React and Respond: The Phenomenon of Kony 2012

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Former supermodel screens debut documentary at UCLA

Maternal mortality is brought to light through film, upcoming talk


For this acclaimed writer, Southern California is the perfect hideaway

UCLA Professor Alain Mabanckou will celebrate the American debut of his award-winning and recently translated book "Memoirs of a Porcupine" with a reading at the Hammer Museum on May 1. In 2006, the tale of a porcupine who acts as the alter ego of a murderer, won the Prix Renaudot, one of France’s two top literary prizes.


UCLA law students locate compound of Congolese militia leader wanted by the ICC

Bosco Ntaganda unexpectedly spotted in the town of Goma


South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships

It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.


Four Ugandan basketball coaches visit UCLA

John Wooden's impact felt halfway around the world


Student documentary filmmaker receives fellowship to produce film in South Africa

Meja Shoba is a recipient of one of four 2011 Fulbright-mtvU awards


Marcus Garvey movement owes large debt to Caribbean expats, UCLA historian finds

by Meg Sullivan, UCLA Newsroom


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