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Black Student Activism: What We Can Learn from Earlier Activism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Office of Student Engagement and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Date
Jan 19, 2021   1:00 - 2:00 pm  
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Campus Humanities Calendar

With Dean Joy Ann Williamson-Lott, author of Black Power on Campus, The University of Illinois, 1965–1975

Black Power on Campus is an informative piece that captures the intentional activism of Black students at the University of Illinois following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Attendees will relive those students’ hopes and dreams for a university that honors the Black student experience, diversity in education, and equal opportunities for all students. Dr. Williamson-Lott presents her text from the standpoint of a historian and author who explores social movements in higher education, but engages in Q&A as a proud alumna who greatly benefited from student activism of yesteryear. This event is open to university students, faculty, and staff who share a passion for supporting young activists. For additional information or to request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact ovp@illinois.edu.

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