Register for the event "Land & Language" with award-winning Mojave poet Natalie Diaz (nominated for a 2020 National Book Award) and featuring NTT Professor Kai Small '07 (who is teaching CTSJ 376: Settler Colonial Studies this Fall) by going HERE.
In this poetic reflection, writer/director Darla Howell provides a nuanced perspective of being a Black student at Occidental College. The film features over 25 students who explore their personal experiences of vulnerability, seeking safety, and navigating the various realities of life at a predominantly white institution.
Zoom: https://occidental.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 411214
In this lecture and workshop, Brooklyn-based author John Paul Brammer will talk about how he launched his advice column ¡Hola Papi! with Grindr and eventually turned it into a book with Simon & Schuster. More specifically, he'll talk about how he incorporates his real experiences as a gay Latino into his writing while negotiating those experiences with industry appetites. Attendees of this workshop will also have the opportunity to write an essay, a short story, a humor piece, or even a poem that centers a lived experience they have had.
Join Dr. Courtney Allen to unpack and discuss managing the weight of transition and navigating change on campus as Black Womxn.
Join Dr. Courtney Allen to unpack and discuss managing the weight of transition and navigating change on campus as Black Womxn.
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that celebrates and evokes special memories of deceased loved ones with colorful pageantry and indigenous blessings. In preparation for the event, please watch the following provided by our partners at Self Help Graphics & Art.
Available Tuesday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m. PT on YouTube
In 1990, Jennie Livingston directed a documentary that chronicled the ball culture of New York City. For the first time, we saw the creative might of queer and trans communities of color. Now 30 years later, we will discuss the impact of this documentary and how the ball culture survives through these ever-changing times.
Join us for the Paris Is Burning watch party! Go here to watch the famous documentary https://watchdocumentaries.com/paris-is-burning/