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The Power of Storytelling with Baba the Storyteller*
Come in community as we embark on a journey to learn of the Power of Storytelling
with Baba the Storyteller. Baba has presented at thousands of colleges, universities,
and other institutions throughout the world and is a master of the “ancient West African
storytelling craft, known as Jaliyaa.”
* Faculty who would like to earn flex credit, please register HERE on Cornerstone for antiracist/racial-equity focused flex credit.
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Tues, Feb 13
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Show will start promptly at 3pm. Come early for best seating and refreshments.
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Social Justice Center
(Comm 204)
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African American Architecture in LA
A conversation led by ECC faculty member Reuben Jacobs and R. Steven Lewis of ZGF
Architects, about the significant contributions by African-American architects, designers,
and engineers in Los Angeles.
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Weds, Feb 14
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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East Dining Room
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Conversation on Black Reparations with Senator Steven Bradford*
California is a leader in the movement for true reparatory justice for African Americans.
We are honored to have Senator Bradford on campus this Friday to provide information
on the findings of the Black Reparations Task Force including its recommendations
for redressing the historical atrocities perpetrated against African Americans in
California.
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community at-large are invited to take
part in this conversation. Senator Steven Bradford, is a member of the Black Reparations
Task Force and serves as Vice-Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus.
* Faculty who would like to earn flex credit, please register HERE on Cornerstone for antiracist/racial-equity focused flex credit.
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Fri, Feb 16
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
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Social Justice Center
(Comm 204)
JOIN VIA ZOOM WEBINAR HERE
Zoom ID: 839 0055 1216
Passcode: 223479
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West African Dance Meditation Session with Daunté "KINGTAE" Fyall
Learn of the importance of West African Dance and how it coincides with modern day
African American culture. This event will be hosted by Daunté Fyall, a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, and motivational speaker and also currently a faculty member of the University of California, San Diego.
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Tues, Feb 20
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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Student Services Plaza (outside of Social Justice Center)
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Taste of Soul and Mini Black Market Flea
Taste of Soul is a campus-wide lunch in honor of Black History Month featuring delicious
soul food by Dulan's Catering Service. It has been a traditional event at El Camino
College for over 15 years! This event's goals are to create a sense of community between
students, faculty and staff and to expose them to cuisine, business, and artistry
within the local Black Community.
This year, we are partnering with local Black-owned businesses for a unique “Mini-Black
Flea,” outside during the campus-wide Taste of Soul luncheon in celebration of Black
History Month. This will be an opportunity for the ECC community to get exposure to
local Black owned businesses, artists, non-profit organizations as well as campus
resources and student clubs. We will focus on four areas that we believe are essential
to strengthening our Black community: Health and Wellness; Arts and Creativity; Clothing
and Expression; Advocacy and Awareness.
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Weds, Feb 21
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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East Dining Room and Patio on 2nd Floor of Bookstore
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Open-Mic Night
An opportunity for students to be open, unapologetic, and their most authentic selves
with their craft/artistry with poetry, singing, comedy, etc. at this monthly Open
Mic hosted by the Art Gallery.
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Weds, Feb 21
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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ECC Art Gallery
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Battling While Black – General Patton’s Heroic African American WWII Battalions Workshop
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In this workshop discussion, Major General Peter J. Gravett, USA (Ret) will talk about
his latest book, “Battling While Black: General Patton’s Heroic African American WWII
Battalions”, which provides insightful perspectives of Black service members succeeding
against an institutional environment of racism and bigotry found in the military after
WWI and throughout WWII. MG Gravett started collecting Black Military history items
60+ years ago while growing up in a Southern California public housing project with
his 11 siblings.
This session will be hosted by Veterans Resource Center.
* Faculty who would like to earn flex credit, please register HERE on Cornerstone for antiracist/racial-equity focused flex credit.
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Thurs, Feb 22
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Social Justice Center
(Comm 204)
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Ifine (Beauty) Movie Night and Conversation with Film Directors Ebony Gilbert and
Adisa Septuri *
This documentary takes place in the Kono district of Sierra Leone, and looks at the
lives of youth, aged 13-20, amidst a skin-bleaching epidemic. After the film screening, we are honored to have film directors Ebony Gilbert and
Adisa Septuri available for a post-film discussion.
* Faculty who would like to earn flex credit, please register HERE on Cornerstone for antiracist/racial-equity focused flex credit.
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Weds, Feb 28
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Social Justice Center
(Comm 204)
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Black Student Success Center Yoga Session
This will be an opportunity for students to take a time to breath, relax, and better
understand their needs as people in this calming yoga session. This session will be hosted by student representatives of the Black Student Union
and the Black Student Success Center.
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Thurs, Feb 29
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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Black Student Success Center
(Comm 109)
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