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 …
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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 …
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire on WORT FM
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire joined WORT FM this week to speak on artist Herb Gentry, an artist featured in her exhibition, “Nordic Utopia? African American in the 20th Century”. Listen to the full conversation here.
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara’s research featured in “Sift & Winnow”
Department of African American Studies chair and professor, Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, has been featured in UW-Madison’s “Sift & Winnow” newsletter recognizing her innovative research and article published in the Wisconsin State Journal, entitled “Uncovering Wisconsin’s …
Opening tomorrow at the Chazen Museum of Art: Dr. Ethelene Whitmire’s “Nordic Utopia?”
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire’s co-curated exhibition “Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century” will be on display at UW-Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art from tomorrow, August 10th until November 10th. The Chazen Museum of …
We’re hiring: Associate Professor in African American Studies
The Department of African American Studies is seeking excellent candidates for an Associate Professor (tenured) position in the area of 20th-century African American History. We are particularly interested in applicants with interests in women’s history …
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara leads seminar for Nehemiah’s “Slavery and Capitalism” course
This summer, Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara has been leading a six-week seminar in partnership with Madison’s non-profit organization, the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development. The course, “Slavery and Capitalism”, explores and recognizes the history of …
Dr. Mosi Ifatunji publishes article with The American Sociological Association
Assistant Professor Dr. Mosi Ifatunji has published a new article for The American Sociological Association entitled “Toward an Ethnoracial Ontology for the Study of Race and Ethnicity: The Case of African Americans and Black Immigrants …