This fall, students will delve into the hidden meanings of “Get Out’s” bloody brain extractions for course credit. Professor Tananarive Due’s fall course, African American studies 188A: “Special Courses in African American Studies: Sunken Place: Racism, Survival, and Black Horror Aesthetic,” will explore “Get Out” and other black horror films through the lenses of racism, […]
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UCLA partners with Getty Center to bring Spanish language films to LA
The UCLA Film and Television Archive returns the golden age of Spanish language cinema back to Main Street. The Getty Center’s second iteration of the arts initiative “Pacific Standard Time” spotlights the Latin American creative space in Los Angeles, titled “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.” UCLA’s Film and Television Archive teamed up with the Getty to […]
UCLA’s numerous dance groups allow students to find their rhythm
With more than 20 dance groups on campus, it can be difficult to find a niche. But whether a dancer’s passions lie in choreographing, competing for a top prize or even learning the basics to wow friends and family, the UCLA dance community offers students numerous opportunities to get involved. Ballroom Founded two years ago, […]
Q&A: Brooklyn Academy of Music honors UCLA alumnus’ bold films
LA rebel and renowned filmmaker Jamaa Fanaka produced three of his feature titles while studying film at UCLA. Fanaka was a filmmaker who worked to produce high-quality films outside of mainstream Hollywood, especially within the African-American community. He died in 2012, and is best known for films like “Penitentiary” and “Emma Mae.” The Brooklyn Academy […]
Alumna’s jewelry business fashions handmade crystal crowns
Adaeze Njaka repaired her mother’s necklaces using only her fingernails and teeth when she was a child. The UCLA alumna now creates her own jewelry – crystal crowns – for clients ranging from Renaissance fairgoers to Grammy-nominated Australian singer Sam Sparro. “It’s really cool that different types of people enjoy my crowns considering I didn’t […]
FYF Fest feeds LA music scene with tastes of indie, mainstream artists
FYF Fest at Exposition Park, a music festival packed with exciting music, long lines and brightly costumed personalities, was a Disneyland for music lovers. The festival, now heading into its 13th year, brought indie and mainstream musical talents to the park surrounding the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Friday Music enthusiasts prepared themselves for headliners Björk […]
Students protest arrests at Merced City Council meeting
MERCED — UCLA and UC Merced students and city residents protested the arrests of several students – including one from UC Merced – at a city council meeting Monday night. During Merced City Council’s public comment session, students gave personal anecdotes of their encounters with police and suggested ways the city could improve its police […]