Latest Past Events

Department of African American Studies Commencement 2026

Fowler Auditorium 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles

Celebrate Excellence: 2026 UCLA African American Studies Commencement Join us for a momentous occasion as we honor the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of our graduating class. This year’s theme centers […]

FILM SCREENING: The Cry Of Jazz

Kaplan Hall 193 Kaplan Hall 193, Los Angeles

This documentary by Edward Bland frames jazz as a profound structural mirror of African American history. By interweaving scenes of urban life with intellectual debate, the film critiques the superficial appropriation of […]

Afro-Indigenous Solidarity & the Power of Music

UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center—Optimist Room 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles

Hosts: Moderated & Co-Hosted by Professor Kyle T. Mays (UCLA) Co-Hosted by Author & Professor, Bryce Henson (Texas A&M University) Featuring Guest Speakers: Bassist, Singer, & Composer, Esperanza Spalding Vocalist, […]