WIU Race, Religion, Gender, and Multidisciplinary Studies

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Exhibit in Macomb highlights civil rights leader C.T. Vivian’s early years Organizers hope people who view the exhibit come away inspired by Vivian’s ability to take advantage of the opportunities that were available to him.

Please join the African American Studies Program, the African American Studies Club, and the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center for a conference featuring presentations by students (2:15-3:05 and 3:30-4:15) as well as food, entertainment, and conversation. All are welcome!

NCBS Celebrates 100 Years of Black History Month: February 19, 2026-Virtual Black History Month Event - https://mailchi.mp/ncbsonline/forbidden-genius-a-ncbs-community-conversation-you-cant-miss

In recognition of Black History Month, the Center will be highlighting resources from our Teaching Resource Library, National Fellows, and related organizations throughout February.

Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources and follow along all month for key resources.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights the Black Greek system, the topic of one of Dr. Hunter's courses this semester!

Religious Studies professor Dr. Amy Carr will moderate a panel discussion tomorrow, November 18, starting at 4:15 in the Union Capitol Rooms. English professor Dr. Everett Hamner, who is attending the COP30 conference in Brazil, wll be Zooming in.

Students in this spring's capstone public history course created an exhibition about the civil rights champion C. T. Vivian. Using artifacts from the WIU Libraries' special collections, the exhibition illuminates Vivian's challenging and motivational experiences growing up in Macomb and attending Western Illinois University. If anyone is visiting the Macomb campus for graduation or another time, please see the exhibition. It's on the first floor of Morgan Hall near the elevator.