Join us for these can’t-miss events, part of a larger schedule of events during Rethinking Race:<\/p>\n
Monday, February 2nd<\/strong> Thursday, February 5th<\/strong> This one-act play by Dr. Amanda Kemp explores Phillis Wheatley and Obour Tanner’s assertions of freedom, dignity and faith. The play blends narrative with African American spirituals, exquisitely rendered by tenor Deborah Billups and soprano Vanessa Ballard. You don\u2019t want to miss this story that will make your toes tap and your heart soar.<\/p>\n For more information about the play visit Dr. Kemp’s website<\/a>. Or view the play’s trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday, February 12th<\/strong> For questions about any of these events, please contact Lisa Lazar.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe film,\u00a0To cross An Ocean Four Centuries Long<\/em>, will be shown at 2pm in room 154 Beirce Library.\u00a0Join this mystical captain as she takes you on a journey through time with the assistance of beautifully arranged spirituals and African dance. Meet Phillis Wheatley, Hannah, servant to John Woolman, and John Jay’s Abby all enslaved but determined to be free.\u00a0 Recording of a performance of the play, written by Dr. Amanda Kemp. View the film’s trailer.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSister Friend:<\/i> \u00a0Phillis Wheatley and Obour Tanner on Freedom, Love and the Divine.<\/i>
\n7.30pm Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall.<\/p>\n
\nThe film,\u00a0A Lot Like You<\/em>, will be shown at 12 noon in room 154 of Bierce Library. A Lot Like You<\/i>\u00a0is a documentary film that explores the complex intersection between mixed race identity, culture and home. It follows Eliaichi Kimaro, who is a first generation American of Korean and Tanzanian ancestry back to Tanzania upon her parents\u2019 retirement.\u00a0After the film, stay for a discussion with Dr. Toja Okoh on the topics of race and identity. View the film’s trailer.<\/a><\/p>\n