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, […]

What It Iz! The Spokenwordical

What It Iz! The Spokenwordical The UCLA Department of African American Studies, The Institute of Inequality and Democracy, and the Department of Theater present What It Iz: The Spokenwordical ! What It Iz will be performed during the BARS Conference at UCLA over the weekend of October 13th - 15th, 2017. Performances will take place […]

Black as Space, Femme as Future: An Afrofuturist Feminist Roundtable

Black as Space, Femme as Future: An Afrofuturist Feminist Roundtable Thursday, October 19th, 2017 4:00pm-7:00pm UCLA Young Research Library (YRL), Room 11348 Conversations with Andre Carrington, Department of English and Philosophy | Drexel University Nalo Hopkinson, Department of Creative Writing | UC Riverside Tananarive Due, Department of African American Studies | UCLA

Futures of Black Radicalism

Futures of Black Radicalism Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 1:30pm-6:00pm California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) Auditorium (located in South Campus) RSVP https://futuresofblackradicalism.eventbrite.com   Schedule 1:30pm-2:00pm Pre-Reception (with refreshments) 2:00pm-3:30pm Response to book by Jonathan Gomez, Olufemi Taiwo, Thabisile Griffin, and Marques Vestal and author response by Alex Lubin and Gaye Theresa Johnson 3:45pm-5:00pm Authors and Artivist Dialogue […]