All 28 Days of Black Excellence
February 16, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Ertharin Cousin
UIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. Transcript
February 13, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Roddric Sims
CHANCE career coach, author, and entrepreneur, Roddric W. Sims put his 1995 UIC degree to good use. Transcript
February 12, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Daphne Smith Marsh
“Sometimes you have to create a pathway,” says Daphne Smith Marsh. Transcript
February 11, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Keenan Artis
Born in the Philippines, 2018 UIC Business grad Keenan Artis describes how he overcame feeling unwelcome in his own country because of how he looks and who he loves. Transcript
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