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Spring 24 events at/by the Santa Rosa Intercultural Center
Hip Hop Writing Workshop with Bocafloja
Friday, February 9, 2024 4:00-5:00pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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A creative writing workshop exploring the poetics of Rap & Spoken Word through a historical revision of the Global South as cohesive front of knowledge production.
Bocafloja is a Mexican born Interdisciplinary artist of afro-indigenous descent based in the US. Music, Documentary Filmmaking, Literature and Photography are some of his mediums of creation. His body of work addresses topics such as the Global South, Decoloniality, Immigration, Critical Race Theory and the African Diaspora in Latin America. Rolling Stone magazine and Billboard named him as part of the 50 most relevant Hip Hop artists in the history of Spanish language Hip Hop.
Bocafloja: Concierto Intimo/ Intimate Concert
Friday, February 9 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bertolini Student Activities Center
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Join us in this intimate concert with opening by Rasquaches and concert by Bocafloja. Free event, parking $4
Bocafloja is a Mexican born Interdisciplinary artist of afro-indigenous descent based in the US. Music, Documentary Filmmaking, Literature and Photography are some of his mediums of creation. His body of work addresses topics such as the Global South, Decoloniality, Immigration, Critical Race Theory and the African Diaspora in Latin America. Rolling Stone magazine and Billboard named him as part of the 50 most relevant Hip Hop artists in the history of Spanish language Hip Hop.
From Ally to CoConspirator
Tuesday, February 27 | 3-5pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center
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This is part of a series of events lead by the Queer Resource Center in partnership with Positive Images. For more information please email: qrc@santarosa.edu
Art as Resistance
Wednesday, March 13 | 1-2:30pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Together, communities & artists have asked, how can art be a tool for social change? Art, and more specifically, public art has been vital in resistance movements throughout the world, sharing messages of struggle and triumph with a broader audience. Here in Sonoma County many women of color are creating public and accessible art that is challenging hegemonic narratives of this region and its peoples. In this panel, local artists will share with us the ways in which they use art to illustrate narratives of resistance, joy, culture, and community situated within the context of social justice and social change.
Part of Women's History Month series of events. For more WHM events visit: https://events.santarosa.edu/womens-history-month-2024
WOLM "The Marrow Thieves" All Our Relations Reading Group
Thursday, March 28 | 5-7pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Dr. Churchill and Dr. tom facilitate the All Our Relations Reading Group to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the public to read texts and join in conversation about issues in Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, and all areas that allow us to explore our connectedness with all our relations. This semester, we are excited to feature the young adult novel "The Marrow Thieves" and the sequel "Hunting by Stars" by Cherie Dimaline (Métis)
Abolition April with Katie "KD" Dixon
Tuesday, April 9 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
Virtually: Our House/QRC Petaluma Jacobs 116
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Have you heard the headlines? Join us for a presentation on abolition April and Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come hear from Katie "KD" Dixon about the ongoing sexual violence committed by guards inside the prisons. Tuesday April 9, 2024. From 12-1:30pm. In Person at the @qrcsrjc Queer Resource Center, Pioneer Hall 380, Santa Rosa or Join us for a zoom watch at Our House/QRC Jacobs 116, Petaluma. Scan the QR Code to register or register at https://bit.ly/3IJQAOF
Art Journaling and Reflection on WOLM with Amanda Ayala
Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Join Artist Amanda Ayala as we center our inherent creativity and brilliance to think together and reflect on themes in The Marrow Thieves (this year's Work of Literary Merit, WOLM). All supplies included, you are welcome to bring your favorite art supplies if you like!
Amanda Ayala (she/ella) is an interdisciplinary Xicana Indigenous visual artist and maker who centers people targeted by oppression and acknowledges their brilliance. Amanda leads and facilitates workshops that combine artist liberation and social justice for people of all ages. She creates within community as a way to heal and transform society.
Denim Day SAAM Workshop
Wednesday, April 24 | 12:00 - 1:00pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come early to get lunch! Learn about resources, consent, how to take action to create safer communities for all. Denim Day, observed on a Wednesday in April, originated as a response to a rape conviction overturned by the Italian Supreme Court, promoting awareness and activism against victim blaming and myths surrounding sexual violence by wearing jeans in solidarity. This event will be made up of a presentation, discussion, creative project, and food :). In collaboration with Verity; Student Health PEERS; Queer Resource Center.
"Unseen" Film Screening and Q&A with protagonist, co-writer and director
Monday, April 29 | 12:00 - 2:00pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Join us for the film screening of “Unseen” along with an opportunity to engage with pedro, the film’s protagonist & co-writer, & Set Hernandez, the director. Film synopsis: Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job as a health care provider, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing.
Poetry Reading with Dan Lau
Tuesday, May 7 | 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Dan Lau is a poet, a nonprofit arts administrator at Kundiman, and an editor at Foglifter, a queer literary journal and press
in collaboration with EOPS. This event is part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For more events like this, visit https://intercultural.santarosa.edu/APIhm
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WOLM "The Marrow Thieves" All Our Relations Reading Group
Thursday, April 25 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, Pioneer 380
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Dr. Churchill and Dr. tom facilitate the All Our Relations Reading Group to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the public to read texts and join in conversation about issues in Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, and all areas that allow us to explore our connectedness with all our relations. This semester, we are excited to feature the young adult novel "The Marrow Thieves" and the sequel "Hunting by Stars" by Cherie Dimaline (Métis)
