Lawrence Levine Passes Away

Lawrence Levine was a giant in the field of African American History.  His book Black Culture and Consciousness was written over twenty (almost THIRTY!) years ago, but is still one of the best in its field, and required reading.  He passed away of cancer this...

Boggs Fall Conversation Series

The Boggs Center will be hosting a Fall Conversation Series. Those in or around the Detroit area should make every effort to check this out. Boggs is a revolutionary in the real sense of the word. For those (like me) unable to make it, check out some of her writings....

Fall 2006–What I’m Teaching

Back in the saddle after a two year break, I’m teaching again.  Comparative Racial Politics and Black Politics.  Descriptions below the fold: Black Politics: This course is an historical survey of the bases and substance of politics among black Americans and...

In Philly for the weekend

I’m leaving later this evening to go to the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association. I’m presenting a paper entitled “The Not So Minimal Consequences of Watching Rap Videos.” I’ve been keeping it under wraps because I...

Disparities in Health Summer Workshop

I am in Houston at the 4th Annual Summer Workshop on Health Disparities. A number of the countries best and brightest are here to talk about health disparities from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Right now I’m listening to Bill Jenkins and he’s...