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UJIMA: Collective Activism at the University of Michigan

This exhibit focuses on the concept of Ujima as it pertains to activism on the campus of the University of Michigan over the years, from the first African American students through the end of the 2010s.. We will explore how collective action can lead to powerful movements and present a chronological timeline that demonstrates the importance of community resulting in transformation. By seeing how collective action can lead to powerful movements, we seek to demonstrate the importance of community resulting in transformation. the The photos and articles are primarily from the DAAS collection within the Bentley Historical Library as well as  the archives of the Michigan Daily unless otherwise noted.

This exhibit is dedicated to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Michigan, who envisioned and exemplified the principle of Ujima to bring about a more inclusive and equitable university through their thoughts and actions. 

Curators: Elizabeth James, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies Program Associate, and the Black Student Union, (Justin Williams-Education and Research Chair, Solomon Lucy - Seba, Kai Dotson - Academic Concerns Chair, and Danielle Williams- Mass Communications Chair).

Narrator: Zoe Allen (DAAS Alumna)

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