• Afro-Indigenous Solidarity & the Power of Music

    UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center—Optimist Room 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • FILM SCREENING: The Cry Of Jazz

    Kaplan Hall 193 Kaplan Hall 193, Los Angeles, CA

    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 […]

  • Department of African American Studies Commencement 2026

    Fowler Auditorium 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA

    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 […]

  • True Bruin Welcome — African American Studies Open House!

    African American Studies Department Lounge Rolfe Hall 1322

    Join us for the African American Studies Department Open House on September 23rd! Meet our staff, faculty, and academic advisor!  We hope this open house inspires you to join our […]