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Black Excellence episodes
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Al RileyUIC alumnus and former State Representative Al Riley discusses his efforts to lead policy, infrastructure and mass transit improvements in Illinois.33 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Rasheedah Shahid-Tezak"I was really inspired a lot by the teachers that I saw in the English department that looked like me," says author Rasheedah Shahid-Tezak. Transcript29 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Gerald SmithEquity and inclusion program director says 'just a little nudge, it makes a huge difference' when it comes to supporting students, colleagues. Transcript32 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Desiree Stepteau-WatsonStepteau-Watson earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. Transcript15 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Nathaniel DowningUIC alum from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and recipient of a master's degree from the College of Education and former UIC Flames soccer player. Transcript19 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Khadijah El-AminUIC alumna Khadijah El-Amin discusses lessons learned as a UIC chemical engineering student and her path from Chicago's south side to corporate research scientist.19 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Chezare WarrenChezare Warren, an associate professor of equity and inclusion in education policy at Vanderbilt University, talks about transforming Black education. Transcript19 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Saria Lofton"How are we actually advancing policy in a way that it impacts people personally?" asks Saria Lofton, a health disparities nurse research. Transcript28 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Jerry WatsonSocial worker, scholar and activist talks about confronting fear and overcoming challenges, including a felony record, with hard work. Transcript22 min
- 28 Days of Black Excellence: Ertharin CousinUIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. Transcript27 min
About Black Excellence
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Black Excellence features the powerful and inspiring stories of University of Illinois Chicago Black students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Host Aisha El-Amin, UIC executive associate vice…
provost for student success and belonging, leads conversations with luminaries, visionaries and waymakers about their journeys and what it means to give back to the university and community while creating impact in Chicago and beyond.