African American Studies Scholars Cultural Committee

Black Studies Matter: Meet the activists who made America's universities more diverse How one of the nation's biggest—and most violent—campus protests brought diversity to the rest of America.

Show up and let the Academic Senate know that it's time for the University of Illinois to .

Today the Academic Senate will be voting on whether or not they support Project 1000! Come out and show your support!

AASSCC's volunteer coordinator explains why she will

Stand with Black and Latinx students as we demand the reinstatement of the DAAS academic adviser.

Our sit-in continues! We will not allow the UIUC administration or the leadership of the Department of African American Studies to eliminate the academic advisor position within OUR department.

Sign the petition to keep Mr. Turner as the DAAS academic adviser and curriculum coordinator.

Black students UIUC: Petition for the Retention of Lou Turner as the African-American Studies Advisor Mr. Lou Turner is currently facing possible removal from his position of advisor in the Department of African-American Studies. Mr. Turner is an invaluable member of the DAAS and his departure would mean a great loss for students who have formed relationships with him as well as any student who inte...

The Department of African American Studies stands alongside its Black students as we call for the implementation of !

BUF UIUC has received public support for from the Department of African American Studies! Please share to spread awareness about our campaign to not only have more Black students recruited and retained at this university, but also to transform the entire campus community.
"Our students regularly encounter racial slurs and insults in passing, scribblings on the Quad, and racist notes on doors. Emboldened white supremacists basking in the after-glow of the recent presidential election have struck fear in the hearts of students of color on campus. Black students have received invitations to a lynching. Students have encountered images of the racist “Chief” mascot adorned on “Unofficial” t-shirts, nooses hung on doors, and racist posters on campus. Every year, we tread over the same tracks as the year before, constantly working to protect our students from white supremacy and other forms of hate. These are common features of life for African American college students on the campus of UIUC. Given these realities, we support the Black United Front in seeking to increase African American student enrollment at--and to transform--the University. We ask that you join us in this endeavor. As faculty dedicated to realizing the historic motto of African American Studies --“academic excellence and social responsibility”--we heartily support Project 1000."
LINK: http://www.afro.illinois.edu/news/

Black Education Matters!

Even though Black people make up 15% of Illinois, and Black students make up nearly 18% of Illinois public schools, at UIUC we still represent less than 6% of the student body.
WE DEMAND: UIUC recruit and enroll at least 1000 Black students with each incoming class by Fall 2020 and that the Department of African American Studies, the Bruce D. Nesbitt Cultural Center, and the recruitment and retention programs that target Black students all receive the resources they need to be successful.
Link to Project 1000 Quick Summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nr2XX49AH4_2Pc4Y7fdlwbQvT6GYHdB8TWO4QY6QeZc/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Full Project 1000 Program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vYwH2tiU25rZADiTA4q_priZv-hhyU8HtSRfhptcM8E/edit?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars!

Don't forget to register for the 2017 Black and Latina Womxn Summit!

Registration link: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4520483

Call for Proposal (if you're interested or know of someone who is interested in submitting a workshop proposal): https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7535277

Volunteer link: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3909135

Black students deserve better!

Why Poor Schools Can’t Win at Standardized Testing The companies that create the most important state and national exams also publish textbooks that contain many of the answers. Unfortunately, low-income school districts can’t afford to buy them.

If not now, then when?

: The UIUC Black United Front (BUF), a collective of Black students from numerous black student organizations, demands the implementation of Project 1000 as we seek to provide this campus community with a sensible step forward on the issue of chronic Black student under-representation. Even though Black people make up 15% of Illinois, and Black students make up nearly 18% of Illinois public schools, at UIUC we still represent less than 6% of the student body.

WE DEMAND: UIUC recruit and enroll at least 1000 Black students with each incoming class by Fall 2020.

Link to Project 1000 Quick Summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nr2XX49AH4_2Pc4Y7fdlwbQvT6GYHdB8TWO4QY6QeZc/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Full Project 1000 Program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lipqs7_k1y3QSL-NYhdGJgL2tMtRiBgHX0J8HHP5Mpk/edit?usp=sharing

This Tuesday at 7 pm!

Be sure to make your way to the Art Theater this Tuesday at 7PM for a showing of Black film classic "Cooley High". Following the film, there will be a panel discussion facilitated by the North End Breakfast Club.

AASSCC and the Department of African American Studies will sorely miss you Mr. Summerville!

Local choral legend dies at 72 Willie T. Summerville taught music in Champaign and Urbana schools for almost 40 years, continued teaching at the UI in retirement, and had recently marked 50 years as choir director for St. Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Tomorrow at BNAACC at noon!

Black United Front UIUC will be hosting FFTS this week. They'll be presenting "Project 1000: A Black Student Campaign to Fund Black Futures". Join us at BNAACC to learn more!

There will be no discussion today! But take a look at last week's discussion "Bridging Black History & Free Black Futures". We thank you for joining us and look forward to seeing you next Friday!

Have you heard about ? Come to a planning session this Sunday at 2 pm to learn what black students at UIUC doing to increase black student enrollment and retention.

Take a stand against colonialism and trade in your Chief shirt for a free Illinois shirt.

For more information on the mascot issue go to https://www.facebook.com/NAISOatUIUC/posts/1370735799654901

Check out these free workshops on digital technology offered by the college of LAS.

Technology workshops | LAS Success Workshops - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Technology workshops are designed to help students build skills for academic and professional success. Digital Technology is one of the seven

This Thursday!

Show up to this Sunday's planning session if you believe that black students deserve equitable access to UIUC.

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Mark your calendar!

AFFIRMATION & RESISTANCE: PAN-AFRICAN FILM SERIES
ART THEATRE
126 West Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820

ALL MOVIES FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us this Friday and our brilliant guest Shay Akil for a engaging discussion on decolonizing black futures! Refreshments will be provided.

This Thursday at SOUL. Come learn more about

This Monday!

Save the date!

The Black United Front UIUC is making moves. Join us this Sunday if you want to get involved.

Refreshments will be provided!

Hey! AASSCC is starting the semester with a social! We have some exciting discussion topics and events planned for this semester. But before we get started, come meet AASSCC members and learn what we're all about. See ya tomorrow! 😁👋🏾