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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
The Department of African and African Diaspora Studies is proud to support the “Under African Skies” program at the Manfred Olsen Planetarium here at UW-Milwaukee. Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives across the expansive African continent. Each Friday from Feb … Continue Reading »
Please join the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies for “Unveiling Black Milwaukee: Perspectives on Music, Art, and Sports” on February 21st, 6:30-7:45pm in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Panelists include Dr. Kidiocus King Carroll, Assistant Professor in AADS; Jamila … Continue Reading »
Please join us Friday, Feb 9, 12:30-1:30 in Mitchell Hall 206 for an AADS Seminar from Dr. Kidiocus King-Carroll, entitled “Regulating Sexual and Racial Difference in Postwar Milwaukee.” Post-WWII Cold War attitudes in the U.S. promoted containment, especially regarding racial … Continue Reading »