty Lauren Araiza Associate Professor araizal@denison.edu 740-587-8559 Sierra Austin-King Visiting Assistant Professor austinkings@denison.edu Ojeya Cruz Banks Associate Professor Associate Chair of Dance bankso@denison.edu 740-587-5323 Robert Bennett Assistant Professor bennettra@denison.edu 740-587-5321 Timothy Carpenter Affiliated Studio Instructor - Gospel Choir/ChristianLife carpentert@denison.edu 740-587-5662 Justin "Jstn Clmn" Coleman Associate Professor colemanj@denison.edu 740-587-5047 John Davis Associate Professor davisjh@denison.edu 740-587-5558 Min Ji Kang Visiting Assistant Professor kangm@denison.edu Linda Krumholz Professor Director of the Center for Black Studies krumholz@denison.edu 740-587-8674 Yen Loh Assistant Professor lohy@denison.edu 740-587-6752 Diana Adesola Mafe Professor Director of the Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement mafed@denison.edu 740-587-6237 Emily Nemeth ’04 Associate Professor Chair of Educational Studies nemethe@denison.edu 740-587-6388 Frank (Trey) Proctor Professor Director of Digital Humanities proctorf@denison.edu 740-587-5791 Jack Shuler Professor Director of Journalism shulerj@denison.edu 740-587-6244 Joanna T. Tague Associate Professor taguej@denison.edu 740-587-6588
4 questions with English professor Diana Mafe Mafe talks about her research, teaching practices, and how The Legend of Zelda connects to the liberal arts.
Denison Magazine The Office: John L. Jackson True to its occupant, John Jackson’s office is a quiet space — personal, distinctive.
Denison Magazine The ON Switch Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination
How We Learn Cultural Critique Students take their learning and engage with current topics as critics — as they become published authors and add to their résumés.
How We Learn New Book by Diana Mafe Examines Race and Gender in Pop Culture Diana Mafe's book opens a new door in literature - boldly going into science fiction to look at race and gender norms.
Where We Go Teaching Is a Calling for Jerome Price ’12 When Jerome Price graduated from Denison University in 2012, he had no doubt where his career path lay.
Where We Go Victoria Roberts ’11, Publishes Work: Forever Under Construction Victoria Roberts '11 has just published her first book of poetry entitled: Forever Under Construction.
How We Learn Black Studies Professor, Anita Waters, Retires after 25 Years Dr. Anita Waters is acknowledged at the Center for Black Studies' Senior Symposium for her 25 years of contributions to the program.
How We Learn Research Conducted on Black Women Student Activism of the 1960s Dr. Lauren Araiza Conducts Research on Black Women Student Activism of the 1960s.
How We Learn Jackson & King collaborate in "The Critical Black Studies Reader" Black Studies Professors John Jackson and Toni King Publish Article in Groundbreaking Text on Black Studies.
Where We Go Seminarian Brooke Hayes '08 Shares Stories of Ethical Leadership Brooke Hayes '08 visits Dr. Toni King's Black Women and Organizational Leadership class.
How We Learn What mixed girls may not tell you Rhayna Kramer '19 explores "colorism" in today's society.
How We Learn Why Riri Williams, the new "Iron Man," matters For Imani Congdon '20, the new "Iron Man," a young black woman named Riri Williams, is a hopeful sign.
Where We Go Elizabeth J. A. Siwo-Okundi '01 awarded Denison Alumni Citation Elizabeth J. A. Siwo-Okundi '01, a preacher in Boston, has been awarded a prestigious Denison Alumni Citation.
How We Learn Toni Morrison Scholar, Dr. Linda Krumholz, Ends Term as Director Dr. Linda Krumholz Returns to English after Directing the Black Studies Program.
Students, Faculty Black studies students learn through community connections Students learn through dialogue with the executive director of a national museum and they engage with high school youth. Read more
In the News Hollywood’s first major Black female superhero is only a beginning Professor Diana Mafe says "Wakonda Forever" breaks a mold but its "success does not mean a wider shift in the industry." Read more
Film Screenings Documentary explores shutdown of Columbus school "Shutdown," by Simone Drake ’97, reflects the escalating racial tensions in 1971 that gripped Linden-McKinley High School Read more