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Dr. Omar Ali bestowed high honor by French government

In March, historian Dr. Omar Ali was named Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques) by the French government. Ali serves as dean of Lloyd International Honors College and professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) at UNC Greensboro. Dating to 1808, L’Ordre des Palmes … Continued


‘Yes, and Cafe’ Podcast – Dr. Omar Ali Interview

“Yes, and” is the powerful, intentional, and creative practice of building with other people. The name comes from improvisational theater. So, what is it? One: paying attention. Two: affirming. And three: building on what others give you. That’s it! Yes, and. VIEW PODCAST HERE: https://news.uncg.edu/yes-and-cafe-podcasts/ Episode 13: Creating New Possibilities We welcome 2021 with an episode … Continued


A Black, Latinx, and Independent alliance – Dr. Omar Ali

“African Americans, Latinx, and Independents were the critical margin of victory for President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris when the state of Pennsylvania called the contest in their favor just before noon on Saturday, November 7, securing enough Electoral College votes to win the presidential election. In a … Continued