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Dr. Michael Williams at the 2024 Blue and Gold Preview Day. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Michael Williams <\/span>joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in August<\/span><\/b><\/a> as the <\/span>director<\/span> of Africana Studies, which is currently available to students as a minor. He also teaches <\/span>several Africana Studies courses in the <\/span>Department of History<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At UTC, Williams\u2019 mission is to share with students the role this field plays\u2014not only in various career paths but as a lifelong perspective that can deepen one\u2019s understanding of society and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"What brought you to UTC?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI was really excited about the position itself. The program here was rapidly growing and doing meaningful work and they wanted to push it even further. It was a great opportunity to get on the ground floor and see if I could offer my services to push it in the direction that UTC wanted it to go.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m from the South\u2014a small town called Etta, Mississippi. To be here is an opportunity to teach students in this geographical area, which is ripe for connecting students with other institutions, programs and opportunities within the area. I\u2019m excited about that, too.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why did you gravitate toward Africana studies?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat goes back to my parents, actually. They were very Afrocentric in their values and how they raised us, so I grew up with a strong foundation in African history and Black experiences and how important that was for our understanding. I\u2019m the oldest of <\/span>11<\/span> siblings, and my parents instilled in us a deep knowledge and respect for African history.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfricana studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the African descendant experience from a holistic perspective. It looks at how these experiences have shaped world cultures and societies, especially in the United States. For me, Africana studies is also about understanding the progression of humanity because African and African descendant people have been so integral to that story.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should students be interested in Africana studies? How could the program help someone in their future career?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Dr.

Dr. Michael Williams<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cAfricana studies covers a swath of history that many students haven\u2019t been exposed to before. Once they start learning about it, they gain a deeper understanding of how societies have developed and what\u2019s often been left out. It helps students piece together a larger picture of world history, giving them context for understanding how African and African descendant people have influenced global progress. Students who really want a real grounding and understanding of society as a whole\u2014Africana studies will provide them that.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEmployers are looking for individuals who have some cultural competency, who have an understanding of other ethnic groups and their history. Students who take courses in Africana studies have a larger understanding of African histories, cultures and worldviews, which is valuable in any career.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the personal aspect of it, it will enhance how they see themselves and how they see society and the development of the world\u2014strengthening the voice that they have so that they\u2019ll be more confident in challenging inequalities. A lot of students come to college campuses already entrenched in community activism and community work. African studies will provide them the avenue to enhance that.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does the Africana Studies program entail?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, Africana Studies at UTC is a minor. It requires 18 hours, or six classes, which includes a couple of required courses\u2014one in minority studies and one in Africana studies. The rest of the credits can come from a list of elective courses. Any student interested in the minor can come talk to me, and we can build a plan that fits their goals.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can students learn more and join the program?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI invite students to come by, sit down and talk to me about the program and get to know more about it. I am a student-oriented person. I have an open-door policy, so I invite students to come by and talk to me and get a chance to know me. Even if it\u2019s not about Africana studies, but if you have other questions about careers or the institution itself, I\u2019m here.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favorite place to be on campus?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat is a fun question. It would have to be the library and the open space outside of it. It provides a beautiful view and you can get a real sense of the campus. It offers a bit of serenity, too, when you just want to sit back, think and relax.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more<\/h4>\n

Visit UTC<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC Africana Studies program<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC Department of History<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get to Know the People of UTC<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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