Gloria Harper Dickinson Bench Dedication On April 22, 2023, members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and TCNJ African American Studies department dedicated a bench on the TCNJ campus to the memory of Dr. Gloria Harper Dickinson. African American Studies Department Chair Dr. Piper Kendrix Williams read a statement from Arthur Dickinson, Dr. Dickinson’s husband. …
James Chambers “You better make good on the opportunity that we granted,” are the words James Chambers lived by throughout his time at, what formerly was named, Trenton State College. Class of 1974, Chambers used his time at Trenton State College to fight for what he wanted while obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. The …
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Community The 1969 Trenton State College Seal’s opening to the organizations section of the yearbook reads “a vital factor in the machinery of Trenton State… wheels in motion… innovating … instigating … providing solutions … a chance to do something with your ideas … to develop … to mature … to meet people … to …
Celebration Celebrating similarities is one way of cultivating a college community. However, at a college where white students are the majority, it is empowering to celebrate differences and diversity. Specifically, this is the celebration of black culture. This is black joy. Greek Life For a long time, Greek Life only involved the white students. As …
Utimme Umana, La Voz Oculta or “Rebirth of the Hidden Voice” was a newspaper published by African American and Puerto Rican students at TCNJ, then Trenton State College, from 1972 – 1993. Five covers of Utimme Umana, La Voz Oculta, each featuring original art from students, appear in this gallery. Should you wish to learn …
When someone passes away, it can be difficult to come up with a lasting memorial tribute that will adequately recognize all of their achievements. For Professor Donald T. Evans, one of the founding members of the African American Studies Department at TCNJ and a prominent figure in the world of Black theater, finding a way …
By: Maya Mann To discover the history of the establishment of the African American Studies Department, research was conducted. In the first stages of research it was found that Trenton State College, the old name of The College of New Jersey, had established a Black Studies program around 1970 that was later developed into the …
Searching for Dorothy Frisbey ’17, the first Black Writer for the Signal Our last post on our investigation of the early history of the African American presence at the The College of New Jersey disclosed that while the curriculum and popular entertainment on campus reflected ideas about African American people and culture, the only extant …
The African American Presence at TCNJ 1855-1965, Part Two Read More »
Dr. Mark Christian, a professor at Lehman College has been in the field of Black Studies for over 30 years; and is also involved in the National Council of Black Studies. With the interview conducted and a recent document from a NCBS annual conference that he shared with me, as well as relevant documents of …
Today’s importance and current state of Black Studies as an interdisciplinary Field Read More »
