African Americans

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.


Chicago’s hidden Renaissance

Jacqueline Goldsby explores a little-known African American literary movement at the University's 30th annual Humanities Day Oct. 25.


Josh Schonwald

Cathy Cohen

Title: D. Gale Johnson Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science

Expertise: African American Politics, Gender, Politics, Social movements

Departmental website: https://political-science.uchicago.edu/directory/cathy-cohen

Michael Dawson

Title: John D. MacArthur Professor Emeritus in Political Science and the College

Expertise: African Americans, Politics, Public opinion

Departmental website: https://political-science.uchicago.edu/directory/michael-dawson