All African American

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, comedy

UIC Theatre play leaves audience thinking about power of the past

Roger Reeves, assistant professor of English

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 life

Annual event encourages students of color at UIC

Derrick Sanders

February 17, 2015

Director has inside notes on August Wilson’s ‘Piano Lesson’

UIC Theatre production of Pulitzer-winning play opens Friday

Derrick Sanders

February 3, 2015

August Wilson protégé directs ‘The Piano Lesson’ at UIC Theatre

Derrick Sanders directed later Wilson play off-Broadway

January 29, 2015

Exhibit recalls 1940 American Negro Exposition

Historic event celebrated African Americans’ post-Civil War contributions

Big James Montgomery

January 29, 2015

UIC celebrates Black History Month

Events explore the theme ‘Sports, Leadership and Legends’

Jennifer Richardson

January 20, 2015

New course considers Beyoncé and beyond

Course focuses on pop star Beyoncé and U.S. black womanhood

Still from the movie "Selma"

January 13, 2015

Is historical fiction of ‘Selma’ true to history?

Despite problems, film is powerful and moving, says UIC historian

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