UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL 2022
APRIL 18
Soundtrack for Survival – What music helps you keep going when you’re at the end of your rope? Come share songs of survival to help us get through finals, global events, anti-racism work, personal struggles, whatever. | 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Facilitator: Allison Moore | Register for Zoom Link here
APRIL 20
Black Nihilism: Beyond Pessimism and Optimism with Dr. Devon R. Johnson | The question of whether it makes sense for Black people to be optimistic or pessimistic regarding the future of Black life, today, in America, is a significant one. You are invited to explore notions of “Black optimism” and Black pessimism” through a discussion of “Black Nihilism”.| 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link here
APRIL 23
Roots Party: Are Prisons Necessary? / Edisa Weeks | Imagine a society that centers on freedom and justice instead of profit and punishment. We invite you to join in the journey of making 1,865 roots out of paper and twine. | 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Facilitator: Allison Moore | SUB 209
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FEBRUARY 2022
FEBRUARY 2
Leading in Polarized Times Panel | Panelists: Kuricheses Alexander, Angela Armstrong, Karema Brown, Maxine Fantroy-Ford, Tracey Johnson, Dr. Joanne Lane, Dr. Paula C. Perez (Educational Studies and Leadership). | 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Facilitator: Dr. Paula C. Perez | Register for Zoom Link here
Black History Month Film Series (Wednesdays) | Movie: School Daze | In partnership with the Department of Black Studies | 7 pm Lecture Center 100 (Refreshments Served)
FEBRUARY 7
Hudson Valley Social Justice Panel: Learning from Local Leaders | Tyrone Wilson (Ulster County Commissioner of Human Rights & Founder of Harambee), Genesis Ramos (Executive Director, Center for Community Engagement and Wellness at MSMC & Orange County Legislator), & Edgar Rodriguez (Former New Paltz Faculty & Local Activist for Concerned Parents of New Paltz) | 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Facilitators: Anthony Dandridge and Katherine Raynor | Register for Zoom Link here
FEBRUARY 8
Black Struggle for Justice @ SUNY New Paltz Past, Present, & Future |Dr. Zelbert Moore (Retired Black Studies Faculty), Gordon Jackson (’93), Kecia D. Reid (’87/’06), Ashley Knox (’07/’09/’11), Brianna Hicks, Jody Clarke, Mackenzy McMorris, Jordan Hennix,| 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link here
FEBRUARY 9
Continuing the Conversation: Antiracism in the Classroom and Beyond | Panelists: Cassidy Douglas (undergraduate student, Communications major), Felicia Hodges (Digital Media & Journalism), Stephanie Jaijairam (undergraduate student, Marketing major), Jennifer Rutner (Sojourner Truth Library), Roberto Vélez-Vélez (Sociology, Affiliate LACS), Carolyn Corrado (Sociology, Affiliate LACS & WGSS) | 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Facilitator: Carolyn Corrado | Webex Link
Black History Month Film Series (Wednesdays) | Movie: Do The Right Thing | In partnership with the Department of Black Studies | 7 pm Lecture Center 100 (Refreshments Served)
FEBRUARY 16
Soundtrack of the Revolution – Guided Meditation (Music from Ella Baker & More ) | 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Facilitator: Allison Moore | Register for Zoom Link here
Check out the Powerpoint here!
Black History Month Film Series (Wednesdays) | Movie: To Sir, With Love | In partnership with the Department of Black Studies | 7 pm Lecture Center 100 (Refreshments Served)
FEBRUARY 17
The Beloved Community: Interconnection & Action as a way to Respond to Racial Oppression and Violence. | Panelists: Ashley Knox (Executive Director of Go Beyond Greatness (NP’07’09’11)), Erica Brown (Community Engagement Coordinator for Radio Kingston (NP ’10/’16)), Candice Van Dyke (Chief Diversity Officer for SUNY Ulster (NP ’08//’12)), Mark Rumnit (Director of Scholars Mentorship Program @ SUNY New Paltz (’93/’99)) | 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Facilitators: Chris Whitaker and Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link Here
Shifting the Narrative of Sky Culture with Allyson Sheneman “Cosmic Cultural Perspectives” |8:30-9:30 pm |Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge |Register for in person event here
FEBRUARY 18
“What Difference Does Difference Make?” with James B. Childs – JaRa Consulting | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm. Facilitator: Dr. Paula C. Perez | Register for Zoom Link here
FEBRUARY 22
Concerned Parents of New Paltz – “Making Black Lives Matter @ School for 30 years” | 6:00 – 8:00 pm. | Register for Zoom Link here
FEBRUARY 23
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – 1st Black person in National Statuary Hall Collection at the U. S. Capital – Presentation on the significance of her legacy and statue (Pamela Davis National Council of Negro Women) | 3:00 – 4:00pm.| Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link here
RESCHEDULED for 2/28/22 4:30pm-6pm
“Welcome Back and Community Gathering” – Come laugh, eat, and meet, as we intentionally co-create a community on campus! Intercultural Relations for Student Development and Black Lives Matter @ School Welcome the World!! | 4:30 – 6:30 pm. | SUB 100
Shifting the Narrative of Sky Culture with Tony Gordon “Star Lore on the African Continent” | 7:00 – 8:00 pm. | Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge| Register for Zoom Link here
RESCHEDULED FOR 2/28/22 7-8PM
Black History Month Film Series (Wednesdays) | Movie: Moonlight | In partnership with the Department of Black Studies | 7 pm Lecture Center 100 (Refreshments Served)
FEBRUARY 24
Shifting the Narrative of Sky Culture with Thyra Eysselinck “Star Tales of the First People” |8:30-9:30 pm |Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for in-person event here
FEBRUARY 25
“Livin’ My Life Like It’s Golden: Leaning into the Mindful Practice of Self-Wisdom, Joy, & Agency” with Tanzanite Msola | 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link here
“What is Diversity to You?” Black Lives Matter @ School and Center for Student Engagement | 3:30 – 6:30 pm. | Facilitators: Ed Lawson and Anthony Dandridge | MPR (Multipurpose Room in the Student Union Building) RESCHEDULED TBA
FEBRUARY 28
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – 1st Black person in National Statuary Hall Collection at the U. S. Capital – Presentation on the significance of her legacy and statue (Pamela Davis National Council of Negro Women) | 4:30 – 6:00 pm.| Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge | Register for Zoom Link here
Shifting the Narrative of Sky Culture with Tony Gordon “Star Lore on the African Continent” | 7:00 – 8:00 pm. | Facilitator: Anthony Dandridge| Register for Zoom Link here
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