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The Voice of the Voiceless: the Social Responsibility of the Artist Malaquias Montoya
MCC Theater
Legendary Chicano activist, artist, and UC Davis Professor, Malaquias Montoya, has and continues to give voice to the often ignored Chicano and Latino working class as well as other disenfranchised communities of the world through his artwork. In this talk, he will present how art can be used not only as a way to express oneself, but as a tool for social activism. “What better function for art at this time? A voice for the voiceless.” Malaquias Montoya is co-founder of the Mexican-American Liberation Art Front (1968); inspiring a generation of artists and activists. Books will be sold following the presentation. Co-sponsored by the Department of Chicano/a Studies; the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Academic Policy; and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Sexual Harassment/Title IX Compliance.
Cup of Culture
Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath
MCC Theater
In fall of 2001, Valerie Kaur took off around the country following hate crimes against the Sikh American community with a video camera and a streak of bravery. What began as a solitary journey to document untold stories became an award-winning documentary film that inspired a movement for brave new dialogue about race and religion in America. Sharat Raju, 110min., English, 2006, USA. Co-sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies and the EOP-Middle Eastern Resource Center.
Art Exhibit
Opening Reception/Conversation with the Artist Mahader Tesfai
MCC Lounge
Eritrean artist Mahader Tesfai will be having a solo exhibition of his newest mixed-media artwork, from 2011-2013. Mahader is best known for his colorful works on canvas and wood that combine paint, ink, and collage to create powerful images of Africans. Using overlapping faces and bodies, this show explores a beautiful spectrum of African identities while constructing images of resistance and power. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union.
Cup of Culture-Meet the Filmmaker
Bringing King to China
MCC Theater
Bringing King to China examines Dr. King's international impact and the changing beliefs of China's future leaders. The film provides a unique lens for Americans to review the history of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspiring call for global peace. Discussion with Director Kevin McKiernan following the screening. Kevin McKiernan, 85 min., English and Chinese with English subtitles, 2011, USA. Co-Sponsored by the National Science Foundation: Partnership in International Research and Education in Electron Chemistry and Catalysis at Interfaces.
