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University of Chicago's Department of Race, Diaspora and Indigeneity is thrilled to announce a new community-engaged course this fall: “Black Feminisms: Combahee to Chicago in Theory & Practice,” taught by Cathy Cohen and Tracye Matthews. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:20pm. Dinner provided. Apply by August 28.

This course explores theoretical ideas and political actions that underpin contemporary Black feminisms beginning in the 1960s to the present. Students will interrogate the many facets of Black feminist thought and practice by engaging diverse forms of expression including books, articles, film, poetry, storytelling, and music. While the course will be broadly focused, it will repeatedly concentrate on Black feminist theory and practice rooted in Chicago.
Throughout the quarter, students will engage a diverse set of course materials enhanced by conversations with guest speakers such as Barbara Ransby, Beth Richie, Charlene Carruthers, Essence McDowell, dream hampton, Moya Bailey, and Tobias Spears. The class will conclude with a half-day symposium on Black Feminisms in Chicago where students will present their final projects.

College students must get consent from the professors to join. Community students should apply here: https://bit.ly/BlackFeminisms2026