N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice Hosts Daniel Black for Second Campus Visit

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 20, 2025) – The Center of Excellence for Social Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host author and speaker Daniel Black, Ph.D., for his second visit as part of the 2024-25 Scholar Activist-in-Residence program. His visit is scheduled from Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28. 

The Scholar Activist-in-Residence program brings leading thinkers, writers and change-makers to N.C. A&T for extended engagements that encourage dialogue on social justice issues. During his initial visit in October, Black engaged with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, collaborating with students, faculty and local residents through lectures, discussions and mentoring sessions. He also delivered a public lecture on the significance and evolving role of the Black church in African American culture. 

During his time on campus, Black will conduct workshops for English students focused on creative writing and poetry. As the author of “Perfect Peace,” “The Coming,” and “Don’t Cry for Me,” he will share valuable insights on storytelling, character development, and the ways in which history influences fiction. He will also meet with students in English 343, an African American women writers class, to discuss the significance of Black women’s voices in literature and their role in promoting social justice. In conjunction with Women’s History Month, this session will encourage students to explore how literature highlights and preserves the stories of marginalized communities. 

In addition to his time in the English department, Black will engage with students from the history and political science departments, including the Power of Four Research Fellows and the Student Advisory Board. These discussions will explore the relationships between history, policy, and activism, drawing on his experiences as both a scholar and a community advocate. 

Black, a native of Kansas City, Kansas, who was raised in Blackwell, Arkansas, earned his undergraduate degree from Clark College, now known as Clark Atlanta University. He became an Oxford Modern British Studies fellow, studying at Oxford University before receiving a full fellowship at Temple University. There, he studied under the renowned Black Arts Movement poet laureate, Sonia Sanchez, and earned his Ph.D. in African American studies in 1992. For more than 30 years, he has dedicated his academic career to teaching African American studies, primarily at Clark Atlanta University, where he continues to mentor and inspire future scholars and writers. 

Black will wrap up his visit with a public lecture and reading Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 S. Elm St. He will read from his latest book, “Isaac’s Song,” followed by a discussion and Q&A session. A book signing will also be available. To attend the free public lecture and reading, click here to complete the required registration. 

For more information on Black’s residency or CESJ’s programs, email director Jelani Favors, Ph.D., at jmfavors@ncat.edu.