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Cup of Culture
Lost in the Crowd
MCC THEATER
Shot over eight years, this ground breaking documentary follows a group of homeless LGBT teens living in New York City. The film reveals the many trials in their fight to survive in a world that is hostile to their very existence, but also the dreams and desires that keep them going. Susi Graf, 72 min., English, 2010, USA. Co-sponsored by the Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
An Evening of Irish Poetry with Ethna McKiernan
MCC Lounge
In honor of National Poetry Month, award-winning Irish-American poet Ethna McKiernan will not only share her poetry, but will focus on “the largest leap of imagination there is in poetry, writing from the perspective of the 'other'.” Author of three collections of poetry, her most recent work, Sky Thick With Fireflies (Salmon Poetry, 2011), was nominated for the Minnesota Book Award. She currently works as a housing advocate in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the long-term homeless. Co-sponsored by the College of Creative Studies and the Department of English.
Cup of Culture
United States of Africa: Beyond Hip-Hop
MCC Theater
An insightful look at the power of music and the need for political engagement, this film follows African hip-hop pioneer Didier Awadi as he creates an album on revolutionary black leaders. His travels throughout Africa spark deeper reflection on the power of music and the potential for real political transformation. Yanick Létourneau, 86 min., French and English, 2012, Canada. Co-sponsored by the Art, Design, & Architecture Museum – UC Santa Barbara and the Education Abroad Program – UC Santa Barbara.
What is Fair Education? Jeffrey Stewart
MCC Theater
Though the FAIR Education Act in California was passed in 2011, little progress has been made in including the histories of underrepresented communities in the K-12 curriculum, especially those of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and persons with disabilities. Jeffrey C. Stewart will discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by the FAIR Act and suggest it lays the groundwork for developing a new organon of K-12 and university education in California. Jeffrey C. Stewart is Chair and Professor in the Department of Black Studies at UCSB. For more information please contact the Black Studies Department.
