Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 3:00 pm (CST) for our upcoming Zoom webinar event with Dr. Flávia Rios, as she discusses Black History and Black Politics in Brazil. TDr. Rios (Ph.D, USP) is a Professor of Sociology at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Brazil. She was a Visiting Student Reasearcher Collaborator (VSRC) in the Department of Sociology at Princeton University (2013). Her main interests are Social Movements, racial inequalities, Affirmative Actions and Black thought. Flavia’s current research focuses on intersections between gender, race and democracy Click here to register. … Continue Reading »
Webinar | Talking About Race: Understanding Racial Identity Development and How It Affects US
The Shorewood Public Library and Shorewood School District will how a webinar with AADS Associate Professor, Erin Winkler. Dr. Winkler will share racial identity development models and explain how our understanding of-and reactions to-racialized issues in our daily lives are related to our own racial identity development process. Further, she will discuss some ways in which racial identity development affects children and youth specifically. Click here for more information … Continue Reading »
Webinar Series | Black History and Black Activism in Brazil & the United States
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 »