African American Studies Department

Joe C Canton African American Studies Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Vincent Farrar African American Studies Department B.A., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Mr. Farrar has been teaching at CCSF since 1991. He states: "Most important to me is challenging students to think about the world, the world of the past and that of the present, in ways that they may never before have; to encourage them to challenge the 'common wisdom',tradition, and orthodoxies of all kinds; to encourage the development of critical and agile minds. The specific context in which this unfolds is the study of the histories and cultures of African, Afro-Caribbean, and African American peoples." Mr. Farrar is a card-carrying member of AFT 2121. He has published "Building Technology and Settlement Planning in a West African Civilization: Precolonial Akan Cities and Towns", Edwin Mellen Press, 1996. In his leisure time, he enjoys: Music: Jazz, Classic R&B, Soul and 60's Rock and Roll; Thoroughly amateur R&B, soul, and rock and roll drumming; searching for other amateur musicians interested in making music-soul, R&B, Rock-with no dreams of fame.

Glenn R Nance Chair, African American Studies Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A. Stanford University

Mr. Nance has been teaching at CCSF since 1969.

He states: "Public education should be available to all as a basic right. Unfortunately, this has not been the case in the United States. Instead of holding the system responsible for students not getting an adequate education, blame was put on the students for lack of preparation. It is time that we stop making excuses and start educating all students by addressing their educational needs as reflected through their unique social and cultural backgrounds. In this way, we will take on the responsibility that we should for the equitable delivery of education to all people!" Mr. Nance has been involved in the following CCSF committees and programs: Academic Senate (member and past president). member Affirmative Action committee, Coordinator, Staff Development program, member Diversity Committee, Chair, Equivalency Committee, coordinator, Faculty Intern Mentor program, Coordinator, "Grow your own" program.

Mr. Nance is a member of the Board, African American Historical and Cultural Society; Board, Infusion One, Bayview Hunters Point Youth Group; member World Affairs Committee.

In his leisure time, he enjoys travel, concerts and opera.

Johnetta G Richards African American Studies Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Robert S Soller African American Studies Department B.A., San Francisco State University, M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Frederick L Vincent African American Studies Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.