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An Evening of West African Music with Koumbemba
MCC THEATER
Founded by acclaimed singer and Kora player Karamo Cissokho and master drummer Ibrahima Ngom, Koumbemba blends traditional West African music with a modern Reggae style. Karamo sings mostly in his native language of Manding and in Wolof, Senegal’s national language. As a group of expert musicians, the band also includes two master drummers in the West African tradition of the griot, who have played in the world renowned National Senegalese Ballet. Tickets $5 students / $15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064.
Race Matters Series
“The Latina Moment:” The Nomination and Appointment of Sonia Sotomayor as Supreme Court Justice • Pei-te Lien
MCC LOUNGE
The nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Latina justice on the Supreme Court spurred a heated debate heavy with partisan and ethnic politics. Despite her impressive credentials, the GOP questioned her gender and ethnicity and her past affiliation with a liberal advocacy group to strategically tarnish her credibility as a Justice. Pei-te Lien, professor in Political Science at UC Santa Barbara and co-principal investigator of the Gender and Multicultural Leadership project, will lead a discussion on U.S. racial and ethnic politics and political representation of non-white Americans.
Cup of Culture
Meet the Filmmaker Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
MCC THEATER
This award-winning film explores Patsy Takemoto Mink’s legacy as the first woman of color to ever serve in the United States Congress. A legislative trailblazer, Mink overcame racial and gender discrimination to become one of the most influential public servants of her generation. She was a tenacious advocate of women’s rights who co-authored the ground-breaking Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the landmark legislation that mandated gender equity in education and especially celebrated for its impact on women’s high school and college athletics. Discussion with director Kimberlee Bassford following the screening. Kimberlee Bassford, 56 min., English, 2008, USA
Open Mic
Open Mic with CYPHER
MCC LOUNGE
Come and check out CYPHER (Culture of Youth Progressing Humanity in Expression and Rhythm) in an open mic expression night of local artists that share their work through spoken word, freestyle battles, beat boxers, dancers, and plenty of other art forms of expression.
