Calendar

Kickoff event

See the film "Dear White People" at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. Free Subway while supplies last.

Sponsored by University Libraries and ZPN

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11 a.m. in the Student Union Theatre
Latinos Beyond Reel
A film discussion will follow at noon.

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Noon in Student Union 308
The Curious History of U.S. Immigration
Presented by Litsa Varonis

7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Hall
Keynote Speaker Melissa Harris-Perry
Ticketed event ($10 general public; $8 UA faculty/staff with ID, seniors; $6 UA students with ID

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Sponsored by: Inclusion & Equity, Rethinking Race, Culture Quest, the Northeast Ohio Medical University, and E. J. Thomas Hall.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
The Ferguson Eruption- presented by Nicole Roach, Chief Diversity Officer of Webster University
Sponsored by The Office of Inclusion & Equity and The Multicultural Center

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1 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
White Scripts and Black Supermen

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2:30-4 p.m. in the Student Union
Dr. Elaine Richardson from The Ohio State University
Sponsored by The Office of Inclusion & Equity and The Multicultural Center

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10-11:30 a.m. in the Student Union Theatre
"African American males’ perceptions of the racial climate on campus"
Presented by Dr. Jon Queener, The University of Akron
Sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning

Noon in the Student Union Theatre
Democracy’s Ghosts

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1-2:30 p.m. in the Student Union 308
F2F - “Is it True that White People Just Don’t Get It?” Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Shriver Dreussi

3:20-5 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
"Breathe Diversity" with Stan Pearson
Sponsored by Residence Life and Housing

5:30-7 p.m. in Bierce Library 154
F2F - “The Whitness Project” a look at how bias & prejudices impact the legal field. Learn more
Facilitator: Prad Georges

See the film "Dear White People" at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre.

Sponsored by University Libraries and ZPN

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10 a.m. to noon in Student Union 312
F2F - "Diversity of Thought-Critical thinking-It’s Relational" Learn more
Facilitator: Naomi White

Noon in the Student Union Theatre
The Muslim Americans

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12:30-2 p.m. in the Student Union 314
F2F - “Helping a White Guy with The Talk – A discussion about what ‘the talk’ is about and why it is needed.” Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Stephen Brooks

1:45-3 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
Dr. Denise James – The University of Dayton
“Valuing Blackness: Why Race Matters in Our Communities”
Sponsored by the Philosophy Department and Center for Conflict Management

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3:30-5 p.m. in Student Union 314
F2F - "P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting Resilence and Identity Development through Empowerment) in African American Manhood and Womanhood" Learn more
Facilitator: April Barnes

7-8 p.m. at UA's Wayne College Student Life Building in the multipurpose room
Chinese Acrobatics include contortions, foot juggling, plate spinning, Chinese yo-yo, and group acrobatics. This act includes an interpreter who shares facts about culture and customs
Sponsored by Culture Quest and Wayne College
For more information, see the flyer or contact Jackie Ashbaugh at jackie1@uakron.edu.

7:30 p.m. in Kolbe Hall's Daum Theatre
"Sister Friend: Phillis Wheatley and Obour Tanner On Freedom, Love, and the Divine" - a one-act play and audience talk-back. produced by Amanda Kemp

Phillis Wheatley, eighteenth-century Black poet and international celebrity and her friend Obour Tanner come to life in this one-act drama about their friendship, love, and understanding of the Divine. Based on the unique correspondence between Wheatley and Tanner, both of whom were enslaved, this play explore the women's assertions of freedom, dignity and faith. The play blends narrative with African American spirituals, exquisitely rendered by tenor Deborah Billups and soprano Vanessa Ballard.
Sponsored by University Libraries

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F2F -

1:30-3 p.m. in Student Union 314
"Race and the 2014 Election - Afternoon edition"
Facilitator: Stephen Brooks, Dylan Tracy and Steven Theobald

2-3:30 p.m. - Rethinking Race Trolley Tour
This tour will highlight individuals and locations related to Akron's African American history. As part of the event, Dave Lieberth will lead a hike to the John Brown Monument and the program will conclude at the John Brown House before returning to the UA campus.

Board the trolley at College Street Circle off E. Buchtel Avenue by the Honors Complex and the Arts & Sciences building.
Seating is limited on two trolleys

The hike may be physically challenging for some. The trail is unimproved and rugged. Participants need to dress appropriately for the weather.

Free trolley service provided by The City of Akron and sponsored by The Summit County Historical Society.

F2F -

3-5 p.m. in Student Union 314
"Real Talk - Hour of expression regarding issues of racial injustice."
Facilitator: Soyeong Kim, Cierra Whatley, and Hether Cook

5-7 p.m. in Student Union 308
F2F - "Locs...Culture Resistance or Cultural Appropriation" Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Jodi Henderson-Ross

8 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
Frontera and free Subway while supplies last.
Sponsored by University Libraries and ZPN

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11 a.m. in the Student Union Theatre
In Whose Honor

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Noon in Student Union 308
"The Curious History of U.S. Immigration"
Presented by Litsa Varonis

1-2:30 p.m. in Student Union 312
Keynote Speaker – Sergio Garcia Chief of Staff for the President and Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, NEOMED
"Leadership Under Fire"
Sponsored by Office of Inclusion & Equity and H.O.L.A

7 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
"The Dark Kalamazoo" by Oni Faida Lampley
Sponsored by The Theater Department

7-8:30 p.m. in Buckingham 201
"Devaluation in American Advertising: The Meaning Behind Black Americana"
Presented by Simone Richardson – Akron Summit County Librarian

10-11:30 a.m. in Student Union 310
F2F - “Questions of Identity: A biracial dilemma” Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Heather Burton

Noon in the Student Union Theatre
Prom Night in Mississippi

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Noon to 1:30 in Student Union 310
F2F - “Interracial Relationships” Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Toja Okoh

3-4:30 p.m. in Student Union 316
F2F - "Natural Hair: let's talk about it." Learn more
Facilitator: Symphonie Smith

3:30-5 p.m. in the Student Union 310
F2F – Talking about Ferguson
Learn more Facilitators: Geniro Dingle, Jasmine Brown, Dylan Tracy and Dr. Bill Lyons

5-7 p.m. in Student Union Ballroom B
Panel of Local Ministers Explore the Impact of Civil Rights Events from a Religious Perspective
Sponsored by Fannie Brown – Coming Together Project

8:50-9:50 a.m. in Student Union 310 and 335
F2F - “Race and the 2014 Election - Morning Edition” Learn more
Facilitators: Stephen Brooks, Dylan Tracy, and Steven Theobald

10 a.m. to noon in Student Union 316
Black History Biographies
Presented by Gabriel Scott of the Boys and Girls Club

11 a.m. - noon in Student Union 312
F2F - “The Role of Diversity in STEM Innovation” Learn more
Facilitators: Terry Malone

Noon in the Student Union Theatre
American Promise

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11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Student Union 310
F2F - “(Re)thinking body image.” Learn more
Facilitator: Christin Seher

12:30-2 p.m. in Student Union 312
F2F - "Race and Parenting Goals" Learn more
Facilitator: Pamela Schulze

1-3 p.m. in Student Union 335
Dr. Henry Ng of Cleveland MetroHealth

Henry Ng, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACP, is dedicated to promoting and improving LGBT health. He has lectured on LGBT health and health disparities to students, health care providers, agencies and organizations in the Midwest and nationwide. He is the President of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality and is involved in health professional and student education and mentorship.
Sponsored by the College of Health Professions and ARI-AHEC.

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2 p.m. in Bierce Library 154
To Cross An Ocean Four Centuries Long

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3:30-5 p.m. in Student Union 310
F2F - "Rethinking Fear: What makes us all afraid to talk about race?"
Facilitators: Philathia Bolton, Amber Hewitt, Carolyn Behrman, Geniro Dingle and Bill Lyons. Learn more

5:30-7 p.m. in Mary Gladwin 305
F2F - “Does your health care provider consider race and culture in planning your care?” Learn more
Facilitator: Dr. Carolyn Sutter

7-9 p.m. at Quaker Station
Keynote Speakers – Charles Noble and Kwame Christian from Kirwan Institute – "Infant Mortality" with panel discussion and Q/A
Sponsored by College of Health Professions and ARI-AHEC

7:17 p.m. Coffeehouse Series at the Student Union Starbucks
Spoken Word Poet Rudy Francisco
Sponsored by RHPB

11 a.m. in Student Union 314
"Martyr or Madman, Understanding Akron’s John Brown" presented by Dave Lieberth, historian and documentary producer
Sponsored by Institute for Teaching and Learning

Noon in Bierce 154
A Lot Like You

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3:30-5 p.m. in Student Union 314
F2F with Dylan Tracy – "The Post Racial Myth" Learn more

4:30-6 p.m. in Leigh Hall 409
"Lincoln’s Executive War Powers: Historical and Political Perspectives"
Presented by the History Department

Noon in the Student Union Theatre
Time of Fear

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7 p.m. in Kolbe Hall's Daum Theatre
…Or Does It Explode – a play
Co-sponsored by UA Center for Conflict Management, CATAC, and Ma’Sue Productions

This free play is student written, produced and performed. It is based on actual stories about young black men in Akron. The writer, director and players are all outstanding talents from the area and the player will meet with the audience for a talk-back afterwards.

1-2:30 p.m. - Intensity Game Show in the Student Union Theatre
Sponsored by Rethinking Race and Campus Programs

2-3:30 p.m. - Rethinking Race Trolley Tour
This tour will highlight individuals and locations related to Akron's African American history. As part of the event, Dave Lieberth will lead a hike to the John Brown Monument and the program will conclude at the John Brown House before returning to the UA campus.

Board the trolley at College Street Circle off E. Buchtel Avenue by the Honors Complex and the Arts & Sciences building.
Seating is limited on two trolleys

The hike may be physically challenging for some. The trail is unimproved and rugged. Participants need to dress appropriately for the weather

Free trolley service provided by The City of Akron and sponsored by The Summit County Historical Society.