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Attorney, advocate Benjamin Crump to speak in Pugh Auditorium on Feb. 12

Attorney and advocate Benjamin Crump will give the Black History Month keynote address in Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The following description appears on the Office of Civic and Community Engagement website: Attorney Benjamin Crump

Crump represents clients in some of the most important and contentious cases of our time, taking a place in legal history with his pursuit of justice. His role in the Trayvon Martin, Martin Lee Anderson Boot Camp, Jannie Ligons (State of Oklahoma vs. Daniel Holtzclaw) and Robbie Tolan cases shows a legacy built around the idea that the Constitution applies to everyone, at every level of society.  Mr. Crump’s passion for advocacy has given him the privilege to fight for justice on behalf of the marginalized in our country, a calling to which he remains dedicated.

A book signing will follow the conversation where his newly released book, “Open Season, Legalized Genocide of Colored People,” will be available for purchase.

Intercultural Center offers calendar of Black History Month events on its website

The following is a guest post from the Intercultural Center and the Black History Month Committee:

Wake Forest’s Intercultural Center and the Black History Month Committee have published the calendar of Black History Month events and activities on the center’s website. The theme for Black History Month 2020 is “Reconstruction: Discovering the Black Voice.”  The theme emphasizes the continued fight to have Black voices be respected and heard. This theme reflects on the contributions that Black people make to American society and recognizes the numerous struggles that define the Black experience in America.

The month’s celebration will commence with the Strength, Resolve, and Legacy event on Feb. 1 in Brendle Recital Hall honoring Wake Forest’s first African American alumnae from 1960-1970 who will share their invaluable experiences, perspectives, and contributions. On Feb. 12 at 6 p.m., Attorney Benjamin Crump will give the Black History Month keynote address in Pugh Auditorium about his role in the Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Martin Lee Anderson Boot Camp cases, among others. A book signing will follow where his newly released book, Open Season, Legalized Genocide of Colored People, will be available for purchase.

Other events and activities planned for February include the Black Professionals Forum where several Black alumni will share career advice with current students; a dialogue on the intersections of Black LGBTQ Experiences; a lecture from Fred Kuwornu on the framework of culture, race, identity, and citizenship in contemporary Italy; a Roll Bounce Skating Event with Student Union; collaborations with the Harvest Culinary Table in the Pit; and much more.

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Latinx Heritage Month events, activities begin Sept. 15

This is a guest post from the Intercultural Center:

A month of Latinx Heritage Month events and activities will begin Sept. 15 and continue until Oct. 15 at Wake Forest.

Wake Forest’s Intercultural Center, Organization of Latin American Students and the Latinx Heritage Month Committee have announced the extensive schedule on the center’s website. Kicking off the month will be a several Homecoming activities sponsored by the Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association and the Intercultural Center.

The year’s keynote event will feature Julissa Calderon, an Afro-Latinx actress, writer, and comedy producer/director from Miami. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in Farrell Hall (Broyhill Auditorium). She recently completed a two-year talent residency at Buzzfeed’s Pero Like channel where her videos have garnered (conservatively) roughly 100 million views across digital platforms.

Other events and activities planned for the month include the Just One Word Dinner with Diversity Education; Pop Up Stations in the Pit sponsored by the Harvest Culinary Group; Soul Food Fiesta with Organization of Latin American Students & Black Student Alliance; Cine Mexico Now which is a series of award-winning Spanish-language cinema and box office hits from across Mexico sponsored by a/perture; and much more.

For details, visit the Intercultural Center website.

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Michael Eric Dyson to speak in Wait Chapel on Jan. 22

Michael Eric Dyson

This is a guest post from the Intercultural Center:

Each year, Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University collaborate to host a major celebration to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Monday, Jan. 22, one of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will present the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote speech at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University. A book signing will occur immediately after. The event is free and open to the public, but will be ticketed (available in December). Click the link for more information on Dr. Dyson.

Earlier in the evening, Winston-Salem State University will host an invitation-only banquet where students and faculty/staff from both Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest will receive the “Building the Dream” award in recognition of their efforts toward improving social justice and building community.

Building the Dream Award:

Annually, we award the “Building the Dream” award to one professor or administrator and one student from each respective university.  This award will be given to a person who embodies the qualities Dr. King epitomized and actively exercises these qualities in their community (on and off campus).  You can read about last year’s winners here.

If you know someone who would be a great candidate for the “Building the Dream” award, complete the brief nomination form. Please have all nominations submitted by Friday, December 1, 2017.  

For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joint celebration, contact the Wake Forest Intercultural Center at 336-758-5864, or Winston-Salem State University Student Activities and Engagement at 336-750-3351.

Wake Forest, WSSU host celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

mlk-350x175Each year, Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University collaborate to host a major celebration to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of this year’s program is “On Common Ground: A Dream Deferred.”

On Monday, Jan. 16, comedian, political commentator, radio show host and actor, D.L. Hughley will present the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote speech at 7 p.m. in K.R. Williams Auditorium at Winston-Salem State University. The event is free and open to the public.

Earlier in the evening, Wake Forest will host an invitation-only banquet where students and faculty/staff from both Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest will receive the “Building the Dream” award in recognition of their efforts toward improving social justice and building community.

For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joint celebration, contact the Wake Forest Intercultural Center at 336-758-5864, or Winston-Salem State University Student Activities and Engagement at 336-750-3351.

Additional MLK Weekend Events

On Saturday, Jan. 14, Wake Forest University will host the seventh annual MLK Day Read-In in the Benson University Center, Room 401 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is being organized by Girl Talk Triad Chapter, HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, Salem College, UNC School of the Arts, Wake Forest, and Winston-Salem State University. The Read-In promotes King’s legacy of service, literacy and community empowerment to children ages 4-10. Parents and guardians are requested to fill out the following online or paper-based forms. For additional information, please contact Kyle Gassaway at 336-724-2866 or kylegassaway@handsonnwnc.org.

On Sunday, Jan. 15, Wake Forest will host the 12th Annual GospelFest at 3 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center. This year the Intercultural Center will host Gospel recording artist Kierra “KiKi” Sheard and the Wake Forest University Gospel Choir.

Tickets are available at https://wfugospelfest17.eventbrite.com. For more information on GospelFest, contact the Wake Forest Intercultural Center at 336-758-5864.

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