Upcoming Events
To receive email notifications about upcoming events supported by the Building Community on Campus Office, email: Patty Peters |
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Films on Fridays: American Coup - Part I & IIAmerican Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.
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Film Screening: The War on DiscoSponsored by the SAGE Committee and the Carter Center. The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco as shallow and superficial. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” at a baseball game in Chicago. A discussion will follow the film, facilitated by: Lajmar Anderson and Nadine Cichy. |
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The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)Participants do not have to participatein the Poverty, by America Book Read to register for this event. All are welcome. This simulation experience offers participants a way to personally connect to the stories and daily realities of families experiencing poverty. Check-back soon for REGISTRATION information.
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Black History Month Trivia - "I Didn't Know That!" Virtual EventJoin Sinclair’s Senior Advisor to the President, Michael Carter, for an engaging Black History trivia workshop packed with surprising facts, untold stories, and powerful moments that go beyond the textbook. Participants will test their knowledge, discover overlooked figures and milestones, and leave saying exactly what the title promises — “I didn’t know that!”
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Traveling Exhibit: Queens of the HeartlandOn loan from the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, "Queens of the Heartland" is a 20-panel traveling exhibit which will be on display in the lobby of the Michael and Debbie Carter Center: Our American Journey, Building 11, Room 322. One of Ohio’s greatest legacies is a story rarely told. Since the 1800s, Ohio has been at the heart of social change led by African American women. This exhibit tells the stories of 30 African American women in Ohio from the 1830s to today. You may know some of these women like Ruby Dee and Toni Morrison, but other may be less familiar. |
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30-Minutes Highlighting History: Footsteps to Freedom, African America Women Who Changed AmericaJoin Michael Carter for a 30-minute tour in Our American Journey highlighting the courage, brilliance, and resilience of trailblazing women who reshaped politics, culture, science, and social justice. Through powerful stories you will encounter figures like Shirley Chisholm, Wilma Rudolph, and Katherine Johnson, whose legacies continue to transform the nation. Please note: This session takes place in the Our American Journey exhibit and is a walking tour. |
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Films on Fridays: My Name is Pauli MurrayFifteen years before Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat, Pauli Murray fights for social justice. Overlooked by history, Pauli Murray was a legal trailblazer whose ideas influenced RBG’s fight for gender equality and Thurgood Marshall’s civil rights arguments. This is a portrait of her impact as a non-binary Black luminary: lawyer, activist, poet, and priest who transformed our world. Join us for this film screening and discussion. |
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30-Minutes Highlighting History: Black Women -Lighting the Stage, Changing the CultureJoin Michael Carter for a 30-minute tour in Our American Journey celebrating the artistry, innovation, and influence of Black women in entertainment and popular culture. From the groundbreaking performances of Aretha Franklin and Josephine Baker to the cultural impact of Beyoncé, explore how Black women have illuminated the stage while transforming music, film, dance, and fashion worldwide. |
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Book Read: Redefining Realness, My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, by Janet Mock.The SAGE committee in partnership with the OAJ Center welcomes book lovers to our book club reading of Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, which is Janet Mock's coming-of-age story celebrating the perils and pleasures of her unconventional girlhood in Honolulu, Dallas and Oakland. It’s the first memoir from a young trans woman and debuted on the New York Times bestsellers list! This is a great introduction into better understanding the trans experience. Facilitated by Ri Molnar, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Sinclair College.
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Film Screening: Home of the BraveJoin Michael Carter and Sinclair College Assistant Social Work Professor Ri Molnar for this film screening and discussion. Home of the Brave is a 2004 documentary directed by Paola di Florio that tells the story of Viola Liuzzo, a white mother of five from Michigan who left her family to join the civil rights struggle in Alabama and was murdered by Ku Klux Klan members in 1965 while assisting protesters. The film uses archival footage and interviews—especially with her children—to explore her courage, the controversial FBI response and smear campaign after her death, and the profound, lasting impact her sacrifice had on her family and the history of the civil rights movement. |
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The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave TradeThe International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, held annually on March 25, is a UN-designated day to honor those who died or suffered under slavery. Join together in the Michael and Debbie Carter Center for American History: Our American Journey to reflect and remember. Registration is not required. |
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Films on Fridays: Riveted, the Story of JeansJoin us for the film screening and discussion of this 2023 documentary exploring the history of jeans, from their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop. Riveted: The History of Jeans is the fascinating and surprising story of the iconic American garment. Worn by everyone from presidents to supermodels, farmers to rock stars, they're more than just a pair of pants? America's tangled past is woven deeply into the indigo fabric. Producer: Michael Bicks, Anna Lee Strachan. Author: Michael Bicks, Anna Lee Strachan. |
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Sponsored by the Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton, The University of Dayton, and Sinclair College's Office of Interfaith Ministry
Interfaith Film Screening Event - InterstellarOpen to students, ages 18 to 25, this interfaith event explores themes of humanity, faith, and the cosmos. Representatives from IFGD, the University of Dayton, and Paul Strozier, Sinclair's Interfaith Chaplain will lead the discussion. Food and drinks provided! FREE Parking in Lot C, located under Building 12. |
Date: Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. 4th St. Dayton, OH 45402
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