On March 1 at 7pm, the Stone Center will present a solo dramatic performance by multi-talented performer Azusa SHESHE Dance entitled Houn’ Dawg: Life and Times of Big Mama Thornton. The award-winning production chronicles the life of Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, who was the first to record the iconic song “Hound Dog” in 1952; her version held the number one […]
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Under the looming threat of death, how might we inspire life? Through what mechanisms could we resist the psychological violence and despair inspired by the threat of violence while at the same time usher in hope? -Fahamu Pecou In September 2019, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center will host DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual Resistance. […]
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The Stone Center has awarded two Sean Douglas Fellowships and six Undergraduate International Studies Fellowships (UISF) for 2019. The Sean Douglas Initiative offers two students a semester-long paid fellowships. They will receive the opportunity to work directly with our Director to develop meaningful leadership experiences on campus and in the surrounding communities. The 2019 […]
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On Thursday, March 28 at 6:30pm, the Stone Center will host the 2019 Diaspora Lecture and Roundtable. This year’s program will feature a small symposium entitled Black-Owned Bookstores: Their Struggle for Survival and Revival. This event will examine the pioneering role of Black bookstores, an often-overlooked element in the story of Black community development and […]
Read MoreThe Stone Center is currently accepting applications for 2 fellowship opportunities: 2019 Undergraduate International Studies Fellowship: The Undergraduate International Studies Fellowship (UISF) supports international study for two undergraduates of color or other students who, because of socioeconomic or other reasons, maybe underrepresented in study abroad programs. UISF recipients are awarded up to $2,500 toward academic research […]
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This spring, the Sonja Haynes Center for Black Culture and History welcomes Greensboro-based artist Charles E. Williams and his exhibition entitled Black River: Chronicle of a Spiritual Journey. The show includes deeply personal works comprised of paintings, photographs, ready-mades, and videos. Works in the show bear witness to moments that chronicle his father’s personal struggles […]
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Alternative Spring Break has been cancelled. However, students will still have an opportunity to visit the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum. This service learning trip will include an hour-long tour of the museum and helping with the restoration of the site’s picnic benches. Students who are interested should contact Brianna Small […]
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The Fall 2018 edition of the festival is presented in cooperation with the following UNC-CH departments and community co-sponsors: African Studies Center, Ngozi Design Collective, the Department of Women and Gender Studies, The LGBTQ Center, Center for the Study of the American South, American Studies and the Institute for the Study of the Americas, Center […]
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The Fall 2018 edition of Milestones is available for download here or pick one up at the Stone Center.
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This fall, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center will celebrate 30 years of service to the community. During this time, the Center has become an epicenter of arts and history at UNC and beyond. From exhibitions to lectures to fellowships, the Stone Center is a hub for intellectual activity and supports the creative energy of the […]
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