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Brittney Yancy
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Guest Artist- 2017-2018 Season

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Brittney Yancy is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Goodwin College and serves as the Content Coordinator for Goodwin College’s Special Collections, specifically the Alex Haley Collection. Professor Yancy is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut where she is completing her degree in 20th Century United States History. Professor Yancy’s research interests focus on black women’s political and intellectual history; her dissertation explores women’s leadership in the Black Panther Party.  Professor Yancy has authored numerous journal publications and a book chapter, and has received several awards and grants from various funding institutions such as the Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library Grant.  In addition to being a historian, Professor Yancy is an intersectional scholar-activist and committed to a gender inclusive movement for racial justice. From working with President Obama’s Council on Women and Girls to working with Columbia University’s African American Policy Forum, Professor Yancy has attended forums, planned roundtables and hosted a #SAYHERNAME rally to honor the humanity of women and girls of color. Professor Yancy belongs to several professional organizations including National Council of Black Studies and Association for the Study of African American History and Culture. Her civic organizations include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she is entering 15 years of service. Born a native of St. Louis, MO, Professor Yancy is a proud Hampton University alumna.

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  • About CP
  • Upcoming Events
    • Announcing our 10th Anniversary
    • Monday Morning Music
    • BOOK Ameen Mokdad & The Curve for USA Tour 2023
    • Ms. Elinor Explores Music Ep. 1 (On Demand) FOR KIDS!
  • Support
  • Music Moves Hartford
  • Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
  • School Teaching Artists
  • Our Director
  • Discography
    • The Curve
    • Sounds of Persia
    • From The Countryside
    • Jaipur to Cairo
    • Rosegarden of Light
    • Centennial Cole
  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Shop
  • Volunteer
  • Contact
  • Past Events
    • 2021 Summer Series
    • 2020-2021 Season
    • 2020 Summer Series
    • 2020 Cross-Atlantic Quarantine Sessions
    • 2019-2020 Season
    • 2019 Hartford Summer Outdoor Pops Concerts
    • 2018-2019 Season
    • 2017-2018 SEASON
    • 2016-2017 Season
    • 2015-2016 Season
    • 2014-2015 Season
    • 2013-2014 Season
  • Annual Reports
    • Annual Report 2019
    • Annual Report 2017/18
    • Annual Report 2016
    • Annual Report 2015
    • Strategic Plan
  • Link Page