Caree Banton
Host of UndisciplinedCaree Banton is an Assistant Professor of Afro-Caribbean History at the University of Arkansas who is jointly appointed in History and African and African American Studies. She received a MA in Development Studies from the University of Ghana in July, 2012 and completed her doctoral work at Vanderbilt University in June, 2013.
Caree is the host of Undisciplined, a a podcast produced in collaboration with the African and African American Studies program and KUAF.
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On the latest episode of Undisciplined, we discuss the Kim Jannsen's impactful trip to Ghana for her semester abroad as part of the African and African American Studies program. -
One of the hallmarks of the African and African American Studies program at the University of Arkansas is the semester abroad in Ghana. Today we hear from Kim Jannsen who has been on this trip twice. She shares the expectations, emotions, and impact the trip to Ghana had on her life.
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On today's show, being prepared for a future pandemic. Plus, an event in Springdale with a focus on women's heart health, a performance by members of the Kingston Trio, and much more.
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When Americans think of vodou, we often think of the dolls, the stereotypes from the New Orleans shops, and witchcraft. Dr. Patrick Bellegarde-Smith helps us demystify and better understand the religion of Haitian vodou on this episode.
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The sport basketball was famously invented by James Naismith in 1891, and within a matter of years, African Americans picked up the sport and began playing. Claude Johnson is the author of The Black Fives and has researched extensively the history of African American basketball teams predating integrated professional basketball leagues in the United States.
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On today's show, confronting body image challenges. Plus, the legal issues around aging fence laws, local "gutsy" women are featured in a Clinton Docuseries, and much more.
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Do you remember the first time you were keenly aware of your body? Maybe a bully a school pointed out your skin tone, or you noticed your hair didn't look quite like your siblings. Body image plays a major role in our lives, and not just as kids. On today's episode we hear from Dr. Angela Mensah, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas.
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In the latest episode of Undisciplined we hear from Washington County Judge Joseph Wood, the state's first Black county judge. In this excerpt we hear about his experience getting into politics.
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Joseph Wood is a surprising man in many ways. He was abandoned on the streets as a baby and was eventually fostered and adopted. He nearly became a Catholic priest. He’s a proud alumni of the historically black fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi. He’s a Chicago native Republican. And he’s also the first black county judge in the state of Arkansas. He sits down for an interview to discuss his life and time in politics with the Undisciplined crew.
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On today's show, the latest on recreational marijuana's status on the ballot. Plus, the Fort Smith Film Festival, It Came From Outer Space, the launch of a new season of Undisciplined, and much more.
