Collective Statement of Solidarity In response to police violence against Black and Brown people in our city and nationwide and the recent murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Joel Acevedo, Ahmaud Arbery, and a painfully long list of others, we write in strong … Continue Reading »
Statement of Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia
The Department of French, Italian, and Comparative Literature strongly endorses the Statement of Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia by UWM’s Asian Faculty and Staff Association. We affirm our commitment to supporting and advocating for students, faculty, and staff of … Continue Reading »
French, Italian, and Comparative Literature supports Prof. Williams
We support FICL faculty member Demetrius Williams in his efforts to work with local organizations and investigate apparent racial profiling in our community. Two black pastors wanted help with a flat tire. A sheriff’s deputy asked if they had guns … Continue Reading »
Prof. Demetrius Williams discusses race in Milwaukee and Sherman Park
Demetrius Williams, associate professor of Comparative Literature and Religious Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and pastor of Community Baptist Church, recently sat down with OnMilwaukee.com to discuss race and community-building in Sherman Park and throughout the city.… Continue Reading »