This Wednesday, the Griot hosted a screening of the 2025 movie Sinners, followed by a group discussion led by Dr. Aisha Cort. The film is a Southern Gothic take on vampire horror starring Michael B. …
Power and People: Reflections on Darrick Hamilton’s Speech
At the recent Public Policy Conference, Darrick Hamilton delivered a powerful message on power, paradigm, and political economy—themes that continuously shape our world. His talk was more than a …
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Precious Metals
"Precious Metals" is a story of resilience, authenticity, and humanity baked into a dazzling one-woman show presented by the one and only Carolyn Harrison. The performance was part of the weekend …
“Black Boy” Book Talk
This Wednesday, I attended the first book group of the semester which focused on Richard Wright's autobiography, Black Boy. The attendees were a mixed group of students, faculty, and staff. Professor …
Lunch with a Panther: A Conversation with Mama C
Charlotte Hill O’Neal is recognized by multiple names, with the most notable being Mama C. This name was coined by the people of the Arusha Region in Northern Tanzania, as they found it easier to …
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Dancing Mind Challenge
During the last weekend of September, the Griot hosted its annual Dancing Mind Challenge, a two day event that challenges you to put away all devices and read and write for 2 to 8 hours. The challenge …