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Distinguished Speakers to Share Insight With English and GWS Students

A collaboration between the GWS and English departments, as well as the African American and Africana Studies and American Studies programs will bring speakers to classes for the benefit of students.

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Black History Is More Than a Month at UK

A list of all the events for Black History Month at UK

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Poets to Challenge Appalachian Stereotypes

Unexpected Appalachian stories through poetry and music - an event that will feature A&S professor Frank X Walker as well as other artists from the UK College of Fine Arts

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Key Conversations with Frank X Walker on 1580AM Lexington

English Professor interviewed on Lexington's Groovin 1580AM about Community Conversations Series

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Deadline for Appalachian Research Symposium Call for Papers Is Dec. 15

Students are encouraged to submit abstracts of their work related to Appalachia for presentation at the third annual Appalachian Research Symposium and Arts Showcase. The deadline for the call for papers is Dec. 15.

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Talib Kweli at Memorial Hall

On October 27th, 2011, the African American & Africana Studies Program was a co-sponsor of Hip-Hop and Economic Recovery: Real Talk with Talib Kweli. The lecture was held in Memorial Hall on UK’s campus. Check out the video to listen to this engaging talk.

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UK Professor Nikky Finney Wins National Book Award for Poetry

Nikky Finney, creative writing professor at UK and winner of the National Book Award for poetry for her book "Head Off & Split."

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Harriette Arnow Papers to Open With Exhibit, Symposium

UK Special Collections will unveil the papers of beloved Appalachian author Harriette Simpson Arnow. In celebration of the collection, UK Libraries will host an exhibition and symposium on Arnow's work on Nov. 17.

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Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club Rides for Others

Join English professor and Director of UK's African American and Africana Studies Program Frank X Walker for an adult ride and membership drive to support Lexington's Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club this Sunday.

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Affrilachian Legacy Awards

The Carpetbag Theatre, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. William Turner, and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker were all recognized for their massive contributions to Affrilachian art, music, scholarship and heritage.

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