All 28 Days of Black Excellence
February 10, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Shelley Davis
Shelley Davis, president and CEO of the Coleman Foundation, has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector since she was an urban planning and policy graduate student at UIC. Transcript
February 9, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Alfred Tatum
A leading expert on Black boys’ literacy development, Tatum was the dean of the UIC College of Education and directed the UIC Reading Clinic. He is provost of Metropolitan State University of Denver and professor in its College of Education. Transcript
February 8, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Gerald Hankerson
UIC alumnus Gerald Hankerson reminisces with host Aisha El-Amin about his successes and challenges as a student in “28 Days of Black Excellence.” Transcript
February 7, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Jamilah Okoe
Dr. Jamilah Okoe discusses her journey from earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing to pursuing her dream to become a doctor. Transcript
February 6, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Cecil Curtwright
Former associate provost for academic and enrollment services talks about his role in pioneering diversity and inclusion programs at UIC. Transcript
February 5, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Michelle Morrow
“Something that I would say to Black alumni: Maintain that connection with the institution,” says Michelle Morrow, a UIC alumna and former staff member. Transcript
February 4, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Horace Smith
College of Medicine grad says ‘You’ve got to have mentorship. No one makes it on their own.’ Transcript
February 3, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: LaDora Robinson-Locke
LaDora Robinson-Locke, director of human resources at Lincoln Park Zoo, has been influential in creating paid internships for students of color and exposing students to careers with cultural institutions. Transcript
February 2, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Charles Pickett
College of Business Administration alum and MBA student: “You’re not just in school to be in school for the sake of it. It’s an investment.” Transcript
February 1, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Tamara Edmonds Askew
UIC alumna Tamara Edmonds Askew talks about her career path and how she continues to give back to UIC students and the community. Transcript