A first-of-its-kind event, Milwaukee Film’s Minority Health Film Festival (MHFF) uses film to spark conversation and create critical dialogue around well-being. By connecting film with personal health experiences, the MHFF confronts stigmas and removes barriers limiting wellness discussions—ultimately helping our community address health disparities in minority communities.… Continue Reading »
AADS Webinar with Representative David Bowen
Please join us for our first 2020-21 webinar event with Representative David Bowen, Wisconsin State Assemblyman of Milwaukee district 10. He will discuss policy issues he thinks most important for Black Milwaukee followed by a Q&A discussion. The webinar will take place on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 p.m.… Continue Reading »
Student Spotlight: AADS Minor, Kayla Chambers, receives Michael W. Ross Scholarship
The Department of African and African Diaspora Studies is excited to announce that Kayla Chambers has been awarded the 2020-21 Michael W. Ross Scholarship. Kayla is a junior at UWM, pursuing a double major in Pre-Law and Psychology, with a … Continue Reading »