Center for Black Diaspora DPU

We’re excited to announce our upcoming winter quarter events! 
We’re still exploring the theme of Black Imagination: At the Intersection of Blackness, Music, and Creativity. ✨ Join us for conversations, storytelling, and community—Stay tuned for more details on each event!

Join us Wednesday for a conversation on Black Imagination with Dr. Corey Miles- exploring music, creativity, and the radical power of emotion 🎶 This hybrid event is free and open to the public! Find the RSVP link in our bio ➡️

Join us for an interactive gaming experience & conversation that celebrates the power of family, ancestral connections, and storytelling 🤲🏾 Developed by Professor Allen Turner of the School of Design ✨ RSVP in bio ➡️

Join us Thursday, Nov 6th at the Center for our signature CNTR’D event! This quarter we’re hosting a screening of Don’t get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story 🪕🎶 Followed by a student led discussion featuring DePaul LAS students 🙌🏾 RSVP in bio ➡️

Join us Thursday, October 23rd for a special panel featuring faculty and students as they discuss the intersections of magic and storytelling through the film Sinners 🎬✨ This event will be offered both in person and online! RSVP at the link in our bio to reserve your spot ➡️

Introducing the newest additions to our reading room 📚✨ Come check out these titles and more at the Center! Find the link to our full catalog in our bio ➡️

Join us this Thursday, September 25th for the CBD & ABD Open House and Ice cream social !

If you’re looking for a chance to present your research on topics related to the African and Black Diaspora, submit your paper for an opportunity to share your work at next year’s NCBS conference! 
The deadline to submit is November 7, 2025. 
Application link in our bio ➡️

Join us and @ABDdepaul as we bring in a new school year! This Open House will be an opportunity for you to mix and mingle with staff, faculty and students of both CBD and ABD- not to mention there will be ice cream & other goodies 😋🍦 See you all there!

We’re excited to announce our upcoming fall events! 
This year, we’re exploring Black Imagination: At the Intersection of Blackness, Music, and Creativity. ✨ Join us for conversations, artistry, and community—Stay tuned for more details!

We’re excited to welcome our new Center Director, Dr. Francesca Royster! Come say hi and meet Dr. Royster at our upcoming Open House & Ice Cream Social—🍦(Details to come)

Join us Tuesday for community healing and restorative justice 🌱🤲🏾 Hear from local RJ practitioners as they share insights on the roots of RJ in the city and how restorative circles are being used in schools, community courts, and beyond. RSVP for this in-person event in bio!

Join us in dialogue with spiritual herbalist Karen M. Rose at Haji Healing Salon in Bronzeville 🌸 🌱 Discover how herbalism and ancestral practices can nourish our bodies, hearts, and spirits 🤲🏾 Registration for Zoom/in-person can be found in our bio!

Join us next week in celebrating and honoring writer and activist, James Baldwin 🌸 This event features keynote speaker, Dr. Darrell Moore ~ An original piece performed by the students of DePaul’s Theatre School and a special project presentation “American Dream” - RSVP in bio

Join us Thursday Feb 17 for a discussion with authors Too Black and Rasul A.Mowatt on “No Justice, No Peace, No Liberation, No Healing.” - This virtual event is free and open to the public! Registration details in our bio ➡️

We had over 90 participants join us for our author discussion yesterday! We want to thank everyone who attended and participated in this event! Special thank you to Dr. Valerie Johnson, Dr. Jennifer Ruth and Dr. Ellen Schreckner for this timely conversation.