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Unlearning Academic Ableism
Angela M. Carter and Rui Rui Bleifuss
Online Zoom - REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT SHORELINE
Disability Justice is currently trending on social media and within larger social justice movement spaces. But what does disability justice mean for college students? This interactive Zoom workshop hosted by the MCC and CODE will begin with a brief overview of disability as an intersectional identity and experience. Next, participants will learn how to utilize the principles of Disability Justice to recognize and disrupt academic ableism. Lastly, there will be ample time to ask questions and engage in discussion.
Guest Bios:
As a Ronald E. McNair scholar, Angela M. Carter (she/her) became a first-generation college graduate in 2009 when she earned her BA in English from Truman State University. Dr. Carter completed her Ph.D. in Feminist Studies at the University of Minnesota in 2019. She has worked in various capacities over the last 20 years teaching, researching, and advocating, around experiences of injustice and inequity in higher education. Currently, she is organizing with other disabled Minnesotans to form a grassroots community organization, named AmplifyMN: A Disability Justice Collective. Angela identifies as a white anti-racist, multiply-disabled, rural queer, feminist.
Rui Rui Bleifuss (she/her) is a Chinese American disability activist from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an intern with AmplifyMN: A Disability Justice Collective. Currently, Rui Rui is a junior at Davidson College where she is pursuing a major in Disability Studies and a minor in Chinese Studies. Outside of her work, Rui Rui loves listening to podcasts, baking, and spending time with her service dog, Yeti.
Co-Sponsor: A.S. CODE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT SHORELINE
Panel Discussion
Until Freedom
TAMIKA MALLORY, ANGELO PINTO AND TAMIKA PALMER
Online
This event, facilitated by the Black Studies Department and Center for Black Studies Research, will discuss the art of protest, its impact on social change, and emphasize Black women as leaders in the fight for liberation against police brutality. Members of Until Freedom will be joined by Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro police department in March 2020, by three plain clothed officers executing a “no-knock” search. This event was made possible by the generous contributions of the VC for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, VC for Student Affairs, Associated Students, CAPS, MultiCultural Center, the Black Studies Department and the Office of Black Student Development.
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Cup of Culture
Waves
Director: Trey Edward Shults
In-person: MCC Theater
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family - led by a well-intentional but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times. 2019. 2h 15min.
Cup of Culture
We Still Here
Post film panel with the filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi; producer Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, and Puerto Rican activists Mariangelie Ortiz
MCC Theater
"In response to the government's disregard and poor relief management during Hurricane Maria, young residents from Comerío, Puerto Rico activate themselves by taking control and transforming not only their lives but their community. WE STILL HERE / AQUÍ ESTAMOS introduces the incredible youth of Comerío, navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a disaster that brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in an economic and political crisis. In the lush mountains in the center of Puerto Rico, 24-year-old Mariangelie Ortiz leads a group of young residents who never thought they would become the leaders of their community, nonetheless find themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress. Follow them in this coming of age story to find their power and begin creating a sustainable future for themselves and their community."
Post film panel with the filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi; producer Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, and Puerto Rican activists Mariangelie Ortiz
Click to view a short glimpse of the documentary: https://www.westilherepr.com
Co-Sponsors: AdCRC
BIOS:
Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi is an internationally-recognized and award-winning filmmaker. He is the founder of @fistuptv a media platform uplifting and telling stories from communities across the world who refuse to be silenced. His work has circulated through National Broadcast: Free Speech TV, Teaching Channel, and PBS. Online he has created content for remezcla, okayafrica, TIDAL, and VIBE. Eli is the founder of Cine Solar Rodante, a solar cinema project run entirely on solar power. He is the co-founder of @defendpr , a multimedia project designed to document and celebrate Puerto Rican creativity, resilience, and resistance. His film @bakoso_cuba won festivals around the world and just received a national broadcast on World Channel. He is also currently curating his 13th Annual #FistUpFilmFestival in the Bay Area, California. His dedication to his craft is deeply connected to his commitment to social justice and the belief in the transformative power of film.
Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi is a producer at Clenched Fist Productions- a media company dedicated to documenting the use of music and culture as a tool for social justice. He has teamed up with his brother Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi on three award-winning documentary films- We Still Here / Nos Tenemos being the most recent. Kahlil completed his Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley and a Masters Degree in Education and Technology from the University of San Francisco. His vision is to continue creating media, documentaries, and curriculum that speaks to the lived experiences of the African diaspora.*
Mariangelie Ortiz is currently leading a project in her hometown of Comerío to create a system for water distribution and collection. She will work with community leaders to replicate similar systems across Puerto Rico. She is a community leader who works with Defend Puerto Rico and La Maraña, which are community groups that document and support recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Mariangelie has focused her efforts to rebuild her community by improving water quality and providing wider access to clean water. She studied Strategic Leadership and Management at University Ana G. Mendez in Puerto Rico.
