“As an African American scholar who has studied the Harlem Renaissance and the experiences of Black Americans living in Denmark, a country I’ve visited 18 times, I have been retracing Larsen’s footsteps in Copenhagen for …
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The Division of the Arts calls for submissions
The Bolz Center for Arts Administration and the Division of the Arts have opened an opportunity for student entrepreneurs with an interest in the arts: Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 17, …
Dr. Stovall wins Paul and Kate Farmer English Journal Writing Award
Dr. Jessica Lee Stovall has been awarded the Paul and Kate Farmer English Journal Writing Award for her article “Black Teachers’ Use of Liberatory Design to Promote Literacies of Healing” co-written with Lamar Timmons-Long, Thomas …
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara’s “Dark Work” exhibited at the John Brown House Museum
Professor Christy Clark-Pujara’s Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island is exhibited at the John Brown House Museum through the Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence, Rhode Island. The exhibit will be on …
Thank you: Fill the Hill 2024
The Department of African American Studies extends its gratitude and thanks for all who donated and participated in last week’s Fill the Hill fundraising campaign! 860 Dollars 9 Gifts If you missed the opportunity to …
Save the Date for UW’s Fill the Hill: October 24-25
Learn more about the 2024 Fill the Hill campaign here.
Welcome Lunch: Fall 2024
Thank you to the students, affiliates, faculty, and staff who attended the department’s Welcome Lunch yesterday! This lunch was a great opportunity to recap the first few weeks of the semester together, share research, and …
Ethnic Studies Mixer: Fall 2024
Thank you to all the students, staff, and faculty who attended the Ethnic Studies Mixer yesterday! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers and colleagues in person, something we don’t often get to …
Crystal Wilkinson to visit Wisconsin for book release: “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts”
Former Kentucky Poet Laureate and author, Crystal Wilkinson will be at Seven Acre Dairy Company to discuss and read from her new book Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts on Wednesday, September 18th and Thursday, September 19th. Reserve …
Dr. Melanie Herzog to give panel discussion at Brooklyn Museum
Dr. Melanie Herzog will participate in the panel “Integrity and Bravery: Remembering Elizabeth Catlett” at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday, September 14, part of the day-long opening celebration for the exhibition “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black …