Trainings

African & African American Studies Department

The African & African American Studies Department is designed to establish coordinated interdisciplinary study of the history and culture, the social and economic issues, the political institutions and processes that have shaped the experiences of people of African ancestry.

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Let's Learn and Grow

The Mary Lou Williams Center prides itself on being an additional resource for the Black community at Duke. See below how we've taken strides to make our mark through trainings and additional information for our communuity.

Reckoning with Race Part I: How and Why Black Lives Matter

Participants will develop foundational knowledge of concepts related to race, power, privilege, justice, and equity; draw connections between socialized inequalities, historic prejudice, and current injustices; and develop understanding of historical and systemic foundations of anti-Black racism in America and in higher education contexts. (limited to 25 participants) Duke Staff/Faculty Session: Thursday, January 30th | 12:00-1:30pm | Lower Level of the Lou | lunch provided Duke Student Session: Thursday, January 30th | 5:30-7:00pm | Conference Room | dinner provided

Reckoning with Race Part II: Working Towards Equity and Liberation

Participants will explore the importance of moving from a framework of "not-racist" to one of "anti-racism” through the development of a liberatory consciousness. Participants will also be challenged to employ design-thinking principles to reimagine systems in higher education in a more anti-racist and just way. This training is intended for participants who have completed Part 1. (limited to 25 participants) Duke Staff/Faculty Session: Thursday, February 13th | 12:00-1:30pm | Lower Level of the Lou | lunch provided Duke Student Session: Thursday, February 20th | 5:30-7:00pm | Conference Room | dinner provided