Staff report
The University of Illinois Springfield celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “Still We Rise.” The virtual events, which are designed to educate and raise awareness, are free and open to the public.
Monday, Feb. 8: The Status of Black Lives Matter: A Shift in Policy, Culture, Justice, and Reform. This UIS Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) panel discussion by African American faculty and staff at UIS is designed to encourage students and the general public to learn about the societal issues that inform and led to the formation and evolution of the Black Lives Matter Movement. UIS panelists include Tessica Dooley, assistant professor of legal studies; Ty Price Dooley, associate professor of public administration, Tiffani Saunders, lecturer in Sociology/Anthropology and African American Studies; and Justin Rose, director of diversity and inclusion.