Where the Rhythm Takes You is a music and culture-infused story of young love and second chances. Carnival — the language and lyrics and yes the rhythms— are vital parts of the story literally  from page one. — Check out our convo w/Sarah Dass in our latest episode💜🤎❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Season 4 of Black Romance Podcast: Pathbreaking books and New Directions 🎙️❤️ - we truly appreciate your support! & a special shout out to season 4 co-host Carole V. Bell & all of the authors who graced this season with their presence ✨❤️

We’d like to officially announce our 2025 Winter line up of events ❄️❄️❄️ - Thank you to those who have already joined us this quarter 🙌🏾 You can find registration links to upcoming events in our bio. As always, stay tuned for more details and updates‼️

We had over 90 participants join us for our author discussion yesterday! We want to thank everyone who attended and participated in this event! Special thank you to Dr. Valerie Johnson, Dr. Jennifer Ruth and Dr. Ellen Schreckner for this timely conversation.

Join us Thursday Feb 17 for a discussion with authors Too Black and Rasul A.Mowatt on “No Justice, No Peace, No Liberation, No Healing.” - This virtual event is free and open to the public! Registration details in our bio ➡️

Join us next week in celebrating and honoring writer and activist, James Baldwin 🌸 This event features keynote speaker, Dr. Darrell Moore ~ An original piece performed by the students of DePaul’s Theatre School and a special project presentation “American Dream” - RSVP in bio

Join us Tuesday for community healing and restorative justice 🌱🤲🏾 Hear from local RJ practitioners as they share insights on the roots of RJ in the city and how restorative circles are being used in schools, community courts, and beyond. RSVP for this in-person event in bio!

Join us in dialogue with spiritual herbalist Karen M. Rose at Haji Healing Salon in Bronzeville 🌸 🌱 Discover how herbalism and ancestral practices can nourish our bodies, hearts, and spirits 🤲🏾 Registration for Zoom/in-person can be found in our bio!

We’re excited to welcome our new Center Director, Dr. Francesca Royster! Come say hi and meet Dr. Royster at our upcoming Open House & Ice Cream Social—🍦(Details to come)

Join us and ABDdepaul as we bring in a new school year! This Open House will be an opportunity for you to mix and mingle with staff, faculty and students of both CBD and ABD- not to mention there will be ice cream & other goodies 😋🍦 See you all there!

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If you’re looking for a chance to present your research on topics related to the African and Black Diaspora, submit your paper for an opportunity to share your work at next year’s NCBS conference! The deadline to submit is November 7, 2025. Application link in our bio ➡️

Join us this Thursday, September 25th for the CBD & ABD Open House and Ice cream social !

Join us Thursday, October 23rd for a special panel featuring faculty and students as they discuss the intersections of magic and storytelling through the film Sinners 🎬✨ This event will be offered both in person and online! RSVP at the link in our bio to reserve your spot ➡️

Join us Thursday, Nov 6th at the Center for our signature CNTR’D event! This quarter we’re hosting a screening of Don’t get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story 🪕🎶 Followed by a student led discussion featuring DePaul LAS students 🙌🏾 RSVP in bio ➡️