Black Excellence

Congressman Bobby Rush has served the community as a politician, activist and pastor. Transcript

Jocelyn Reaves is a health care executive turned serial entrepreneur who has a passion for helping people actualize their potential. Transcript

Yolanda Coleman earned her PhD in the UIC College of Nursing and is the UIC Nursing Alumni Associate Board President. Transcript

UIC alumnus and former State Representative Al Riley discusses his efforts to lead policy, infrastructure and mass transit improvements in Illinois.

UIC alumnus Karia Coleman has created a successful business providing exercise interventions for people with chronic health conditions Transcript

"I was really inspired a lot by the teachers that I saw in the English department that looked like me," says author Rasheedah Shahid-Tezak. Transcript

Equity and inclusion program director says 'just a little nudge, it makes a huge difference' when it comes to supporting students, colleagues. Transcript

Stepteau-Watson earned a master’s degree and Ph. D. from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. Transcript

UIC alum from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and recipient of a master's degree from the College of Education and former UIC Flames soccer player. Transcript

UIC alumna Khadijah El-Amin discusses lessons learned as a UIC chemical engineering student and her path from Chicago's south side to corporate research scientist.

Chezare Warren, an associate professor of equity and inclusion in education policy at Vanderbilt University, talks about transforming Black education. Transcript

"How are we actually advancing policy in a way that it impacts people personally?" asks Saria Lofton, a health disparities nurse research. Transcript

Social worker, scholar and activist talks about confronting fear and overcoming challenges, including a felony record, with hard work. Transcript

UIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. Transcript

Dr. Robert Winn served as director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center and associate vice chancellor of health affairs for community-based practice. Transcript

Host Aisha El-Amin speaks with UIC staff and alumna Aginah M. Muhammad in "28 Days of Black Excellence." Transcript

CHANCE career coach, author, and entrepreneur, Roddric W. Sims put his 1995 UIC degree to good use. Transcript

"Sometimes you have to create a pathway," says Daphne Smith Marsh. Transcript

Born in the Philippines, 2018 UIC Business grad Keenan Artis describes how he overcame feeling unwelcome in his own country because of how he looks and who he loves. Transcript

Shelley Davis, president and CEO of the Coleman Foundation, has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector since she was an urban planning and policy graduate student at UIC. Transcript

A leading expert on Black boys' literacy development, Tatum was the dean of the UIC College of Education and directed the UIC Reading Clinic. He is provost of Metropolitan State University of Denver and professor in its College of Education. Transcript

UIC alumnus Gerald Hankerson reminisces with host Aisha El-Amin about his successes and challenges as a student in "28 Days of Black Excellence." Transcript

Dr. Jamilah Okoe discusses her journey from earning her bachelor's degree in nursing to pursuing her dream to become a doctor. Transcript

Former associate provost for academic and enrollment services talks about his role in pioneering diversity and inclusion programs at UIC. Transcript

"Something that I would say to Black alumni: Maintain that connection with the institution," says Michelle Morrow, a UIC alumna and former staff member. Transcript