How hip hop artists are defining a ‘modern Indigenous identity’
Professor Kyle Mays explores the concept of how hip hop has been a part of the journey for many who have grown up through a variety of indigenous cultures. Read […]
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‘The Red Line’ panel discusses representation of black creatives in Hollywood
The cast and crew of “The Red Line,” a CBS limited series following three families impacted by the police shooting of an unarmed, black man. The panel highlighted the challenges […]
Official Announcement of Residency- Brenda Elaine Stevenson
During its annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) announced that Brenda Elaine Stevenson, University of California, Los Angeles, has been selected to receive the inaugural […]
“Windows on the World” film has just won best director and two other awards at the Method Film Festival in LA
The film for which Professor Bryonn Bain is involved, “Windows on the World”, just won best director and two other awards at the Method Film Festival in LA! The film […]
Congratulations to Prof. Kelly Lytle Hernandez
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernandez has been named director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies effective July 2019. Dr. Lytle Hernandez […]
With ‘Chocolate Cities,’ Marcus Hunter seeks to incite new understanding of the history of black life in America.
As another Black History Month draws to a close, it is important to remember that when it comes to critical race theory — research and practices that demand a constant […]
Congratulations to our some of our faculty members for becoming finalist in 2019 Prose Awards!
Please join us in congratulating not 1, not 2, but 3 of our faculty who’s books are on the list for the The Association of American Publishers 2019 Prose Awards […]
Launch of Kimberlé Crenshaw’s new podcast!
Please join us in congratulating and supporting the launch of Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw’s new podcast, “Intersectionality Matters”. Featuring on the ground interviews with some of the world’s most innovative activists, artists, […]
Professor Pat Turner is mentioned in a recent Los Angles Times article
Please join us in congratulating Professor Pat Turner for providing expertise and being mention in the LA Time article. Check out the article here: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-snopes-website-20181004-story.html
Professor Bryonn Bain’s “Lyrics from Lockdown” is a success!
Please join us in congratulating the success of Professor Bryonn Bain’s Lyrics from Lockdown three-day residence at the Kennedy Center.
