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Like other branches of African American vernacular dances such as Chicago Steppin’, Hip Hop, and Lindy Hop, the roots of Blues dance originated from African and African American dance traditions. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews.
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Explore campaign memorabilia and learn about the Women's Suffrage Movement and Jim Crow voter suppression. Includes three poster exhibits: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, from the New-York Historical Society, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, from the National Archives, and Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence from the Smithsonian.
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A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics celebrating the Season of Lent reflect on their need to be healed of sin (especially through the Sacrament of Confession), the sacrifice of Christ’s self-offering on the cross, and the anticipation of Easter. Multiple observances apply.
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In his new work, A World Through Windows, Syrian-Armenian artist Kevork Mourad explores how the "pandemic has reduced our sense of space and our spheres of influence," even while it has "increased our connectivity around the world" (Mourad). Using a technique that uses monotype on fabric, ink drawing, and sculpture, Mourad has created an original and exciting experience.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís celebrating the First of 'Ala (Loftiness) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Bahá'ís observing the Month of Fasting fast for 19 days after the beginning of the new month.
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Join Dr. Chacko as he shares his experiences and stories from tackling colorism and racism in his lived experiences and supports college students through affinity/identity centers.
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Two sculptures from the Great ARTdoors Program 2020 are now on view in the front lobby of the Spurlock Museum. The pieces, Kinsey Fitzgerald’s Mother and Child and Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure’s Seeds of Injustice, were commissioned by the Great ARTdoors Program in 2020, as part of a collaboration between the Spurlock Museum, 40North, Urbana Arts and Culture, Urbana Park Di
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We are thrilled to host author and Illinois alumna, Mikki Kendall for a (virtual) author talk and share what led her to write Hood Feminism and more. You won't want to miss it! Register now: https://bit.ly/37MsC9H
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Homemade, with Love Studio Art Days will be space held and led by the curator for artists/people to skill share and make art and at-home art kits for local Black girls.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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Join Emmy award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, acclaimed choreographer Mark Morris, and special guests Peter Sellars (March 4), Nico Muhly (March 11), and Alice Waters (March 18) for this series of live conversations about the arts, music, and food.
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Join Las Cafeteras for a virtual musical storytelling adventure. Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and positive message.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Cafe is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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Join us this Friday at 5PM for an Among Us game night on Discord!
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Dr. Ikuko Asaka, Associate Professor of History, will be sharing her research with us on Black and white women in the slavery abolition movement. It's a history full of hidden figures, and you don't want to miss it!
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This conversation marks the publication of Sharon Irish’s new book, Concerning Stephen Willats and the Social Function of Art: Experiments in Cybernetics and Society (Bloomsbury, 2021). The London-based artist Willats (b. 1943) has long explored relationships among people, buildings, and urban environments, using social practice informed by cybernetic concepts.
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This spring, Homemade will launch installation additions with screenings of short films on view in the Contemporary Gallery by cyan cian, Tiffany Harris and Kamari Smalls.
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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva. The celebration involves all-night worship the night before, and fasting, payer, and vigil on the day of the festival. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Join the LGBTRC as we talk about LGBTQ+ affirming faith-based practices with Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser!
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Homemade, with Love Studio Art Days will be space held and led by the curator for artists/people to skill share and make art and at-home art kits for local Black girls.
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Sudden Sound and Nick Rudd Music Experience present a special webinar event featuring exclusive pre-recorded performance content and live discussion with Mark Deutsch, a visionary artist who created the bazantar, a six-string acoustic bass fitted with an additional 29 sympathetic strings and four drone strings.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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Interested in learning how you can be a more effective ally? Come to our LGBTQIA+ Ally Training, which is hosted by the Ally Network Training Committee.
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With special guests Baritone Nathan Gunn, Soprano Gianna Corbisiero, and Tenor Charles Castronovo, this new Hershey Felder creation will spur the imagination and move the musical soul.
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Join the LGBT Resource Center on Zoom to study and hang out during our Rainbow Study Hours!
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Homemade, with Love Studio Art Days will be space held and led by the curator for artists/people to skill share and make art and at-home art kits for local Black girls.