January 13, 2015
Is historical fiction of ‘Selma’ true to history?Despite problems, film is powerful and moving, says UIC historian
January 7, 2015
‘Selma’ brings civil rights history to today’s headlinesFilm, opening Friday, follows legendary figures in pivotal time
December 2, 2014
Make Election Day Registration permanentSimple solution to increasing young voter turnout
November 18, 2014
The 20-year-olds who helped change historyFreedom Summer volunteers risked life for voting rights
June 17, 2014
Remembering ’64 civil rights campaignEnergetic group gathers for ‘Freedom Dreams, Freedom Now!’
May 27, 2014
Civil rights conference marks struggle for voting rightsUIC physician joins activists, scholars, at landmark anniversary event
May 20, 2014
Conference marks Freedom Summer anniversaryActivists, scholars remember landmark in civil rights movement
March 18, 2014
‘We must break the culture of ignorance’Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to UIC crowd in Student Center East
February 26, 2013
Fighting for ‘life, liberty, pursuit of happiness’Donna Brazile speaks with the soft drawl of her native New Orleans, but she carries a big stick.