Reiland Rabaka

Hearing music, finding connection in many rhythms of life

Jan. 31, 2024

Reiland Rabaka, a CU Â鶹ӰԺ professor of ethnic studies, joins The Ampersand to discuss art, activism, the importance of building community and how his first-grade teacher introduced him to W.E.B. Du Bois and changed his life.

Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer

Soul sisters, funksters and Afro-disco divas: the heroes of an unsung movement

Nov. 15, 2023

In his new book lecture Tuesday, CU Â鶹ӰԺ researcher Reiland Rabaka focuses on the relationship between the Black Women’s Liberation Movement and its music, heralding pioneers like Aretha Franklin.

New York Renaissance basketball team

Why are there no Black basketball team owners?

Nov. 2, 2023

A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball—today, no Black majority owners remain.

Be Well.

Reexamining lessons learned from COVID-19

March 16, 2023

CU Â鶹ӰԺ professor is concerned that the focus on individual responsibility for health and wellness—especially during health crises like the COVID pandemic—overlooks underlying causes as to why minorities generally had worse outcomes than the overall population in the U.S. Ideas to be discussed in next Let’s CU Well seminar.

actors on a stage

The ‘arts and humanities give meaning to our lives’

Feb. 7, 2023

Jennifer Ho, director of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Center for Humanities & the Arts, discusses the state of arts and humanities in higher education as the center prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and she champions the inherent value of the arts and humanities

Athletes charging forward

Scholar probes inequity in world of sports

Jan. 31, 2023

CU on the Weekend lecture this Saturday to discuss how scholars address a past and present of inequities and understand intersectional identities in sports.

Mindful Cairn in Colorado

Students, faculty forge a thoughtful path to a mindful future

Sept. 15, 2022

Mindful Campus Program, designed by students and faculty, aims to help students improve their own wellness and that of the community.

A woman presenting a mural as part of the UN's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in 2017

New seminar series explores the nexus of art and activism

Sept. 12, 2022

Activism and Engaged Humanities Event Series will last throughout the year, with the first presentation on Sept. 21.

Bruce Lee In 'Enter The Dragon'

The enduring legacy of Bruce Lee

July 11, 2022

‘First Asian American global superstar’ prefigured, influenced today’s interconnected world, CU Â鶹ӰԺ professor writes in new book.

Old Main

College announces inaugural class of social justice scholars

July 1, 2022

This new program, headed up by the social sciences division, recognizes students that are taking a stand

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