Oregon State University will be marking Black History Month with a number of events, some of them open for both the campus and wider Corvallis communities. Two slated for this week struck as ‘can’t miss’ happenings.
Community Dialogue – Power of Color: Conversations About Colorism
This iteration of Oregon State University’s Community Dialogue series examines Colorism and Anti-Blackness and the power structure it creates in ethnic communities across the globe.
Through a student and faculty panel and story circles, organizers hope participants can leave this event gaining a deeper understanding around colorism. Community Dialogues seek to cultivate connection and deep learning through exploration of critical and contentious issues. This series is focused on providing space for participants to practice the skills of dialogue and deliberation.
Thursday, February 9 from 4 to 6 pm, at Memorial Union Multipurpose Room. Registration required.
My People Are Rising: The History and Legacy of the Black Panthers in the Pacific Northwest
Aaron Dixon co-founded the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968. He led the chapter for four years, launching a free breakfast program for children and a community health and legal clinic. Dixon has spent half a decade working for social justice through involvement in electoral politics, community activism, and non-profit organizations. In this event, Dixon will draw on his published memoir, My People are Rising, to discuss his experiences fighting for Black empowerment and racial justice.
Presented by: School of History, Philosophy and Religion; College of Liberal Arts; United Academics of OSU Social Justice Committee; Educational Opportunities Program; School of Language, Culture and Society; Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center; Diversity and Cultural Engagement; and the Center for the Humanities and The Center for the Humanities.
Thursday, February 9 at 5:30 pm, at the Memorial Union Horizon Room.
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