African American Studies
Kaelyn Sabal Wilson ’19 wins 2021 Pat Kavanagh Prize for Creative and Life Writing
Reprinted with permission. Original story via Goldsmiths, University of London. Kaelyn Sabal Wilson’s work spans local and global explorations of girlhood, womanhood, queerness, blackness, and otherness, with recent poems focused on … Read more
The Bellarmine Forum Announces Spring Events Focusing on Transformative Justice Where We Stand
The 2020-21 Bellarmine Forum Building Transformative Justice Where We Stand is proud to present a compelling lineup of events this spring featuring thought leaders on restorative justice, a timely initiative … Read more
Viral Histories: Pandemics, Health, and Power
Written by Will Lighthart ’21, History & International Relations double-major On Wednesday, Sep. 16, the History Department hosted “History in the Headlines: Viral Histories, a Conversation about Pandemics, Health, and … Read more
Stefan Bradley Named BCLA Coordinator for Diversity/Inclusion Initiatives
Following on BCLA’s extensive and successful Diversity/Inclusion strategic planning process, and to ensure appropriate leadership for implementation, continuity, and progress, the BCLA Dean has appointed a coordinator to lead and … Read more
Once Were Neighbors
This year’s Bellarmine Forum focuses on the theme, “Los Angeles: A Place for the Future.” But, as the event “Once Were Neighbors: Fragility of Memory & Community” made clear, we … Read more
Social Media for Social Justice at the Playa Vista Campus
Students, faculty, and members of the LMU community gathered at LMU’s Playa Vista Campus on the evening of Feb. 28 for a discussion about the promises and pitfalls of employing … Read more
“Upending the Ivory Tower” is a finalist for the PROSE Award
Stefan Bradley, associate professor and chair of African American studies, recently published “Upending the Ivory Tower: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Ivy League.” The book has been listed as … Read more
History in the Headlines: Whose Vote Counts?
Reflection by Thea McKay ’20, a history and theater arts double major In the wake of 2018 midterm elections, the History in the Headlines event “Whose Vote Counts?” on November … Read more