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Berkeley Talks: The performance of labor

March 28, 2022

In episode 134 of Berkeley Talks, Black feminist artists and cultural workers communally explore the questions of how the forms and methods of opera, surrealism, free jazz, poetry and dance help us communicate the concerns of radical Black feminisms.

A través del rap: grupo Krudxs Cubensi promueve el respeto y la inclusión

February 10, 2022 | Telemundo 48

El grupo Krudxs Cubensi, integrado Odaymar y Oli, busca a través del rap mover corazones, emociones y llamar a la libertad. Odaymar y Oli representan a la comunidad LGBTQ+ y se identifican como queers y feministas que defienden su causa. “Con el rap tu consigues un beat, escribes tus líricas, las pones juntas y ya es una manera asequible para la gente que no tiene mucho poder hacer la música”, explicaron.

Welcome Our Dissertation & Postdoc Abolition Democracy Fellows!

May 28, 2021 | The Black Studies Collaboratory

We are excited to support and learn from this talented and innovative group of interdisciplinary scholars each working at the leading edge of Black Studies

Hip Hop Duo Krudxs Cubensi Joins BSC as Artist Fellows

May 14, 2021 | The Black Studies Collaboratory

The Black Studies Collaboratory (BSC) at UC Berkeley is excited to announce that the Afro-Cuban queer feminist Hip Hop duo, Krudxs Cubensi, will join the Abolition Democracy Fellows program (ADFP) as Artist Fellows.

Welcome Zachary Norris: Our Inaugural Activist-in-Residence!

April 27, 2021 | The Black Studies Collaboratory

The Black Studies Collaboratory (BSC) at UC Berkeley is pleased to announce that Zachary Norris will take part in the Abolition Democracy Fellows Program as the first Activist-in-Residence.

Welcome Sadie Barnette: Our Inaugural Artist Fellow!

April 23, 2021 | The Black Studies Collaboratory

The Black Studies Collaboratory (BSC) at UC Berkeley is pleased to announce that Sadie Barnette will be the BSC inaugural Artist Fellow.

Welcome Daphne Muse: Our Inaugural Elder in Residence!

March 23, 2021 | The Black Studies Collaboratory

The Black Studies Collaboratory is honored to announce Ms. Daphne Muse as the inaugural Elder-in-Residence. Hosted under the Abolition Democracy Fellows Program

Berkeley, College of Letters and Science: UC Berkeley’s Department of African American Studies Awarded $2.8 Million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

January 18, 2021 | Berkeley Letters & Science

The Division of Social Sciences congratulates UC Berkeley African American Studies on this inspiring achievement.

Center for Education Partnerships: UC Berkeley’s African American Studies Department Receives $2.8M Grant

January 18, 2021 | Center for Educational Partners

UC Berkeley’s African American studies department was awarded a $2.8 million grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation on Dec. 11, 2020, to support an initiative led by the department’s faculty.

The Daily Californian: UC Berkeley’s African American studies department receives $2.8M grant

January 18, 2021 | The Daily Californian

UC Berkeley’s African American studies department was awarded a $2.8 million grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation on Dec. 11, 2020, to support an initiative led by the department’s faculty.

The Grio: UC Berkeley’s African American Studies Department awarded $2.8 million for community project

January 17, 2021 | The Grio

UC Berkeley’s African American Studies Department has received a $2.8 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to expand its community impact.

Yahoo: UC Berkeley’s African American Studies Department awarded $2.8 million for community project

January 17, 2021 | Yahoo!

“Black Studies Collaboratory,” a three-year project that is overseen by the department, is set to expand Black studies outside of the classroom to educate the community and general public. The project is led by professors Leigh Raiford and Tianna S. Paschel.

Berkeley News: Berkeley African American Studies awarded $2.8 million grant to expand community impact

January 15, 2021 | Berkeley News

What is the role of Black studies in building a more just future? What lessons from Black feminist, radical and intellectual traditions can we apply to this moment in history? And how do we solidify our commitment to Black studies as a public good?