BCC

The Black Cultural Center (BCC) at UIC is a dynamic hub for research, collaboration, and intercultural programming. Located: Addams Hall 2nd Floor

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Stop by our Open House next Wednesday to see what fun activities we have planned for the fall!

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Join us for our third conversation on Appalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place, a meditative and poignant portrait of growing up Black in rural Kentucky.

RSVP at https://t.co/muZMNyDSE4

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April 13, 2022
12pm - 1pm

Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock has generated reactions ranging from praise to condemnation. What are the issues that have made this moment at the 2022 Oscars so culturally significant? Come to the table to share your thoughts

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What’s Going On? Is student-centered programming held the first Friday of each month with presentations and discussions on rotating mental health topics.

This month, we will discuss test anxiety and end of semester stress.

Rsvp Here: https://t.co/tIUoZ1fRVy

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Join us as we unpack the short but powerful working definition of ableism by Talila TL Lewis (as TL credits it, "developed in community with Disabled Black and other negatively racialized people, especially Dustin Gibson").

Link: https://t.co/XmAfHLyUZF

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#tryitouttuesday
Check out this Crispy Potato Skins recipe from All The Healthy Things.
https://t.co/ZogsSknLj1

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#tryitouttuesday
George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist most known for developing peanut products. This link has 105 different ways of using the peanut. Will you try any of them out?
*image from https://t.co/bqBWtHyx5B*

https://t.co/z12joNDWBx

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In honor of the life and career of Sidney Poitier, we will discuss historic and contemporary representations of Black men in film. Come share your thoughts at this lunchtime conversation.

Zoom link: https://t.co/wgsXyuGhG7

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#thrivingthursday
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out this black-owned sweets shop located on the west side of Chicago!
https://t.co/HhcPuo1cxr
*Photo straight from the website*

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#wellnesswednesday
On this snow day, make sure you bundle up and stay warm!

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth. Check out our social media and website for exciting events we have coming up!

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#mindfulmonday
It’s the last day of the month! Try some mindful self reflection on how the first month of the year has gone so far. *image is from https://t.co/QH0FAHYVOp*

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Join us this month, as we discuss seasonal depression, current events and maintaining optimism.
Click here to RSVP: https://t.co/bKpozYkbIv

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#tryitouttuesday
Try this Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe from Immaculate Bites! Perfect for any get together. https://t.co/cgJtlsNHoS

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Join us on Feb. 1st for our open house and mural unveiling!

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Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with us!

For more information and to rsvp, visit https://t.co/UxYBoLq4Ux

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Join a presentation and discussion focusing on how King's ideas about racial justice have been distorted in popular media and political culture.

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We are celebrating the groundbreaking career of actor, director, and diplomat Sidney Poitier. Join us for a screening and discussion of some of his most beloved films.

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#tryitouttuesday
We usually post savory bites, but try out this Peanut Butter Skillet Brownie from Dude That Cookz!

https://t.co/3RqlhcO9ia

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It’s #mlkday. Commemorate dr. king’s legacy by giving back to the #Chicago community! Take advantage of your day off by volunteering at any of the locations on the flyer.