2018-2019

On behalf of the beautiful Black Community of both UNCW and Wilmington, I welcome you to our campus and city! We have been awaiting your arrival to our community and we hope that our correspondence will help to deepen your connection with the over 900+ black students of UNCW, 100+ black faculty and staff of UNCW, and 24,000 black residents of Wilmington and the surrounding community. There is much to learn and do here in this

university by the sea. Thus, we encourage you to breathe in deeply the air of history that surrounds us. Sit under the sun of cultural nuance where the Gullah-Geechee nation lights our path to age-old Black linguistic and culinary traditions. And lastly, taste the sea-salt of freedom that began in 1962 when our campus was integrated! Without a doubt, you are encouraged to become a Seahawk, and fly off in the distant future as a mythic Sankofa bird! Again, welcome! - Sean H. Palmer, Director

Welcome from the Director

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UNCW Black History Timeline

1961 – Civl rights activist and local physician Dr. Hubert A. Eaton gets a handshake agreement with John Hoggard, Preisdent of then Wilmington College, to intergrate the school in the following year.

1962 – Marshall Collins and Ernest Fullwood were the first Black students to enroll in the newly integrated Wilmington College.

1966 – Ernest Fullwood was the first Black student to graduate from Wilmington College on June 12th 1966.

1967 – Lela Pierce Thompson was the first Black female student to graduate from Wilmington College on June 11th, 1967.

1970 – The forerunner of the Black Student Union, Wantu Wazuri was established on December 9th, 1970 to support the development of Black Student Life. Physics professor Johnny Batts Jr. is hired as UNCW’s first black faculty member.

1971 - The Theta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was the first NPHC organization to charter on April 24, 1971.Ralph Parker hired to serve as the Assistant Director of Admissions.

1977 – Black Student Union changed their name from Wantu Wazuri to its present name. The Iota Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc was established on December 17, 1977.

1978 – Wayne Dunlap was elected as the first Black Student Body president.

1981 – The Omicron Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was established on May 5th, 1981. Dr. Hubert A. Eaton became the first Black chairman of the UNCW Board of Trustees on July 15, 1981.

1982 – The UNCW Gospel Choir was established.

1983 – Ralph Parker founds The Office of Minority Affairs.

1985 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Annual Speaker series begins.

Marshall Collins (left) and Ernest Fullwood (right)

Lela Pierce Thompson

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Dr. Hubert A. Eaton

UNCW Black History Timeline

The Mu Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was established on December 15th, 1985.

1987 – The Pi Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was established in the Fall.

1988 – Karla Alston became the first female black student body president.The Rho Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was established on April 23, 1988.

1989 – The African American Graduate Association was founded on November 19, 1989, Ron Hamm was the first president. The Omicron Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc was established on December 3, 1989.

1993 - The minor in Africana Studies was approved in September 1993 as a minor in African-American Studies. The name was changed in October 2008. 1995 – UNCW establishes the African American Cultural Center on Friday, February 24th.

1996 – The Center was rechristened the Upperman African American Cultural Center on August 29th to honor local physician, Dr. Leroy Upperman, whose donations helped provide funding for the establishment of the center, as well as numerous scholarships.

1997 – The Upperman Scholars program began, awarding 4-year scholarships to recipients. Its first awardee is Martin Jarmond, ’01.

1999 - Stompin At The Savoy is established as a fundraiser for minority scholarships.

2000 – The Senior Sankofa Ceremony was established.

2002 – Senior Sankofa became a joint program alongside the African American Graudate Association and the Alumni Association.

Ralph H. Parker

Dr. Leroy Upperman

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UNCW’s First Gospel Choir during rehersal

UNCW Black History Timeline

2005 – The Rho Kappa Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho was established on April 17, 2005.

2006 – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration begins.

2010 – Road To Sankofa program begins.

2012 – The Upperman Excellence Project for mentorship was established.

2013 – Linda Pearce was elected the first Black female Chair of the Board of Trustees.

2017 – The Black Graduate & Professional Student Association was established.

2018 – The Black Women’s Association was established.

Queen Quet at the 11th annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

2016-17 Excellence Project

Peer Mentors

Linda Pearce

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Black Graduate and Professional Student Association

Black Women’s Association

Robin Bennett Business Counselor910.962.2095 bennettsmithk@uncw.edu

Titus Adeleke Assistant Dean of Students910.962.3119adelekea@uncw.edu

Dr. Keisha Bennett-SmithIssac Bear Coordinator910.962.2095bennettsmithk@uncw.edu

Pete Bloodworth Warehouse Services Manager 910.962.3620bloodwortht@uncw.edu

Rick Baumgarner Financial Aid Counselor910.962.3177 baumgarnerr@uncw.edu

Melinda AndersonDirector of University College910.962.3245andersonmr@uncw.edu

Carolyn AndrewsLibrary Technician910.962.7692andrewsc@uncw.edu

Dr. Nana A. Amponsah History Faculty 910.962.3692 amponsahn@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Nadine BrimageAdmissions Administrative Specialist 910.962.7022 brimagen@uncw.edu

Dr. Theodore W. Burgh Philosophy/ReligionFaculty 910.962.7660 burght@uncw.edu

Sharon Braxton Reporting Support Analyst910.962.3992 braxtons@uncw.edu

Dr. Babette BoydSociology/CriminologyFaculty 910.962.3049 boydb@uncw.edu

Toniece BoyntonCMS Administrative Associate 910.962.2307boyntont@uncw.edu

Brittany Burroughs Residence Coordinator 910.962.8616 burroughs@uncw.edu

Dr. Maia Butler English Faculty 910.962.3320 butlerm@uncw.edu

Lolita Bryant Nursing/CHHS Faculty McNeil Hall 3034 910.962.3015 bryantl@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Kelly Charles Director of Institutional Effectiveness 910.962.2689 charlesk@uncw.edu

Sam ChanceNetwork Analyst910.962.2600 chances@uncw.edu

Donna CarltonWSRC Administrative Assistant 910.962.7870 carltond@uncw.edu

Alex Carradine Track and Field Assistant Coach 910.962.7233carradinea@uncw.edu

Deborah Caudle Hospitality Administrative Support Associate 910.962.2771 caudled@uncw.edu

Tracie ChadwickBiology and Marine BiologyAdministrative Associate 910.962.3177 chadwickt@uncw.edu

Tiffany CampbellUpperman Center Program Coordinator 910.962.3303campbellt@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Kimberly Cheatham Assistant Director for Scholarship Programs910.962.3478cheathamk@uncw.edu

Karen ColvinUNCW One Card Administrative Assistant910.962.2766 colvink@uncw.edu

Essence Collins Financial Aid Counselor910.962.3177collinse@uncw.edu

Jaron CollinsSystems Specialist910.962.3957collinsjd@uncw.edu

Wilma Daniels Board of Trustees501 Edgewater Club Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411

Reba CoxInformation Systems Faculty 910.962.7618 coxrh@uncw.edu

Clydie Coward-MurrellCHHS Lecturer910.962.3411 cowardmc@uncw.edu

Dr. Sabrina Cherry CHHS Faculty 910.962.3250 cherrys@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Karen DoniereAdminstrative Specialist910.962.3748donierek@uncw.edu

Ann Freeman Budget Manager Chancellor’s Office910.962 410freemana@uncw.edu

Dr. Tiffany Gilbert English Faculty 910.962.7746 gilbertt@uncw.edu

Angelica GathingsWatson Academic Advisor910.962.3912gathingsa@uncw.edu

Jasmine GastonK-12 Engineering Associate910.962.7952 gastonj@uncw.edu

Delores Hansley Assistant Director for Conferences Services 910.962.3578 hansleyed@uncw.edu

Dr. Kent Guion Chief Diversity Officer 910.962.2691 guionk@uncw.edu

Denise Gattison Financial Aid Counselor910.962.3177gattisond@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Tammi Emeka Campus Rec Coordinator of Business Operations910.962.2344emekat@uncw.edu

Stephanie HerringUPD Telecommunicator910.962.2222 herrings@uncw.edu

Crystal HelmsCMS Executive Assistant 910.962.2408 helmsc@uncw.edu

Carol HighsmithNursing Faculty 910.962.2039 highsmithc@uncw.edu

Teddy HowellResidence Coordinator 910.962.5738howellt@uncw.edu

Frederick HoldingFinancial Aid Director910.962.1123holdingf@uncw.edu

Carlene JacksonManager of Institutional Research Reporting Services910.962.2320jacksoncc@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Dr. Glen A. Harris History Faculty 910.962.7894 harrisg@uncw.edu

Dr. Emmanuel Harris II Spanish and Africana Studies Faculty910.962.3341harrise@uncw.edu

Richard Jenkins Auxiliary Services Administrative Associate 910.962.2765jenkinsr@uncw.edu

Venita JenkinsContent & Communications Specialist910.962.7358jenkinsv@uncw.edu

Althea LewisCHHS Pre-Award Grant Specialist910.962.7759lewisat@uncw.edu

Jenna KeithFinancial Aid Processor910.962.3177keithjm@uncw.edu

Dawn LewisUniversity Testing Administrator910.962.7444lewisd@uncw.edu

LaTasha Jones Admissions Specialist 910.962.7053Joneslm2@uncw.edu

Richard “RJ” KilgoreDisability Resource Coordinator 910.962.3878kilgorer@uncw.edu

Alton Johnson Financial Aid Counselor 910.962.3177johnson@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Christina LoganDirector Transition Programs 910.962.7505 Loganc@uncw.edu

Erika McCullough-Simpson Staff Counselor Clinical Resources Coordinator 910.962.3063simpsone@uncw.edu

Aletta MaynardAuxiliary Service Administrative Associate 910.962.3780maynarda@uncw.edu

Dr. Anita K. McDaniel Communication Studies Faculty 910.962.7932 mcdaniela@uncw.edu

Renee McClammyHousekeeping Administrator 910.962.2122mcclammyr@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Jackie ManuelAssistant Mens Basketball Coach910.962.7839manuelj@uncw.edu

Mike LloydDirector of Campus Support Services910.962.3182 lloydm@uncw.edu

Manuel LloydUpperman Center Program Coordinator 910.962.2480lloydmc@uncw.edu

Tonia MckoyLibrary Specialist M&W Track 910.962.2614 mckoyt@uncw.edu

Dr. Kimberly McKoy, Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance Grant Officer 910.962.7853 mckoyk@uncw.edu

Ms. Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith Diversity and Inclusion Specialist 910.962.4274 smithkm@uncw.edu

Emmanuel Mitcham Marketing and Communications Specialist 910.962.2480 mitchame@uncw.edu

Tarita NelmsAbrams Health Center Medical RecordsAssociate910.962.3280nelmst@uncw.edu

Naamah NobleAdmissions Student Records Coordinator 910.962.7978 noblen@uncw.edu

Charles OzunaCareer Development Counselor910.962.7084ozunac@uncw.edu

Dr. Samuel Murrell Philosophy and ReligionFaculty 910.962.3411 murrells@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Sonia ParkerMathmatics and Statistics Senior Lecturer 910.962.7770 parkers@uncw.edu

Glenda PateBudget ManagerDean of Students910.962.2233pateg@uncw.edu

Nadirah PippenAssociate Director for Career Development910.962.3770pippenn@uncw.edu

Dr. L.J. Randolph Assistant Professor of Spanish and FLLEducation Coordinator 910.962.3349 randolphl@uncw.edu

Dr. Paula ReidNursing Faculty910.962.2340reidp@uncw.edu

Brittany Philbert Assistant Director of Residence Life 910.962.3241 philbertb@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Sean Palmer Upperman Center Director 910.962.7087 palmers@uncw.edu

Dr. Michele Parker Educational LeadershipFaculty 910.962.2292 parkerma@uncw.edu

Dr. Angelia Reid-Griffin Instructional TechnologyFaculty 910.962.7176 griffin@uncw.edu

Dr. Karl Ricanek Jr. Computer Science Faculty CIS 2042 910.962.4261 ricanekk@uncw.edu

Dr. Sue Richardson Film Studies Faculty 910.962.3326 richardsongr@uncw.edu

Dr. Donyell Roseboro Instructional Technology Faculty Chair 910.962.2289 roseborod@ucnw.edu

Dr. Fran Scarlett Business Faculty910.962.2157scarlettf@uncw.edu

Sheri Shaw Assistant Dean for Student Success 910.962.7603shaws@uncw.edu

Jerald ShynettAssistant Professor of Music910.962.7728shynettj@uncw.edu

Drew Scales Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Support Services 910.962.3001 scalesw@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Eric Simon Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs910.962.3117simone@uncw.edu

Debra SimpsonExecutive AssistantNursing Department910.962.3784simpsond@uncw.edu

Donovan Smith Residence Coordinator 910.962.4291 smithdd@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Whitney Smith University College Academic Advisor 910.962.3845 smithwk@uncw.edu

Charlene SidberryFinancial AidAdminstrative Associate910.962.3177ceasarc@uncw.edu

Dr. Devon Simmonds Computer Science Faculty 910.962.3819 simmondsd@uncw.edu

Maurice R. Smith Board of Trustees323 West Jones Street, Suite 600Raleigh, NC 27603

Dr. Candace Thompson Chair of Instructional Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Department910.962.2649thompsonc@uncw.edu

Lonice WilsonITS Administrative Associate910.962 3000wilsonl@uncw.edu

Najee WiseAdmissions Representativewisen@uncw.edu

Donald ThomasAssistant Coach M&W Track 910.962.3889thomasd@uncw.edu

Janice Vereen Financial Aid Administrative Associate910.962.3177 vereenj@uncw.edu

Keryn VickersUniversity College Academic Advisor 910. 962.2117 vickersk@ucnw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Cynthia WiggsOIDI Business Services Coordinator910.962.7104 wiggsc@uncw.edu

Eishante WilkesFinancial Aid Counselorwilkese@uncw.edu

Clifton D. Williams Title IX Investigator910.962.3410 williamscd@uncw.edu

Black Faculty and Staff

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Von YeagerUniversity Studies Librarian910.962.2778yeagerv@uncw.edu

Taniesha Young First-Year Coordinator 910.962.3134 youngt@uncw.edu

Radio Stations 97.3 FM Coast 97.3 3233 Burnt Mill Drive Ste 4 Wilmington, NC, 28403 www.coast973.com/ Hip Hop and R&B

1490 AM Gosel Joy 14901890 Dawson St. Wilmington, NC 28403https://gospeljoy1490.net/Gospel

Barber Shops & Salons City Kutz Barbershop 205 N. 2nd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.523.8855

Distinguished Kuts 2014 Princess Place Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 distinguishedkuts2017@gmail.com 910.612.8436

Mirror Image 1306 Dock Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.722.1782

The Lions’ Den Barbershop 419 N 7th Street Wilmington, NC 91022 704.907.8806

G&K Hair Studio 230 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.512.0754

Just Cut It230 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.512.0754

Shelle Cooper Hair Candi Studio 122 Cardinal DriveSuite 104 Wilmington, NC 28405 910.769.3901

Msz. Bee’s Hair Studio 5905 #6 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 2 Wilmington, NC 28409 910.625.9990

Raquell’s Salon 1119 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.523.6772

Shear Elegance1301 Castle StreetWilmington, NC 28401 910.471.8876

Styles of Elegance 4806 Cedar Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.8558

Tonia’s Exclusive Hair Gallery 4506 Fountain Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910.395.4700

Nail Technicians

Anjellic Nails Located inside: G &K Hair Studio 230 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.617.4781

Lotus 323115-E Wrightsville Ave.Wilmington, North Carolina (910) 985-1372

Nails by Tia Located inside: Shear Elegance Salon 1301 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401 443.979.1582

Places of Worship Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church 712 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.762.1074 www.chestnutstreetpcusa.com

Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C 1119 South 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.763.4399 www.faithtemplewilm.org

First Baptist Missionary Church520 North Fifth AvenueWilmington, NC 28401 910.763.2647http://www.fbmchurch-wilmnc.net

Macedonia Missionary Baptist 3701 Princess Place Drive

Black Owned Businesses

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Wilmington, NC 28405 910.251.8772www.mmbcwilmingtonnc.org

Masjid Muhammad 719 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.343.8034

New Beginning Christian Chruch 3120 Alex Trask Drive Castle Hayne, NC 910.341.7984 www.newbcc.com

Purpose Church1470 N Kerr AveWilmington, North Carolina910.399.1838

St. Luke AME Zion 709 Church Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.762.7876 www.newsaintluke.com

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 600 Grace Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.763.3858 www.stmarksespiscopal.org

Union Missionary Baptist Church 2711 Princess Place Dr. Wilmington, North Carolina 910.763.3006 www.umbcwilmington.org

St. Stephen AME Church 501 Red Cross Street

Wilmington, NC 28401 910.762.9829

Warner Temple AME Zion Church 620 Nixon Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.763.6308

Recreation Centers Martin Luther King Center 401 South 8th Street Wilmington, NC 910.341.7866

Wilmington Family YMCA 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.251.8196 www.ymcasenc.org/locations/branch/wilmington-family-ymca/

Community Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington 901 Nixon Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.762.1252www.cbgcw.org

Fashion Coastal Kicks 3926 Market Street #204 Wilmington, NC 28403 910.859.7451 www.coastalkicks910.com

Night Clubs2nd Base 255 North Front Street

Wilmington, NC 28401 910.765.1080

The Monk417 South College RoadWilmington, NC 28403https://www.wilmingtonmonk.com

RestaurantsBeer Bellies 109 Market StWilmington, North Carolina 910.833.5509

Catch 6623 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28405 910.799.3847 www.catchwilmington.com

Church’s Chicken 4205 Market St.Wilmington, NC 28403910.763.7497

Fu Wangz 2105 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28401 910.228.9541 www.fuwangz.com

Jamaica’s Comfort Zone 417 S College Rd #24 Wilmington, NC 28403 910.399.2867 www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Black Owned Businesses

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Upperman African American Cultural Center

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