Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies on Friday, Nov 14th for a talk with Hess Love entitled, “Hoodoo Healing, Sinners, and African American Traditions of Care.” Hess Love is an expert in Hoodoo, an African American … Continue Reading »
AADS Seminar Series: Black Studies in the Public Square: Zohran Mamdani & NYC’s Mayoral Election
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies for a panel entitled, “Black Studies in the Public Square: Zohran Mamdani & NYC’s Mayoral Election” on November 7th at 11:30am. Panel participants include: Ryan Clancy (WI State Assemblyman) Amillia … Continue Reading »
AADS Seminar: “The Black Dollar in 19th Century Baltimore” Oct 17th
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies on October 17th at 1pm in Mitchell 206 for a presentation by Dr. Marcus Allen (History) entitled, “The Black Dollar in 19th Century Baltimore.” Please RSVP here: bit.ly/Allen_AADS or contact … Continue Reading »
55 Years of Black Reality at UWM
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Department on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 from 3-5 pm in the Ballroom of the UWM Student Union (2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.). Our celebration … Continue Reading »
Wild Burning Rage and Song: Replies to Scottsboro
The Department of African and African Diaspora Studies is proud to support the UWM Center for Jewish Studies’ upcoming event, “Wild Burning Rage and Song: Replies to Scottsboro.” The Scottsboro Trials stand as one of the most renowned miscarriages of … Continue Reading »
Black Feminist Symposium: Submissions Open
We invite you to submit your work to the Black Feminist Symposium, Feb 28th 2025. The theme this year is “Ain’t I A Woman: Reclaiming Self-Worth and Excellence.” Submissions are being accepted until Feb 7th, 2025 and may come from … Continue Reading »
“Mirrors, Windows, and Telescopes: A Study of Black Girls’ Engagement with Speculative Fiction” with AADS PhD Candidate Jamee Pritchard
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies for the upcoming seminar, “Mirrors, Windows, and Telescopes: A Study of Black Girls’ Engagement with Speculative Fiction” with AADS PhD Candidate Jamee Pritchard. This seminar will take place on January 24th from … Continue Reading »
Two Events with Dr. Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
Please join the UWM Department of English Creative Writing Program, Boswell Book Company, UWM Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, and UWM Women’s & Gender Studies for two events with Dr. Mecca Jamilah Sullivan on October 24th, … Continue Reading »
Presentation: “Mojo Workin: Hoodoo As Refuge and Response in Unjust Times”
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies and the Religious Studies program for a Zoom presentation entitled, “Mojo Workin: Hoodoo As Refuge and Response in Unjust Times” offered by practitioner Hess Love. October 10, 2024 11:30am-12:45pm CT … Continue Reading »
Becoming a Global Panther: An International Careers Event
Becoming a Global Panther: An International Careers Event Featuring: Free headshots Mini study abroad fair Panel on globalized careers Resource tables and more! Join the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Center for Student Experience and Talent, the … Continue Reading »