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Associate Professor Johari Jabir Discusses Latest Book with New Books Network
Jabir joined the New Books Network to discuss his latest book “Conjuring Freedom: Music and Masculinity in the Civil War’s ‘Gospel Army.’"
Former Grace Holt Speaker Nicole Franklin Featured in The Chicago Defender
The UIC alumna and filmaker previews her new narrative feature film, “Title VII”.
Diverse Issues Magazines Highlights Professor Roderick Ferguson
Ferguson earned a bachelor’s from Howard University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of California, San Diego.
Associate Professor Amanda Lewis Interviewed for NPR Piece on Racial Segregation
Lewis, who is associate professor of African American studies and sociology, addresses the importance of the report’s findings, but also why it is an example of why society is so segregated
Professor Barbara Ransby Named in Top Women in "Higher Education"
University of Illinois at Chicago distinguished professor Barbara Ransby has been named among the top 25 women in higher education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine.
JOINT STATEMENT Regarding the anti-Semitic, anti-Black, and anti-Arab and Muslim Posters
Regarding Posters on UIC’s Campus March 20, 2017
Q&A Spotlight with Graduate Student Zorgie Sanchez
Special guest at this year's Grace Holt Celebration.
Students Awarded Departmental and Grace Holt Awards
Taelar Scott, Ethalle Thompson, and Katie Speth have been awarded by the Department of African American Studies for their academic achievement and service in relation to African American lives. Scott is a senior…
Q&A on UNC Associate Professor of History, Christopher Cameron
Cameron teaches courses on colonial and revolutionary America, slavery, and abolitionism.
Roderick Ferguson Elected President of American Studies Association
The Departments of African American Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies are pleased to announce the election of their colleague, Professor Roderick Ferguson, to the post of President-Elect of the American Studies Association…