Tag: "prince wells"

International historian returns to area to discuss discoveries in Black history

International historian returns to area to discuss discoveries in Black history

New indications about what may have caused the American Revolution, explanations regarding tension between the U.S. and Cuba, and untraditional viewpoints of Black history’s involvement will be discussed by historian Gerald Horne on campus.
Dr. Horne has authored numerous books on Black history putting new angles to their various roles in American history. He will discuss […]

Friends, students and lovers of Jazz gather at Lovejoy Library, hear Crenshaw discuss his photography

Friends, students and lovers of Jazz gather at Lovejoy Library, hear Crenshaw discuss his photography

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The National Ragtime and Jazz Archive at SIUE, photographer Roscoe Crenshaw presented at Lovejoy Library. Photo courtesy of Wells.
Nestled in the corner of Lovejoy Library were jazz lovers, students and experts in the craft engaging in discussion with photographer, Roscoe Crenshaw.
Crenshaw, a St. Louis photographer of jazz musicians, was invited by […]

Wells explores women’s influence on jazz, its evolution

Wells explores women’s influence on jazz, its evolution

Women had a direct influence on jazz and its evolution, according to Prince Wells, music professor and black studies program director.
The lecture, led by Wells last week and organized by the women and black studies programs, took place in the MUC Hickory-Hackberry Room.
Music professor and black studies program director Prince Wells. Photo courtesy of Keenan […]

Illustrator to discuss race, gender issues in animation for Black History Month

Illustrator to discuss race, gender issues in animation for Black History Month

Samir Barrett, freelance illustrator, will discuss gender and race roles in animation this week for Black History month photo courtesy of Wells
Cartoons that influence children should cater to more than one type of child.
At least, according to Samir Barrett, a freelance illustrator who will present two days this week about these issues and other topics […]

Genealogist to present about DNA tests for Black History Month

Genealogist to present about DNA tests for Black History Month

Bernice Bennett will present "The Role of DNA and Genealogy" for Black History month presentation at the Illinois-Mississippi Room at the Morris University Center Tuesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
DNA knows nothing about race.
At least, according to Bernice Bennett, a family historian, genealogist, guest lecturer, talk show host and author.
“DNA is what it is,” Bennett said. […]

Prince Wells named new director of black studies

Prince Wells named new director of black studies

As the new director of black studies, music professor Prince Wells believes, along with the deans of the College of Arts and Sciences, that he can develop a strategic plan to help “growth and direction for the whole program.”
Photo courtesy of Prince Wells
“This will not just be me coming up with a plan but other […]

Switch to our mobile site