All Events
Race Matters Series
Anti-Blackness in North Africa
Magda Campo
MCC Theater
Anti-Blackness in the Arab world remains largely unaddressed despite its widespread presence. Racism against non-Arabs and Afro-Arabs manifests in institutional, systemic, and everyday practices. As Angela Davis said, "In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist; we must be anti-racist." Understanding Black history and valuing Black lives is essential for collective liberation. Magda Campo discusses experiences and insights on Anti-Blackness in North Africa.
Cup of Culture
All In: The Fight For Democracy
MCC Theater
In light of the 2024 Presidential Election, the MCC would like to highlight systemic issues regarding voter suppression and its historical impact on marginalized communities and people of color within the United States. In the documentary, All In: The Fight for Democracy, filmmakers Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortes examine the history of voter suppression and how social justice activists fight for the rights of U.S. citizens. We encourage undergraduate students to use their vote and their voice in this presidential election to see changes they want made in their own communities.
Children's Event: Dia de los Muertos
Sara Villegas-Boykins
YMCA St. George Youth Center
This year, the MCC will collaborate with the St. George Youth Center to commemorate Dia de los Muertos through a community-based celebration for children and families. We aim to give the Isla Vista community the opportunity to celebrate the holiday through food, live music, lotería, and traditional activities such as making ofrendas and decorating sugar skulls. Sara Villegas-Boykins, UCSB postdoctoral fellow, will present the history and importance of Dia de los Muertos. Please join us as we come together as a community to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
YMCA St. George Youth Center, 889 Camino Del Sur, Isla Vista
Spanish Translation:
El Centro Multicultural (MCC), en colaboración con UCSB’s Servicios de Educación y Cuidado de la Primera Infancia, conmemorarán el Día de los Muertos a través de una celebración comunitaria para niños y familias. Queremos dar a la comunidad de Isla Vista la oportunidad para celebrar este día festivo a través de comida, música en vivo, historias, juegos como lotería, y actividades tradicionales como hacer ofrendas y decorar calaveras de azúcar. Sara Villegas-Boykins, una postdoctora en la Universidad de California Santa Barbara, presentará la historia y la importancia del Día de los Muertos para la herencia y la cultura chicanx. ¡Acompañanos a celebrar juntos este Día de los Muertos!
Cup of Culture
Mija
MCC Theater
Mija is a short film that delves into the lives of Doris Muñoz and Jacks Haupt, two talented young Mexican-American women navigating the complexities of pursuing their dreams while balancing the realities of family responsibilities and cultural expectations. As the daughters of undocumented immigrants, Doris and Jacks face unique challenges in the music industry, where they strive to make a name for themselves. This emotional and inspiring story captures the struggles and triumphs of these two trailblazers as they redefine success, honor their roots, and carve out their own paths in a world that often overlooks voices like theirs.
