Black Excellence

By University of Illinois Chicago

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 prov... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

Black Excellence episodes:

February 24, 2022 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. Transcript
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29min
February 23, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Gerald Smith
Equity and inclusion program director says 'just a little nudge, it makes a huge difference' when it comes to supporting students, colleagues. Transcript
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32min
February 22, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Desiree Stepteau-Watson
Stepteau-Watson earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. Transcript
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15min
February 21, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Nathaniel Downing
UIC 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. Transcript
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19min
February 20, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Khadijah El-Amin
UIC 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.
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19min
February 19, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Chezare Warren
Chezare Warren, an associate professor of equity and inclusion in education policy at Vanderbilt University, talks about transforming Black education. Transcript
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19min
February 18, 2022 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. Transcript
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28min
February 17, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Jerry Watson
Social worker, scholar and activist talks about confronting fear and overcoming challenges, including a felony record, with hard work. Transcript
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22min
February 16, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Ertharin Cousin
UIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. Transcript
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27min
February 15, 2022 28 Days of Black Excellence: Robert Winn
Dr. Robert Winn served as director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center and associate vice chancellor of health affairs for community-based practice. Transcript
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27min

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How many episodes does Black Excellence have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.