Scholar in Residence
Professor Angela Davis
Scholar, author, activist and revolutionary Professor Angela Davis visits UHD on April 3, 2025. In preparation for her visit, we invite you to join the Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation (CSIT) at one of our reading groups or a film screening engaging Professor Davis's work and legacy from March 28 to April 1. All events are free to attend and open to the public. RSVP below.
Scholar-in-Residence Events
March 28, 2025
Faculty and Staff Reading Club facilitated by Dr. Chuck Jackson
“Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Davis
Science and Technology Building, Conference Room 107
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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March 31, 2025
Angela Davis Student Reading Group
“Freedom is a Constant Struggle” by Angela Davis
facilitated by Dr. Sherin Elkholy
OMB N420 (Library Event Space)
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Students come together for an in-depth conversation about “Freedom is a Constant Struggle”, a collection of Angela Davis’s speeches and essays on resistance and intersectional struggles. Guided by Dr. Sherin Elkholy, participants will examine activism, global justice, and solidarity movements.
April 1, 2025
The Black Power Mix Tape Film Screening and Discussion
facilitated by Dr. Annalee Ring
TDECU Tour Room
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
April 3, 2025
Actively Moving Forward in Challenging Times
Student Luncheon with Professor Angela Davis
ACAD 300
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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A focused discussion for faculty and staff on Angela Davis’s powerful critique of the prison system in her book “Are Prisons Obsolete?”. Facilitated by Dr. Chuck Jackson, this session explores the history and impact of mass incarceration and encourages critical reflection on the role of prisons in society.
Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation Inaugural Lecture
Leadership in Difficult Times: A Moderated Discussion with Professor Angela Davis
Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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Join the Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation for an inspiring discussion with renowned activist, scholar, and author Angela Davis. Explore the challenges of leadership in turbulent times, the power of collective action, and strategies for fostering social change. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation on resilience, justice, and transformative leadership.
Book Signing and Reception
Skyline Lounge
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.