Join us for our upcoming webinar series with Black Brazilian and Black American experts and activists who will share their knowledge of Black history and experiences of Black activism to combat racism and sexism in two of the world’s largest democracies. This series is co-sponsored by the Department of African & African Diaspora Studies and the Black Student Cultural Center at UWM.… Continue Reading »
2020 Virtual Graduate School Open House Application Fee Waiver from Dean’s Scholarship
This year, the Graduate School will pay the application fee for all applicants who register for, and attend a virtual Open House Event for their program of interest and begin their application on or after October 19, 2020. Please see Fee Waiver Instructions for complete details.… Continue Reading »
Fall 2021 AADS Graduate Applications
Fall 2021 applications now open for MA & Ph.D. Programs in African and African Diaspora Studies. Apply today!… Continue Reading »
Milwaukee Film | Minority Health Film Festival 2020, September 10-24
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 »
UPCOMING WEBINAR | ARTISTS OF BLACK LIVES MATTER
Join us Friday, June 17th (11-12:30) in a town hall to discuss the art of the movement for black lives. Our panelists use their art to powerfully challenge society, uplift black art, and inspire change through a variety of mediums—dance, music, spoken word, visual art and more. … Continue Reading »
AADS Media, Webinars, Publications, and Public Service Activities During the Pandemic.
A list of AADS faculty and student contribution since the beginning of the pandemic, including media mentions, webinars, presentations, interviews, opinion editorials, statements, reports, journal articles, fundraising, and public service.… Continue Reading »
Virtual Event: Sisters Like Me | Black Girl Magic
Sisters like me is an event for Black womxn-identified students to facilitate community and bonding. Join us for an afternoon of Black Girl Magic! Black womxn leaders on and off campus will be facilitating discussions and sharing their experiences with self-care as a radical and important act, especially during this current climate. Presented by UWM Women’s Resource Center and UWM Black Student Cultural Center. … Continue Reading »
Zoom Webinar: The Powerful Youth-led Protest Movement
Join us Friday, June 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.in a town hall to discuss a new generation of young leadership embodied in the current mass demonstrations. Our panelists are local activists, officials, and academics who will discuss what is special about this moment, their bold strategies confronting violent and racist structures, and what they think is needed going forward to truly effect the transformation of our institutions… Continue Reading »