African-American Studies

Dawson seeks change through political research

As director of Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, Michael Dawson sees flux in views about race and progress.


William Harms

Scholars work to make Defender collection public

University helps a great Chicago family make a great gift to the city.


Josh Schonwald

How UChicago became a hub for black intellectuals

Scholars who got a rare chance here became leaders across the nation.


Historic election grips community

Campus celebrates Obamas’ journey from South Side to White House.


Steve Kloehn

Greg Borzo

Artists who defied convention

The University of Chicago Department of Visual Arts’ exhibition reveals little-known South Side scene that reflects the turmoil of the times.


Susie Allen

Sudhir Venkatesh: Not your average sociologist

Sudhir Venkatesh, AM'92, PhD'97, chronicles the lives of those whose livelihoods are off the books.


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