Obsesion Cuban Hip Hop Duo In Residence at UCLA

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 and Empire Series: Professor Siba N’Zatioula Grovogui

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 and Empire Series: Professor E. Kwame Otu

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

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 […]

Costume Designer, Ruth E Carter: Design for the Decades

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 […]

Film Screening & Discussion of: BaddDDD, Sonia Sanchez

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  

Department of African American Studies Commencement Ceremony

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 […]

Ethnic & Indigenous Studies Welcome

Ethnic & Indigenous Studies Welcome We are #EthnicStudies. Explore African American Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicana/o Studies at our FREE event with food, music, and giveaways with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Learn how Ethnic and Indigenous Studies fits into your UCLA experience and beyond.   Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 4PM […]

Black Convocation 2017

The Black Convocation is an annual event that welcomes new and returning students to the UCLA campus and makes them aware of the different organizations, departments, and resources available to serve them. It is an evening full of Bruin pride, providing encouragement, anecdotes about the past, and a glimpse of the future from UCLA faculty, […]