News Congratulations Spring 2022 Graduates! The Black Studies Department would like to congratulate our Spring 2022 graduates. We are proud of each of you! Graduates from the College of Liberal Sciences celebrate commencement this Saturday at commencement.uic.edu MAJORS… Prof. Beth Richie interviewed on KBLA-AM Tavis Smiley program Celebrating Black Heritage: DuSable, the founder of Chicago Telemundo Chicago interviewed Jaira Harrington, UIC assistant professor of Black studies, in a segment on the legacy and significance of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable in Chicago’s history. Congratulations to Professor Barbara Ransby; Frantz Fanon Lifetime Achievement Award The Caribbean Philosophical Association is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the association’s awards for contributions to philosophical thought, literature, and mentorship. For a list of all awardees visit here. Professor Richie joined PBS’ The Laura Flanders Show to discuss abolition feminism Professor Richie joined PBS’ The Laura Flanders Show along with Suzanne Pharr (co-founder of Southerners on New Ground) for a conversation entitled: "Freedom for Women Requires Abolition Feminism." Prof. Beth Richie Discusses Racialized State Violence and Gender-based Violence In a conversation with Boston Review, Dr. Beth Richie and the co-authors of “Abolition. Feminism. Now.” discuss why racialized state violence and gender-based violence have to be fought together. Professor Beth Richie speaks with scholars on Why the World Needs “Abolition. Feminism. Now.” Dr. Beth Richie, UIC professor of Black Studies and Head of Criminology, Law, and Justice, joined Democracy Now to discuss “Abolition. Feminism. Now.” her new book co-authored with Angela Davis and Gina Dent. Professor Barbara Ransby publishes a column in The Guardian reflecting on the impact and legacy in Black feminist thought In a column published by The Guardian, Barbara Ransby, UIC professor of Black studies, gender and women’s studies, and history; LAS distinguished professor; director of the Social Justice Initiative; and MacArthur Endowed Chair at… Prof. Barbara Ransby discussed the life and legacy of bell hooks on WBEZ's Reset Barbara Ransby, UIC professor of Black studies, gender and women’s studies, and history; LAS distinguished professor; director of the Social Justice Initiative; and MacArthur Endowed Chair at UIC; joined WBEZ’s “Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons” for… Prof. Stovall comments on the impact of grading inequality on CPS students David Stovall, UIC professor or Black studies and criminology, law and justice, discusses how grades impact children in a WBEZ story detailing its analysis that shows lower income students in Chicago Public Schools’ elementary… Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 18 Next
