Christy Clark-Pujara and Steve Kantrowitz appeared on our local public radio station last Friday to discuss the debate over historical commemoration and the removal of public statues. https://www.wpr.org/debate-over-statues-and-what-we-choose-remember
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Statement of Solidarity in Support of George Floyd
Statement of Solidarity in Support of George Floyd The Afro-American Studies Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is appalled, outraged and heartbroken by the brutal and senseless murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in our sister …
Natasha Cherono-Graduation Tribute
Congratulations Natasha Cherono! Class of 2020! Natasha Cherono: I am graduating with a Bachelors of Science in African American Studies with a certificate in Gender and Women Studies. I am a part of the …
Congratulations! Christy Clark-Pujara, Alexander Shashko, and Mosi Ifatunji Receive Honored Instructor Awards
Congratulations to Christy Clark-Pujara, Alexander Shashko, and Mosi Ifantuji! They are Spring 2020 recipients of the University Housing Honored Instructor Award.
Afro-American Studies Graduation Program
AAS Graduation Program Message From the Chair Dear Graduating Students, Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine addressing our graduating majors, certificate holders and graduate students under these circumstances. I know I …
Job Talk: Are You A Wigsplitter? Contraband Rhetoric And The Web Carceralpreneur
Anthony Black will be giving a job talk entitled Are You A Wigsplitter? Contraband Rhetoric And The Web Carceralpreneur on Friday, April 24 at 1:00 pm. Use the link below to join the talk on BBCollaborate Ultra …
Bright Ideas 2020: Launch a Black Theater Collective
Bright Ideas are back! Leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and people who are doing interesting things share their bright ideas for 2020 with the Cap Times. Find them posted here throughout the week and in print on …
A Tribute To Professor Teju Olaniyan
For Tejumola Olaniyan: Scholar, Teacher, Mentor, Father. Note: This is a very long post. In my moment of grief, I take solace in writing this reflection to process my confusion and sadness. Thank you to …
Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon
Last week the Department of Afro-American Studies co-sponsored a residency by Maxine Gordon who discussed her book, Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon with Professor Ethelene Whitmire accompanied by music from the …
An Evening with Jazz Author Maxine Gordon & the UW Blue Note Ensemble
An Evening with Jazz Author Maxine Gordon & the UW Blue Note Ensemble Thursday, October 31st at 7:30 pm Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue Free Admission