Events By Quarter
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!
Holistic Safety Plan Community Series: A Ki To Be Free
MCC Lounge
Join us for the kickoff of the HSP Community Series, A Ki to be FREE, a space to share, reflect, and connect around issues at the heart of community and identity. Held on Wednesdays at noon in the MCC Lounge from November 6th to the 20th, this series invites you to bring your lunch and your voice as we explore meaningful questions together.
Our first session on November 6th will focus on the theme: In what ways does political change impact the feeling of safety, belonging, and identity within our academic and local communities?
Wednesdays 12:00pm MCC Lounge
Each week, we’ll tackle new topics that deepen our understanding of community building, resilience, and support within the unique context of our academic space.
