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Benjamin Barson, Ph.D. - “Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons” 5/28 & Multimedia Concert + Artist Talk - G. Rodriguez & B. Barson 5/27

Benjamin Barson, Ph.D. - “Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons” 5/28 || Building Solidarity Through Artistic Activism: Multimedia Concert + Artist Talk - Gizelxanath Rodriguez & Benjamin Barson 

Join the Department of Black Studies and our Co-sponsors in celebrating HAITIAN FLAG WEEK! Two-day Symposium: May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025

HAITI FLAG WEEK: May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025

The Black Studies Department Yoga Collective Presents: "Black Yoga for Everybody" - Join Dr. Gail Parker on 6/2/25 for "Restorative Yoga" Talk + Class
Join us this Spring for these upcoming events as we center Black joy, healing, and movement...
"The Takeover" - Documentary Film produced by Black Studies Major, Zoe McCullough, and Natalia "Rosie" Bultman, News Director, KCSB Thursday, May 22nd 5pm @ MCC

The Takeover: Student Activism and The Fight for Black Studies at UC Santa Barbara

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"What can I do with a major or minor in Black Studies?" (Anonymous UCSB Undergraduate) Read our Department's answer!

"What can I do with a major or minor in Black Studies?" - Anonymous UCSB Undergraduate

Dr. Candice Lyons named "Black Star Assistant Professor of Black Studies" thanks to generous endowment from Mr. Otieno Okatch (UCSB, Class of '92)

Dr. Candice Lyons named "Black Star Assistant Professor of Black Studies" thanks to generous endowment from Mr. Otieno Okatch (UCSB, Class of '92)