The 47th Annual Latin American Film Series

Special Event // March 31st – April 4th UWM’s Latin American Film Series returns this April for its 47th year, showcasing recent feature-length films from across Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s lineup includes a variety of dramatic, comedic, …

Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot (Meeting With Pol Pot)

Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) – 1978. Three journalists are invited by the Khmer Rouge to conduct an exclusive interview with the regime’s leader, Pol Pot. The country seems idyllic, but behind the Potemkin village presented to the journalists, the Khmer Rouge …

Meals with Meaning with Angela Davis

Share a meal and a meaningful conversation with one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice, Angela Davis. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and …

Angela Davis Reading Group

Join us to read and discuss select Angela Davis texts to prepare for her visit to campus. Women’s and Gender Studies faculty will lead the discussion in the Women’s Resource Center. Texts will be provided, no need to read in advance.

Black History Month Kickoff

Celebrate Black History Month with an energetic kickoff filled with vibrant vendors, engaging crafts, and delicious treats—including cheesecake from Baked Dreams Creations! Enjoy dynamic performances, strolling from Greek Life, and a joyful community atmosphere that sets the tone for a powerful month of celebration. 

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Derrick Harriell

Derrick Harriell is the Interim Director of the Black Student Cultural Center and Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His previous collections of poems include Stripper in Wonderland, Come Kingdom, Cotton, and Ropes, winner of the 2014 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Poetry Book Award. His short story, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On,” was the recipient of the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award. He holds an MFA from Chicago State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His forthcoming coauthored book with celebrated rapper 2 Chainz, The Voice in My Head is God, will be published in March 2026. 

Black History Month Closing Celebration

Celebrate the finale of Black History Month with an unforgettable community gathering! Savor delicious food from Immy’s African Cuisine, experience the vibrant artistry of Ko-Thi Dance Company, and get moving with lively line dancing hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life. Come together in joy, rhythm, and community as we honor Black history, culture, and legacy! 

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring *aya

*aya is a Palestinian singer/songwriter based in Milwaukee, creating a unique blend of indie and soul that resonates deeply with listeners. With a smooth, jazzy voice, *aya writes about universal themes like self-reflection, love, loss, mental health, and personal growth, making their music both intimate and relatable. Inspired by the artistry of Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Faye Webster, Amy Winehouse, and Outkast, they seamlessly weave together genres to create a sound that’s unmistakably their own.