***Please note that due to inclement weather, this event will now be held virtually. Please follow the link below to attend the lecture on Feb. 20th at 7:00PM via Zoom Webinar***
Webinar access link: https://unc.zoom.us/j/98173767937 | Webinar ID: 981 7376 7937
Dr. Claudrena N. Harold, Prof. of History, U. of Virginia, will deliver the 2025 McNeil African American History Month Lecture on February 20th at 7pm. The title of Pro. Herold’s lecture is: Truth Is on the Way: Gospel Music, Black Liberation, and the Politics of Freedom in the Soul and Hip-Hop Eras.
Prof. Harold is the Edward Stettinius Professor of History and the Associate Dean for the Social Sciences at the University of Virginia. She is the author of three books, The Rise and Fall of the Garvey Movement in the Urban South, 1918-1942, New Negro Politics in the Jim Crow South, and When Sunday Comes: Gospel Music in the Soul and Hip-Hop Eras. She has coedited two volumes, The Punitive Turn: New Approaches to Race and Incarceration and Charlottesville 2017: The Legacy of Race and Inequity. Click to RSVP!
Stone Written (@stonewrittenpod) is an educational foray into the rich tapestry of Black experience, with navigating life at a PWI taking center stage. Hosted by Dr. Rhon Manigault-Bryant (@DoctorRMB), listeners can expect candid takes, insightful interviews, captivating stories, and an audio journey that honors the resilience and brilliance of our communities. Tune in and experience the official podcast of the Sonja Haynes Stone Center at UNC-Chapel Hill, where our culture resonates, our history illuminates, and our legacy elevates.
In this engaging episode of “Stone Written,” join host Dr. Rhon as she welcomes two remarkable guests, Dr. Cassandra Denise Caldwell and Laura Anderson Wright to discuss the enduring impact and future potential of the Sonia Haynes Stone Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Both alumni of the university, they reveal personal stories of inspiration, connection, and the crucial role of philanthropy in sustaining the center’s mission and expanding its reach.
The conversation dives into the complexity of Black alumni relationships with the university, addressing the challenges posed by recent shifts in policies and sentiments within higher education. Through personal anecdotes and shared memories, the trio explores the intersection of personal history, academic experiences, and the power of communal support in shaping future generations. Their lives attest to the power of philanthropy, where Black women prioritize giving that supports their vision for futures where Black students can thrive.
Listeners are invited to consider their role in this collective effort, with discussions on how even modest contributions can create lasting impacts. The episode challenges current and future alumni to unite in support of the Stone Center, fostering a legacy for decades to come.
Sources:
- To learn more about the Stone Center, including naming opportunities, see: https://linktr.ee/shscgiving.
- Charities Aid Foundation, “What is Philanthropy?”
- Listen to the “Decolonizing Philanthropy” episode of Philanthropisms podcast