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In 1948, W.E.B. DuBois taught the first university course in African-American history and culture at The New School. Now, almost seventy years later, the New Black School continues the tradition by organizing Black Lives Matter 101, a series of “classes” examining Black social movements in the 21st century.
The event is free and open to the public with RSVP.
Class #1 - Mobilizing the African Diaspora
Monday, April 25th. 6-8pm in 65 W. 11th St- Wollman Hall
How do we mobilize people from around the world into a fully formed international movement? How do we build these coalitions locally and across the globe? This panel examines theses questions and more as panelists explore the African Diaspora and its role in facilitating an international movement.
Panelists include:
Nicholas Richards, Founder of ROHO and Former Assistant Pastor of The Abyssinian Baptist Church
Jamila Hammami, Executive Director, Queer Detainee Empowerment Project
Rosa Clemente, Hip Hop Activist, President and Founder of Know Thy Self Productions, and former 2008 Green Party VP Candidate
Lauryn Tamar Minter, Bilingual Political Scientist, Former Professor at The University of New Orleans
Carl Lipscombe (moderator), Policy and Legal Manager, BAJI
Class #2 - Slow Death: Black Health and Environmental Justice
Tuesday, April 26th 6-8pm, 63 Fifth Ave- University Center in UL105
Environmental justice and health equity are highly connected issues that disproportionately impact communities of color. The panel will explore racial justice, equity, and diversity through the lens of black social movements.
Panelists include:
Dr. Karen Althea Maybank- Associate Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene
Margarette Purvis- President and CEO of Food Bank for New York City
Class #3 - Faith in America’s Social Movements
Wednesday, April 27th 6-8pm in 55 W. 11th St- Wollman Hall
This panel will explore how religion and spirituality affect Black social movements and can be leveraged to advance progressive agendas in policy-making institutions.
Panelists include:
Darnell Moore, Senior Correspondent at The Mic
Rashad Moore, Minister, The Abyssinian Baptist Church, Ph.D. student at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College
Imam Khalid Latif, Executive Director and Chaplain for the Islamic Center at NYU
Class #4 - Tech and New Media
Thursday, April 28th 6-8pm in 63 Fifth Ave- University Center, UL102
This panel will explore how technology has strengthened traditionally unheard voices in Black social movements. Participants will also ask how we can control narratives and present radical alternative messaging in the era of new media.
Panelists include:
Johnetta Elzie, Protester, Activist, Organizer and Co-Founder of Campaign Zero and We The Protestors
Jamilah Lemieux, Senior Editor, Ebony Magazine
Terrell J. Starr, Senior Editor of Alternet
Damon Young, Editor-In-Chief of VerySmartBrothas
Chris Witherspoon (moderator), Writer and Producer, Entertainment Editor of thegrio.com
Class #5 - New Civil Rights Movement
Friday, April 29th 6-8pm in Tishman Auditorium
This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the Black Lives Matter movement as it defines itself as the new civil rights movement of our time. Panelists will expound upon the potential to partner with other social movements, influence upcoming elections, and learn from past successes and failures. Confirmed panelists include:
Panelists include:
Dr. Crystal deGregory, Founder and Executive Editor of HBCUstory, Inc
Charlene Carruthers, National Director of BYP 100
Mychal Denzel Smith (moderator), Knobler Fellow at The Nation Institute
WHENMonday, April 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:00 PM (EDT) -
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WHEREThe New School - 63 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10011