Black lives matter 101 Explores Black Social Movements

WHAT:

As early as 1948, W.E.B. DuBois taught a university course in African-American history and culture at The New School.

Now, almost 70 years later, the New Black School, a Black graduate student group based at The New School, continues the tradition with Black Lives Matter 101, a public series of five “classes” examining Black social movements in the 21st century.  

Topics include the role of faith in advancing social movements, the relationship of the “new” civil rights movement to nascent social movements, the role of technology and new media in controlling and creating new narratives in justice movements, the global efforts to advance justice for Black people worldwide, and the critical need for more action in the realms of health and environmental justice.  

Each "class" features a panel of "visiting scholars," experts, activists and a recommended reading list. In keeping with the New School's academic tradition, participants should come prepared to engage, challenge ideas, and commit to individual action. 

The classes will be viewable via The New School's Livestream page.

WHEN/WHERE:

Mobilizing the African Diaspora, Monday, April 25, 6-8 p.m. Wollman Hall, 65 West 11th St.

Black Health and Environmental Justice, Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m. University Center, John L. Tishman Auditorium, 63 Fifth Avenue

Faith in America’s Social Movements, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 6-8 p.m. Wollman Hall, 65 West 11th St.

Tech and New Media, Thursday, April 28, 6-8 p.m. The Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall, 66 West 12th St.

New Civil Rights Movement, Friday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. University Center, John L. Tishman Auditorium, 63 Fifth Avenue

WHO:

Mobilizing the African Diaspora

Nicholas Richards, Founder of ROHO and Former Assistant Pastor of The Abyssinian Baptist Church; Rosa Clemente, Hip Hop Activist, President and Founder of Know Thy Self Productions, and former 2008 Green Party VP Candidate; Lauryn Tamar Minter, Bilingual Political Scientist, Former Professor at The University of New Orleans; Carl Lipscombe (moderator), Policy and Legal Manager, BAJI

Black Health and Environmental Justice

Ana Baptista (moderator), Interim Chair of Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management at Milano School of International Affairs and Associate Director at Tishman Environment and Design Center; Robert Cohen, Physician and NYC Board of Correction member; Cecil D. Corbin-Mark, Director of Policy Initiatives, WE ACT for Environnmental Justice; Dr. Aletha Maybank, Associate Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene

Faith in America’s Social Movements

Carmen Dixon, Lead Organizer of Black Lives Matter, NYC Chapter; Darnell Moore, Senior Correspondent at The Mic; Minister Rashad Moore, The Abyssinian Baptist Church and Ph.D. student at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College; Imam Khalid Latif, Executive Director and Chaplain for the Islamic Center at NYU; Reverend Itang Young, Asstant Minister for Youth at The Abyssinian Baptist Church; Jeremy Scott Vinson (moderator), Religious Scholar at Union Theological Seminary 

Tech and New Media

Johnetta Elzie, Protester, Activist, Organizer and Co-Founder of Campaign Zero and We The Protestors; Jamilah Lemieux, Senior Editor, Ebony Magazine; Terrell J. Starr, Freelance Reporter; Damon Young, Editor-In-Chief of VerySmartBrothas; Chris Witherspoon (moderator), Entertainment Editor/reporter for theGrio.com, Entertainment Analyst for CNN

New Civil Rights Movement

Dr. Crystal deGregory, Founder and Executive Editor of HBCUstory, Inc; Charlene Carruthers, National Director of BYP 100; Anthony Ricco, Attorney; umi selah, Founder and Executive Director of Dream Defenders; Mychal Denzel Smith (moderator), Knobler Fellow at The Nation Institute

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