In a society shaped by the legacies of enslavement, white supremacy, and sexism, who has the right to a voice? In her recently-translated book, Djamila Ribeiro offers a compelling intervention into contemporary discussions of power and identity: the concept of “speaking place” (lugar de fala), which has become a crucial component of conversations on race […]
Join us for an engaging evening as we welcome Dr. Bryce Henson, author of Emergent Quilombos: Black Life & Hip Hop in Brazil. In this thought-provoking book, Henson delves into the legacy of quilombos—communities of Afro-Brazilian resistance formed by escaped enslaved people—and examines their ongoing influence on contemporary struggles for social justice in Brazil. Drawing […]
This week kicks off the first of the African American Studies Department’s 2024 Job Talks! These job talks are an opportunity for members of the UCLA community to come hear prospective faculty present on a topic they are experts in! Please come and see Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow, Christiana Kelly, PhD., this Wednesday, Jan. 29th! Read […]
Celebrate Chevalier's masterpieces on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall. Born in 1745 in Guadelupe on a slave plantation to a Senegalese slave mother, Nanon, Chevalier rose from the humblest of beginnings to conduct the finest orchestras appointed by French royals. Support Stellar Artists & Young Black Composers who will present timeless classics […]
The UCLA Department of African American Studies invites you to the Los Angeles PREMIERE of When We Free The World on Friday, April 25, 2025! Doors Open: 6:00pm, Program Begins: 6:30pm Join us for the Los Angeles PREMIERE of When We Free The World. The screening will be followed by a conversation with film producers […]
Join the Center of Study of Religion for an insightful exploration of "Power & Alterity in Black Religious Thought" with Professor Shamara Alhassan, delving into the profound dynamics shaping Black spiritual expression and identity!
Join us to hear from different faculty, alumni & staff about life after UCLA!
Lecturer: Ivy McGregor Global Strategist, Impact Architect, and Transformational Social Change Leader About the Speaker Ivy McGregor is considered one of the most respected voices in Generation NOW innovative strategic impact. With over 25 years of experience in cutting-edge business strategies, Ms. McGregor is a reservoir of knowledge, and a leading transformative collaborator within the […]
This talk will highlight the ways in which Langston Hughes and Ryan Coogler represent and exemplify salient elements of the blues ethos, while doing so nearly a century apart in nonmusical mediums. Central in this regard are the comparatively high degrees of significance that Hughes and Coogler attribute to dancing in blues aesthetics. Additional focus […]
WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on The Coroner's Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence with author Terence Keel & moderator Cerise Castle. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up […]
