All Events
Race Matters Series
Racism without Racists: Contemporary Racial Discrimination in the Age of Obama's 'Post-Racial' America Phil Goff
MCC LOUNGE
If the United States has made such great strides in reducing racial prejudice, then how does one explain persistent racial disparities? Common social science wisdom explains this disconnect by insisting that racial prejudice has merely 'gone underground,' that prejudice is still responsible for inequality but is now more subtly expressed. However, given the historically tenuous link between attitudes and behaviors more generally, is it possible that racial discrimination may exist absent racial hostility? Could there be racism without racists? Phil Goff, professor of Social Psychology at UCLA, suggests that there can be, and that developing a language to describe it may be essential to combating it.
Cup of Culture
Say My Name
MCC THEATER
In a hip hop and R’n’B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female emcees. Nirit Peled, 75 min., English, 2009, UK/USA. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and the Women’s Center.
An Evening of Jazz with Sacred Urban Echoes
MCC THEATER
Iconic figures from the Los Angeles art scene, critically acclaimed vocalist Dwight Trible and award winning performance poet Kamau Daaood present an evening of socially conscious, spirited music and poetry spanning a spectrum from world music, spiritual jazz, to the avant-garde; all rooted deeply in African-American traditions. Celebrating their work together of over twenty years, Daaood and Trible will be supported by some of Los Angeles finest musicians and by members of the UCSB Black Student Union for a truly uplifting, inspiring, and thought provoking evening. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and Black Studies. Tickets $5 students / $15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064.
Student Series
Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen
MCC THEATER
Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen is brought to life by the stories of six thoughtful, eloquent, and diverse transmen. Preachers, teachers, students, and activists educate us simply by making their presence known. Discussion with members of the Black Student Union following the screening. Kortney Ryan Ziegler, 78 min., English, 2008, USA. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.
