Dr. Keith Green, Professor of English and Communications and Director of Africana Studies--mentioned that Blackademics is an informal affinity group comprising faculty members from across the campus. He stated, “We share successes and setbacks, we collaborate and research projects, write together and equally welcome colleagues, and unfortunately, sometimes we say bye to colleagues who leave for greener pastures.”
Dr. Riché J. Daniel Barnes, an esteemed sociocultural anthropologist and associate professor of Anthropology in the African American Studies program at the University of Florida, took center stage as the keynote speaker. Her area of expertise focuses on black feminist theories, work, and family policy. Her acclaimed book, "Raising the Race: Black Career Women Redefine Marriage, Motherhood, and Community,” published in Rutgers University Press in 2015, received the distinguished book award from the American Sociological Association in 2017. Dr. Barnes' current focus on Black Strategic Mothering explores how black mothers navigate the complexities of school choice and its impact on perinatal health outcomes.
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