February 24, 2015
Alumni novelist intertwines fact, fiction with ‘keen insight’Jeffery Renard Allen’s new work examines life of piano-prodigy slave
February 24, 2015
‘Piano Lesson’ a brilliant mix of philosophy, comedyUIC Theatre play leaves audience thinking about power of the past
February 24, 2015
‘Not only a brilliant poet, but also a powerful intellectual’Researcher of the Year Roger Reeves: poems explore African American experience
February 20, 2015
Media Advisory: Black students get preview of college lifeAnnual event encourages students of color at UIC
February 17, 2015
Director has inside notes on August Wilson’s ‘Piano Lesson’UIC Theatre production of Pulitzer-winning play opens Friday
February 3, 2015
August Wilson protégé directs ‘The Piano Lesson’ at UIC TheatreDerrick Sanders directed later Wilson play off-Broadway
January 29, 2015
Exhibit recalls 1940 American Negro ExpositionHistoric event celebrated African Americans’ post-Civil War contributions
January 29, 2015
UIC celebrates Black History MonthEvents explore the theme ‘Sports, Leadership and Legends’
January 20, 2015
New course considers Beyoncé and beyondCourse focuses on pop star Beyoncé and U.S. black womanhood
January 13, 2015
Is historical fiction of ‘Selma’ true to history?Despite problems, film is powerful and moving, says UIC historian