Our chair, Dr. Sharon Harley, was recently featured in UMD's student newspaper, The DiamondBack. The article highlighting the importance and joy about celebrating Black History month. Please read the entire article at https://dbknews.com/2026/02/26/100-years-black-history-month/.

Sharon Harley, Associate Professor of African American Studies poses for a portrait inside Taliaferro Hall on Feb. 6, 2026. (Chrisitna Duncan/the Diamondback)