An Honor for the Africana Studies Department at the University of Cincinnati

The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Cincinnati recently received the Sankore Institutional Award from the National Council for Black Studies. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of Africana studies, was presented to the department’s chair, Terry Kershaw, at the council’s annual meeting in Atlanta.

Professor Kershaw stated, “This award further promotes our department as an attractive destination for faculty and grad students who are interested in Africana studies in general and the scholar-activist approach in particular.”

Dr. Kershaw is a graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland. He holds a master’s degree in black studies from Ohio State and a Ph.D. in sociology from Washington State University. Prior to coming to the University of Cincinnati in 2009, Dr. Kershaw lead the Africana studies program and was the director of the Center for Race and Social Policy at Virginia Tech.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Hi Dr. Kershaw!
    It’s been so longer you probably don’t remember me from your days at Temple University. I was in a used book store a few days ago and came across the book “South Street” by David Bradley. I am also positive this is the same book you used in your ethographic studies course at Temple-it brought back memories of being lost in research-and your passion for teaching ethographic methodology. I am retired now and I write plays full-time. Visit my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/whistlewalk. Hope to hear from you soon-how all is well with your family.

    Edmonia-Hite Thomas

    • Congratulations Dr. Kershaw. It’s been along time since The College of Wooster!
      All my best!
      Todd Stansbery

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