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Caucuses

Caucuses are Special Interest Groups within 51ÁÔÆæ and the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) who come together on specific issues and actions.

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Caucuses

Black Caucus

Since its founding in 1970, the continuing mission of the Black Caucus has been to enhance the professional welfare of English language arts professionals of African descent, who work on all levels, from kindergarten through graduate school, who are members of 51ÁÔÆæ and CCCC, and who are committed to Black students and scholars experiencing success in English language arts.

In order for the Black Caucus to grow and adapt to today’s issues yet stay rooted in the principles of its founding, we must dedicate ourselves to active participation and also invite others to join and become involved in the Black Caucus. In that spirit, we welcome you to join with us. We are here to support each other in professional growth and solidarity. We meet at each 51ÁÔÆæ and CCCCs meeting.  Come and meet your caucus colleagues across the country and even internationally.

For more information about the Black Caucus, please visit the . Annual membership dues for the 51ÁÔÆæ Black Caucus are $40 USD for faculty and $20 for students. Click to secure or renew your membership.

Contact Information

Chair:

Sherita V. Roundtree
Towson University

 

News and Announcements

News and Announcements

 

51ÁÔÆæ/CCCC Black Caucus Statement on Detroit Students Right to Access Literacy
May 2020


August 21, 2017

51ÁÔÆæ/CCCC Black Caucus Statement on the Orlando Mass Shooting
June 15, 2016

51ÁÔÆæ Statement Affirming #BlackLivesMatter
Authored by the
51ÁÔÆæ/CCCC Black Caucus
September 2015

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The Black Caucus of 51ÁÔÆæ/CCCC is an advocacy group of Black English language arts educators and scholars who are involved in the teaching and learning of communication skills. The Black Caucus:

  • Promotes and supports positive images and meaningful status, i.e. involvement and key leadership roles, for Black professional English language arts educators in 51ÁÔÆæ, CCCC, and the profession at large.
  • Initiates and supports resolutions and position statements that result in a broader understanding of language, composition, and literature.
  • Maintains a network of Black educators whose interests include appropriate teaching methodologies and practices that foster success for Black teachers and students in language, composition, and literature.

Caucus Videos

The videos below were developed through a project titled, . These videos serve as one of many ways to preserve and expand access to records documenting the collective work of English teachers and as a way of supporting 51ÁÔÆæ’s commitment to social justice and equality.

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