intercultural life
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BlaQ Market Monologues presented by MPAACT
Come Feb 8th and see the Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT). This performing arts group was founded to explore, cultivate, and sustain Afrikan centered theatre,
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Free at Last
A talent showcase and celebration of black culture through dance, song, and spoken word.
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Black Cornellians Expo
Information will be presented Jan 19th on African Americans who attended, graduated, and visited Cornell College during the 1920s and 1970s.
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Events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Cornell College has a week of events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scheduled for Jan. 17 through 21, starting with an event on the Orange Carpet and a candlelight vigil on Monday.
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OLA Posadas
When re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s quest for shelter in Bethlehem, participants in the traditional Posada processions stop to sing a litany at several designated homes.
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Teatro del Pueblo: “Dona Rosita’s Jalapeno Kitchen”
Join us this Nov 9th for “Dona Rosita’s Jalapeno Kitchen,” which tells the story of an older Mexican woman facing pressure from developers and members of the community to sell her restaurant to make way for a new shopping mall.
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“Breaking Barriers Through Ending Ableism Oppression” presented by Katherine Betts
As we strive to foster campus environments that are inclusive and welcoming to diverse communities, we first must look at access.
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Food for Thought: “Sharing Stories, Sharing a Meal and Making Connections”
Come learn Tyler’s story, on Nov 2nd. How does his story relate to other “Tylers” on your campus? How can we increase awareness around ability and foster a more inclusive campus environment?
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Tristan Silverman Workshop
Did you know that writing doesn’t have to make sense? And that neither does being human, whether it be queer, straight, transgender, agendered or tall, even? Join Tristan Silverman for an interactive, dynamic writing experience.
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Hispanic or Latino? Mexican or Mexican-American? American or Chicano? An Identity Crisis
Have you ever been confused by this terminology, and would you like to learn more? The fact is, there is an identity crisis among some members of this ethnic group. It may be based on lack of awareness, or even issues of privilege.
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I Am Hip-Hop: The Legacy of An International Youth Movement
Rap music is a multi-billion dollar industry. However, few people know the history of the hip-hop culture which spawned rap music.
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Latino Heritage Month Celebration
The Multicultural Council celebrates Latino Heritage Month with presentations from the Iowa Latino Conference’s Eloy Barragan, assistant professor at the University of Iowa, and Nora Garda, executive director of InterDance.
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Lecture on the roots of hip-hop
Lasana Hotep, a consultant, educator and researcher, will give a multimedia lecture Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. about the roots of hip-hop and rap music.
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Constitution Day 2010: Overruled! The Case That Brought Down Sodomy Laws
On Sep 17th, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, Alliance, and the Pre-Law Program present a screening and discussion of “Overruled!” The short Lambda Legal documentary tells the story of the 2003 U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-2 ruling in Lawrence v. Texas striking down sodomy laws.
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Anti-racism activist, writer to lecture April 19
MOUNT VERNON – Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racism writers and activists in the country, will deliver the lecture “Between Barack and a Hard Place: Challenging Racism, Privilege and Denial in the Age of Obama” on Monday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in King Chapel. The event is free and open to the […]