Academics Black Studies What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Black Studies at Denison University. 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 - All - Faculty 2024 Students, FacultyBlack studies students learn through community connectionsStudents learn through dialogue with the executive director of a national museum and they engage with high school youth.Date: November 25, 2024 2023 FacultyThe Center for Black Studies Welcomes Back Simone Drake ’97On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Center for Black Studies welcomed Dr. Simone Drake back to campus as the Black Studies Scholar-In-Residence for 2023-2024.Date: September 12, 2023 FacultyProfessor Diana Mafe trains her critical lens on the Oscars"Wakanda Forever" lifts up Black women—but only so far, says Professor Diana Mafe.Date: March 22, 2023 Announcements & Updates, FacultyDenison welcomes Simone Drake '97 for teaching fellowshipOhio State Professor Simone Drake joins Denison to teach students during a one-year fellowship.Date: March 21, 2023
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.
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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.
Alumni Trading classrooms on The Hill for courtrooms in Washington, D.C. Jay Jackson ’25 graduated Denison with a degree in Black studies and a passion for the law. Read more
Lectures & Discussions Denison celebrates Ohio author Toni Morrison Denison partners on a year-long celebration of Toni Morrison taking place across Ohio. Read more
Experiential Learning Student reports for The Ohio Newsroom Isabella Stokes ’26 worked alongside editors and journalists to tell the story of Cleveland’s abolitionist legacy. Read more