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The Social Justice Initiative at the University of Illinois Chicago connects communities through social justice scholarship, activism, and the arts. Visit us at sji.uic.edu to explore upcoming events, resources, and more.
On September 26, join SJI for the opening reception of our new exhibition, We’re Not All Here/No Estamos Todes, by Soledad Muñoz.
El 26 septiembre, únase a SJI para la recepción de apertura de nuestra exposición nuevo, No estamos todes/We’re Not All Here, de Soledad Muñoz.
RSVP: go.uic.edu/WNAH
Flyer for "Book Talk: The Life, Education, and Legacy of Karen Lewis" a conversation between co-author Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland and Dr. Barbara Ransby on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM CST at UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room (750 S Halsted). Kindly RSVP at go.uic.edu/KarenLewisBookTalk
On September 10, join the Social Justice Initiative and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy for a conversation about "I Didn't Come Here to Lie: My Life and Education" by Karen Lewis and Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland.
Space is limited, so kindly RSVP: go.uic.edu/KarenLewisBookTalk
Join the Social Justice Initiative and @womanmade.bsky.social for the closing reception of "Echoes of Ferguson," feat. poetry readings by Le’Trice Buckingham, @nikstarwon.bsky.social, Tara Betts, and Chirskira Cailloeut on Friday, August 8 at the Chicago Justice Gallery. RSVP: go.uic.edu/EoF-Closing
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Flyer for free film screening of "Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years, 1984-1992" on July 30th at the Chicago Justice Gallery. RSVP at go.uic.edu/AudreLorde-Berlin
Join the Social Justice Initiative on July 30 for a free film screening of "Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years, 1984-1992" featuring previously unreleased footage of the acclaimed poet on and off stage in her last decade in Berlin.
Space is limited, so kindly RSVP to attend: go.uic.edu/AudreLorde-Berlin
Join SJI & Rad Comms on Monday, July 7 for "Liberation Stories," a book talk featuring co-editors Shanelle Matthews & Marzena Zukowska in conversation with Dr. Cathy J. Cohen, chair of the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity at the University of Chicago.
RSVP: go.uic.edu/LiberationStories
Join SJI on Friday 6/27 for a free performance of the acclaimed series "Freedom From and Freedom To," curated by Cristal Sabbagh. Musicians and dancers will perform an improvised set surrounded by our current exhibit: Echoes of Ferguson.
Only a few spots remain, so kindly RSVP: go.uic.edu/FFFTxSJI
Tonight in the Chicago Justice Gallery!
Free film screening of Dahomey, by Mati Diop. Dahomey is a dramatized documentary that traces the return of 26 cultural artifacts to present day Benin that had been stolen by French colonists.
Kindly RSVP: go.uic.edu/Dahomey
The Social Justice Initiative at UIC is hiring a Part-Time Student Administrative Assistant. UIC students: apply by April 27 on Handshake!
UIC students: do you have strong organizational and communication skills, 3 years of clerical experience, and a passion for educational and arts programming that explores the meaning of justice? Apply today to join SJI as a part-time Student Administrative Assistant! go.uic.edu/SJI-student-admin
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teach in flyer
Join the Social Justice Initiative and ten other UIC units for a teach in on April 17, in conjunction with the National Day of Action for Higher Education. Featuring Katherine Franke, Veena Dubal, Juan Gonzalez, Janet Lin, and more. Visit go.uic.edu/teachin for more information and to RSVP!
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This Women's History Month, you're invited to join the Social Justice Initiative for a free performance at the Chicago Justice Gallery on March 13, from 6:00-8:30 pm in honor of the life of Breonna Taylor with the talented musicians D-Composed and BSA Gold.
RSVP at go.uic.edu/Healing
