News Covid-19 Updates and Resources Visit the following pages to find up-to-date information on Covid-19 vaccinations, resources, and UIC policies. Dr. Jaira Harrington Interviewed on ANP Radio to Discuss Black History Month in the U.S. Dr. Jaira Harrington was recently interviewed on ANP RADIO- Asociación Nacional de Periodistas del Perú Radio On-Line, Voces Afro Peruanas to share her thoughts on Black History Month in the U.S. Through a… Dr. Terrion Williamson Discusses Environmental Justice and New BMI Justice Hub Dr. Terrion Williamson, Founder and Director of the Black Midwest Initiative (hosted through the Black Studies department), recently shared exciting news about the new Black Midwest Justice Hub. The hub, which received a… Dr. Jaira Harrington Receives Honors in Teaching Recognition Program Congratulations to Dr. Jaira Harrington for her recognition in the 2024-25 Teaching Recognition Program! This program celebrates outstanding teaching at UIC and is a unique opportunity for faculty to showcase their dedication to… BLST 100 Students Attend "The Killing Floor" Film Screening! Students from our Fall 2024 Introduction to Black Studies course, taught by Dr. Cedric Johnson, visited the Gene Siskel Film Center to screen a digital restoration of the 1984 film, The Killing Floor.… LAS Interview with Public Health major and Black Studies minor Theresa Ezeani on her research and exhibition project! Public Health major and Theater and Black Studies minor Theresa Ezeani was recently interviewed with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for her research and ongoing exhibition work titled Grief, Action,… LAS Interview with Black Studies student Venus Obazuaye on their research and exhibition project! Black Studies and Chemistry double major Venus Obazuaye was recently interviewed with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for their research and ongoing exhibition work titled Grief, Action, Joy- Black Women… New book from Dr. Andy Clarno Professor Andy Clarno’s co-authored book Imperial Policing: Weaponized Date in Carceral Chicago is out! Co-authored by Enrique Alvear Moreno, Janaé Bonsu-Love, Lydia Dana, Michael De Anda Muñiz, Ilā Ravichandran, Haley Volpintesta, and Andy Clarno, the… Dr. Ransby Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced their election of Dr. Barbara Ransby to the Academy and warmly welcomed her as a new member. Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts… Dr. Ransby comments on the Democratic Nomination of Vice President Harris in Democracy Now! Black Studies professor Dr. Barbara Ransby recently spoke with Juan González and Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! on her thoughts following Vice President Kamala Harris’ formal acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination. Dr.… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 18 Next
