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Professor of Afro-American Studies Emeritus Ewart Guinier, who started the Afro-Am Department in 1969, was also a trade unionist and the first Black to run for Manhattan Borough President...
Faculty members agree that the early years of the Afro-Am department were difficult. The first chair of the department, Dr. Ewart Guinier, was not considered academically qualified, according to several faculty members. As well, professors say, outside scholars were reluctant to enter a department which seemed to be controlled by the students...
Isaac, who received his PhD in African Studies in 1969--the year the Afro-American Studies Department was established--said he was "dragged into the new program" with what he took to be a promise of tenure. Ewart Guinier, profess of Afro-American Studies. Emeritus, and chairman of the department during Isaac's stay at Harvard, told The Crimson in October that the department had recommended him for tenure. Officials have said part because Ethiopian studies are not widely taught...
...Gavin Ewart or Ted Hughes...
...allow in upcoming decisions about curriculum and general philosophy of the department. Hopkins said that since the department was formed essentially on the demands of students who sat in at University Hall, there was a strong tradition of listening to student voices in directing the department. The first chairman, Ewart Guinier, was chosen in large part due to his support among students. Hopkins said, adding. "He really listened to students--I think that's what attracted us to the department...