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Princeton University Scholar Cancels Speaking Tour After Receiving Death Threats

Princeton University Scholar Cancels Speaking Tour After Receiving Death Threats

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor of African American studies at Princeton University, cancelled a series of public events after she received death threats after she gave the commencement address at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.

Jun 04, 2017 | 2 comments View Post
Hampshire College Cancels Performance of an "Afrofunk Ensemble"

Hampshire College Cancels Performance of an “Afrofunk Ensemble”

One band member stated that their appearance was cancelled after they were criticized on social media as being “too White” to play Afrobeat music.

Oct 31, 2013 | 1 comment View Post
Five Black Authors Among the Finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Awards

Five Black Authors Among the Finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Awards

But none of the five Black writers were selected as winners at the March 8 ceremony in New York City.

Feb 10, 2012 | 0 comments View Post