Summer is almost over, and you are probably thinking about returning to your hectic academic schedule. Summer is a great time to take vacations, rest, and enjoy time with family and friends. However, summer moves quickly and the anticipation for the academic year creeps up quickly! It can be easy to neglect self-care and move… Read more »
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which stands for “June Nineteenth,” is a holiday that celebrates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Historical Background On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX were told that they were free after Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered in Appomattox, VA. This announcement made the Emancipation Proclamation effective… Read more »
How to Spend the Summer as a Doctoral Student
With the spring semester coming to a close, students are anxiously awaiting the beauty of summer. There is nothing like summer break as a college student. Going home to visit family, exciting vacations, beaches, beautiful weather, and relaxation are activities students look forward to after a long academic year. However, doctoral students have different expectations… Read more »
Quick Tip Title: Finding Scholarship from Black Authors for Black History Month
An important approach to diversifying representation in your courses is incorporating scholarship from Black authors. You may be asking yourself, “Where do I find these types of resources?” Luckily, the CITL is here to help! Below you will find popular journals of Black studies, primarily written by Black scholars. The Journal of Black Studies provides… Read more »
Celebrating Black History Month In and Out of the Classroom
February 1st kicks off the first day of Black History Month. This historic celebration recognizes the accomplishments of Black people and how their significant efforts contributed to American history. Since 1976, every United States president has designed February as Black History Month with an endorsed theme. This year’s theme is: Black Resistance, which explores how… Read more »
MLK Day Isn’t Just a Day, It is a Lifestyle: Maintaining Dr. Martin Luther King’s Values and Efforts in Educational Spaces
On the third Monday of January, schools and other businesses close down in observance of the historic work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. He has significantly transformed education through his activism and works of social justice. Dr. King’s adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans increased his popularity as… Read more »