Do you consider yourself an ally to immigrants and artists of color? White viewership’s failure to utilize an intersectional lens when analyzing works of art results in biased interpretations, partial or thwarted exhibition opportunities and hindered diversity in available academic scholarship, which in turn further perpetuates the problem.

The Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) has for more than 50 years been committed to fostering innovative research at the intersection of the humanities, arts and sciences and supporting University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty and graduate students. In keeping with this mission C21 is collecting statements of solidarity issued...

The short story of the U.S. 21th century is the tale of four disasters. The first was the response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001–the invasion and occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the ensuing era of permanent war and suffering in the greater Middle East. The second was the failed response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

by Rachel Ida Buff Rachel Buff is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an immigration historian. Her most recent book is A is For Asylum Seeker: Words for People on the Move (2020). This essay was originally published on Medium and is reprinted here with permission. I. Caravan:...

Frieda Knobloch’s work exceeds disciplinary boundaries.  She is at once the botanist who retraced the steps of Aven Nelson, the creative writer who is exploring the Red Desert through a gruff character named Ed Ray, or the environmentalist who strongly senses the urgency of addressing global climate change.  Knobloch...

Frieda Knobloch’s work exceeds disciplinary boundaries.  She is at once the botanist who retraced the steps of Aven Nelson, the creative writer who is exploring the Red Desert through a gruff character named Ed Ray, or the environmentalist who strongly senses the urgency of addressing global climate change.  Knobloch...

Frieda Knobloch’s work exceeds disciplinary boundaries.  She is at once the botanist who retraced the steps of Aven Nelson, the creative writer who is exploring the Red Desert through a gruff character named Ed Ray, or the environmentalist who strongly senses the urgency of addressing global climate change.  Knobloch...

By Anna Mansson McGinty We often hear about the social and political importance of community collaboration and participatory research, but still fairly little has been written about the very predicaments and processes of such collaborations, including challenges, compromises, and negotiations. At least when it comes to the study of Muslims...

By Cara Ogburn The Milwaukee Film Festival is just around the corner.  C21 is involved with two events- it is cosponsoring J. Hoberman's keynote, and partnering with the film WE ARE LEGION: The Story of the Hacktivists.  Get your tickets now! With so many exciting films, panels, and conversations coming up, Cara...

By Molly McCourt Frieda Knobloch’s work exceeds disciplinary boundaries.  She is at once the botanist who retraced the steps of Aven Nelson, the creative writer who is exploring the Red Desert through a gruff character named Ed Ray, or the environmentalist who strongly senses the urgency of addressing global climate...