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 […]
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 […]
The internationally-acclaimed, multimedia theatrical event returns to LA for a one-night-only performance! Created by Tony Award–nominated theater maker, activist and author Bryonn Bain, LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN brings to life the humor, heartbreak and […]
Please join us for an upcoming research talk by Dr. Stephanie Keeney Parks, Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of African American Studies *Lunch will be provided. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged; a […]
Description: The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies invites you to the Los Angeles screening of When We Free The World on Friday, April 25, 2025! Doors Open: […]
Join us for a special screening of Sinners, preceded by an intimate mini-panel on the rich, chilling history of Black Horror. From the shadows of the past to the hauntings […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
