A fusion of traditional musical theatre, hip-hop, and spoken-word poetics, this "spokenwordical" is inspired by the 1975 musical The Wiz. What It Iz is a journey of self-discovery from the birth of hip-hop through the social and political corruption that fuels the current incarceration epidemic. Poignant and humorous, mesmerizing and musical, come see What It […]
Monday, April 10th, 2017 11:30pm-1:00pm UCLA Royce Hall The UCLA Academic Advancement Program Proudly Presents The 5th Annual Winston C. Doby Distinguished Lecture featuring THE HONORABLE JOHN LEWIS United States House of Representatives Tickets are free of charge Available from the UCLA Central Ticket Office in person or by phone (310) 825-2101 Click Here for […]
Obsesion- Cuban Hip Hop DuoIn Residence at UCLA Wednesday-Thursday, April 12-13 Wednesday, April 12, 3-5 p.m Cuban Hip Hop: Desde el principio Schoenberg Music Building, Room 1100 (Schoenberg Auditorium) Documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Obsesion and filmmaker Vanessa Díaz (Visiting researcher at Chicano Studies Research Center) Co-sponsor: Department of Ethnomusicology Thursday, April 13, 5-7 […]
Emancipation & Empire: Africa and the Project of Black Studies presents Professor Siba N'Zatioula Grovogui Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University at the Black Forum at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies; UCLA 153 Haines Hall Monday, April 24th, 2017 12:00pm-2:00pm All workshops will be based on a pre-circulated paper. Hardcopies are […]
Emancipation & Empire: Africa and the Project of Black Studies presents Professor E. Kwame Otu Carter G. Woodson Center for African-American and African Studies, University of Virginia at the Black Forum at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies; UCLA 153 Haines Hall Monday, May 8th, 2017 12:00pm-2:00pm All workshops will be based on a […]
A Talk with Richard C. Brown: From Appalachia to the Academy Join us in a colloquia to hear Richard C. Brown speak about his experience growing up black in Appalachia during the Civil Rights Era, his journey migrating to New York during the height of the African-American Great Migration, and his experience collaborating with his […]
Design for the Decades with Ruth E. Carter, UCLA TFT Copley Center’s Swarovski Designer-in-Residence UCLA Bridges Theater Monday, May 15th, 2017 7:00pm-9:00pm (reception to follow) Ruth E. Carter’s unparalleled ability to develop an authentic story through costume and character has made her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers today. She has […]
RESCHEDULED TO MAY 17th, 2017 Film Screening & Discussion of: BaddDDD, Sonia Sanchez Screening will be followed by a Discussion with Dr. Sonia Sanchez + Book Signing and Reception. Date: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm Location: CNSI Auditorium (South Campus) RSVP HERE
The following information is in regards to the Department of African American Studies commencement ceremony. Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2017 Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium; 308 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tickets: Students may request up to 4 complimentary tickets. There will be a $12.00 charge (per ticket) to your BruinBill […]
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