Léger's novel "Death of the Soccer God" was inspired by Joseph Edouard Gaetjens, a Haitian who scored the winning goal for the U.S. team versus England in the 1950 World Cup.
The African American & African Diaspora Studies Department sends proud and heartfelt congratulations to the 2026 cohort of graduating students.
Allen writes that Washington is converting old confiscation claims into a legal machine for reclaiming the island.
Students Mia McIlwain and Josiah Keys are the recipients of the 2025-2026 Columbia-Barnard Spirit of 1968 Sankofa Prize.
Dawson recognized for his six-decade career as a professional photographer and adjunct professor.
Lee Bynum is a composer and librettist of opera and serves as the executive director of Maestra Music.
Everyone committed to democracy, intellectual freedom, and the rule of law should be alarmed at what is happening — and prepared to act.
Danticat among several honored, including Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Angela Bassett and Nikole Hannah-Jones.
University Professor was elected for her contributions to literature and language studies.
Kincaid shares stage for discussion with Professor Edwidge Danticat.
Danticat received the PEN/Nabakov Award for Achievement in International Literature as part of PEN’s 2026 Literary Awards showcase last week.
IRAAS Director Jafari Allen writes opinion piece on the undoing of the field of Black studies (subscription required).