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Dead Prez
UCEN HUB
Continuing on the path of politically minded artists like Public Enemy, 2pac, and KRS-One, Dead Prez has been revolutionizing hip-hop since the late 1990s. Taking inspiration from the life and social activism of Malcolm X, Sticman and M-1 produce political hip-hop that challenges the status quo to rally against the inequities in American society. With insight and honesty, they rep the streets and give voice to the hearts and minds of those without mainstream representation. Tickets $5 students / $10 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Co-sponsored by A.S. Program Board and KCSB.
An Evening of Argentine Tango Music and Dance
MCC THEATER
A magical, intimate evening of Argentine Tango music and dance with San Francisco-based performers Seth Asarnow (bandoneón), Marcelo Puig (guitar), Chelsea Eng (dancer) & Count Glover (dancer). The richness of this ever-evolving art form will enchant you! Savor the unique, soulful qualities of the bandoneón, tango's key instrument, across playful milongas, sweet valses and dramatic tangos.
Tickets $5 students / $15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064.
Race Matters Series
Using Critical Race Theory and Racial Microaggressions to Examine Everyday Racism Daniel Solorzano
MCC LOUNGE
In this discussion, Daniel Solorzano, professor of Social Sciences and Comparative Education at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, will focus on racial microaggressions, those covert or everyday forms of systemic racism used to keep those at the racial margins in their place. In order to comprehend racial microaggressions, we must first understand the different types of racial microaggressions that People of Color experience; the various contexts in which they occur; their effects on People of Color; and how People of Color respond to them.
Cup of Culture
Meet the Filmmaker Rhythmic Uprising
MCC THEATER
Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary that shows how the transformative powers of Afro-Brazilian performing arts are used to fight racism and inequality in Bahia, Brazil. This film takes a look behind the scenes of those grandiose carnival spectacles to see how local cultural leaders utilize these arts to change lives.
Benjamin Watkins, 110 min., English, 2008, Brazil/USA. Discussion with the director following the screening.
