Thursday, November 1st, 1:15 p.m. The Arch
Native American Heritage Month Opening Proclamation
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) invites all students, faculty, and staff to the Opening Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month! The program will begin with a reading of the proclamations, followed by Words of Reflection and a performance. All are invited and welcome!

Wednesday, November 8th, 1:30p.m. ASB332
Film Screening: Mann v Ford
The film will be followed with a discussion with Chuck Stead.

Tuesday, November 28th, 1:30p.m. Friends Hall SC219
Native American Heritage Month Closing Banquet
Join Ramapo College’s Closing Ceremony Banquet of Native American Heritage Month led by Dr. Neriko Doerr and sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDIC). We will be having important presentations and discussions on how to better support Indigenous peoples

Monday, October 31st, 1:00 p.m. The Arch
Native American Heritage Month Opening Proclamation
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for the Opening Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month with a speech from Owl, a member of the Ramapough Lenape Nation and a special performance from the Redhawk Council. The rain location is in SC-158. All are welcome.

Wednesday, November 2, 5:00pm., Berrie Center, Pascal Galleries
Leading Indigenous Artists Group Exhibition
“Give it Back: Stage Theory” an exhibition by the leading contemporary Indigenous artists group in the world, New Red Order, opens in the Berrie Center Kresge and Pascal Galleries on Wednesday, November 2. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and a curator’s talk at 6 p.m. This innovative exhibition featuring provocative videos and other media continues on view throughout Native American Heritage Month, and ends on December 9. Additionally, a free performance event “Mergers” showcasing renowned guest artists will be presented on Wednesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Berrie Center Adler Theater.
For more information, contact Sydney Jenkins at 201-684-7147.

Wednesday, November 16, B Wing, 227 1:00p.m.
Ramapough-Munsee Historical Conversation by Jeffery Fountain
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance as we hear from Jeffery Fountain, a tribal member of the Ramapough Munsee-Lenape Nation on the oral history of the Ramapough-Munsee people!

Wednesday November 16, 5:00pm York Room
Decolonizing Thanksgiving
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance as we discuss Thanksgiving in relation to Native American Heritage Month and give thanks! In addition, come celebrate the different immigrant and Indigenious cultures by sharing different dishes from different countries. Cosponsored by the multicultural clubs and organizations.

Tuesday November 29, 3:30pm SC-157
Native American Heritage Month Closing Ceremony
Join Ramapo College’s Closing Ceremony Banquet of Native American Heritage Month led by Dr. Neriko Doerr’s World Cultures class and sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDIC) and the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society of International Education. We will be having important presentations and discussions on how to better support Indigenous peoples with our special guests: Chief Dwaine Perry of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation.

Wednesday November 30, 3:00pm The Arch
BIPOC Walks
Join The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC) and Counseling Service’s Health Educator for the third BIPOC Walk of the year in honor of Native American Heritage Month. As you walk around campus with us, you will build a library of podcasts and other media that center on the Native American community and well-being to listen to as you continue to walk in the future. Questions? Email diversity@ramapo.edu.

Sunday, November 3, 1:00p.m. The Arch
Black Solidarity Day: Clean up at the Hopper Slave Cemetery
As the unofficial start to the Black Student Union’s Black Solidarity Week 2024, we are tidying up the lands of former slaves who lived with families who owned land around our campus. Yes! You heard that right; the cemetery is only a ten minute walk from campus. Join us in honoring our ancestors by cleaning off their graves and land in remembrance.

Monday, November 4, 1:00p.m. The Arch
Black Solidarity Day: Vigil at the Hopper Slave Cemetery
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance and the Black Student Union invite all students, faculty and staff to join us in the annual tradition of an “Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil”. At 1 p.m. we invite participants to gather at the Arch and depart from the Arch at 1:10 p.m. to walk to the Hopper Slave Cemetery, across Route 202, where a vigil will be held (a Public Safety Officer will serve as an escort in the walk across Rte 202). In addition, we encourage all to wear black as a way to honor the ancestors and to show solidarity as a group.

Monday, November 4, 6:00p.m. Pavilion Cafe
Black Solidarity Banquet
Celebrate the start to Black Solidarity Week and join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black Soul Food and a presentation about the history of Black Solidarity Day and the meaning of Soul Food in our culture. Come and enjoy the meal with us and share some great vibes!

Sunday, November 5th, 12:00p.m., BSU Office SC227
Hopper Slave Cemetery Clean-Up
Light Lunch will be served in the BSU Office afterward

Monday, November 6th, 12:45p.m., The Arch
Silent March and Vigil to Hopper Slave Cemetary

Monday, November 6th, 5:00p.m., Friends Hall
Opening Banquet 
Join the BSU and EDIC for a screening of ‘High as a Hog’ and some traditional Black cuisine.

Tuesday, November 7th, at 5:00p.m., MultiCultural Center
BMAD: Mental Health
Join Brothers Making A Difference in a discussion about Black mental health and self-care.

Wednesday, November 8th, at 7:00p.m., York Room
BSU: Karaoke Night/ Talent Show
Join us for the BSU Talent Show/ Karaoke Night
Students may present a spoken word, a poem, song/dance which will be judged by staff and BSU e-board members. Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Black Solidarity Week – “Black Resistance”
November 7 through November 11, 2022

Sunday, November 6th, 12p.m. Black Student Union Office
Lite Breakfast & Cemetery Clean-Up
Please join the Black Student Union, the Center for Community and Civic Engagement and Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a light lunch and then head to the Hopper Slave Cemetery to help clean up the cemetery. Rakes and leaf bags will be provided.

Monday, November 7th, 12:45p.m. The Arch
Silent March & Vigil Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil
*PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK IN SOLIDARITY*
At 12:45 pm participants will begin gathering on campus and will proceed through the Academic buildings ringing a small bell to call participants together. The group will depart from the Arch at 1 pm to the Learning Commons for a photo and then be escorted by Public Safety to the Hopper Slave Cemetery across Route 202.

Monday, November 7th, 2pm J. Lees
Treat Yo Self!
Following the silent march and vigil, join Commuter Affairs, EDIC and BSU as we gear up for the week with some free sweet treats and learn more about what Black Solidarity means to us!

Monday, November 7th, 5:00pm Friends Hall SC-219
Black Solidarity Week Opening Banquet
Join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black cuisine and a screening of High as a Hog. High as a Hog is a docu-series adapted from food historian Jessica B. Harris’ book. The series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth and the present day featuring West African stews, soul food, barbecue and fine dining.

Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00p.m. SC-157
Students of Caribbean Ancestry – Do You See Me or My Color
An open discussion tokenism on Ramapo Campus in regards to students in general and for students who want to become student leaders.

Tuesday, November 8th, 5pm York Room
Brothers Making a Difference – Black ComicCon
Join Brothers Making A Difference as we host a black fictional character trivia night. Dress as your favorite black character and compete in a costume contest for prizes.

Wednesday, November 9th, 12:00pm SC-157
Coping with Racism: Thriving as a Student of Color Roundtable
Counseling Services, Student Success, Educational Opportunity Fund, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Black Student Union will host a roundtable discussion on racism-related stress, microaggressions and developing a positive self-image despite ongoing oppression.

Wednesday, November 9th, 1:00pm The Arch
BIPOC Walks
Join The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC), Counseling Services Health Educator and the Black Student Union for the second annual BIPOC Walk of the year in honor of Black Solidarity Week. As you walk around campus with us, you will build a library of podcasts and other media that center on the Black community and well-being to listen to as you continue to walk in the future. Questions? Email diversity@ramapo.edu.

Wednesday, November 9th, 5:00pm Black Student Union Office
Organization of Latino Unity: AfroLatinx Informational
We will be informing individuals about how historically race has been constructed in Latin America, Afro-Latinx tribes that still are present, and Afro-Latinx icons who have started their own movements.

Wednesday, November 9th, 8:00p.m. York Room
Expression Night
This is the Night to come out and just be you!

Thursday, November 10th, 1:00pm Black Student Union Office
Deconstructing Rise and Grind Culture: Seeing Rest as an Act of Resistance
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Educational Opportunity Fund Office for a workshop and conversation on” rise and grind” culture as it pertains to marginalized communities. Tanadjza Robinson-McCray and Rachel Sawyer-Walker will discuss tips and tricks to teach participants how to see rest as an act of resistance.

Thursday, November 10th, 8:00pm SC157
Ebony Women for Social Change – Black Women Throughout History
Presentation about Black women that have been forgotten in history. In addition, honor Black women who have been victims of gun violence.

Black Solidarity Week – Marking 50 Years Strong!
Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5

Sunday, October 31st, 11:00a.m. Black Student Union Office
Breakfast & Cemetery Clean-Up
Join the Black Student Union and Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance on Sunday, October 31 at 11 a.m. for breakfast and then we will head to the Hopper Slave Cemetery to help clean up the cemetery. Rakes and leaf bags will be provided.

Monday, November 1st, 12:45p.m. The Arch
Silent March & Vigil *PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK IN SOLIDARITY*
Please join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance in acknowledging Black Solidarity Day on Monday, November 1. Following in tradition with preceding years, an “Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil” will take place on campus. We encourage all to wear black to honor our ancestors and to show solidarity as a group. At 12:45 p.m. participants will begin gathering on campus and the group will depart from the Arch at 1 pm to the Learning Commons for a photo and then be escorted by Public Safety to the Hopper Slave Cemetery across Route 202 where a vigil will be held.

Monday, November 1st, 5:00p.m. SC-158
Black Solidarity Week Opening Banquet
Join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black cuisine and a screening of High as a Hog. High as a Hog is a docuseries adapted from food historian Jessica B. Harris’ book. The series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth and the present day featuring West African stews, soul food, barbecue and fine dining. Followed by a discussion.

Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm Black Student Union Office
Love is in the Hair Program
Students of Caribbean Ancestry will be hosting an all about hair discussion. This will be a safe space to discuss hair treatments, protective styles, and share some tips and tricks that work your hair type. There will be a kahoot, prizes, and snacks.

Tuesday, November 2nd, 4:00p.m. Virtual
White Allyship for Students: Embodied Compassion
Educator and psychologist Dr. Broderick Sawyer will host a free workshop for White students on how to practice what he calls “embodied compassion” for self and others, and he will unpack how this relates to creating an anti-racist campus community. For more information, please send an email to diversity@ramapo.edu

Tuesday, November 2nd, 6:00p.m. Virtual
Coping with Racism: Thriving as a Student of Color
Educator and psychologist Dr. Broderick Sawyer will host a free workshop for Black and Brown Ramapo students on how to cope with racism-related stress, microaggressions, and developing a positive self-image despite ongoing racism. For more information, please send an email to diversity@ramapo.edu

Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:00p.m. Virtual
The New Black-to-Africa Movement: The Black Diaspora Seeking Opportunity and Refuge in the Motherland
Join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance for a panel-style presentation by Dr. Karl Johnson, Associate Professor of African American Studies and Chair and Co-Convener of the Africana Studies Group and Major. Dr. Johnson will discuss the Black Diaspora seeking opportunity and refuge in the Motherland in relation to Black solidarity. For more information, please send an email to diversity@ramapo.edu

Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:30p.m. Friends Hall
Judas and the Black Messiah Screening
Join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance for a screening of Judas and the Black Messiah. The film is a biographical drama film about the betrayal of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s Chicago, by William O’Neal, an FBI Informant. Followed by a discussion. Food will be provided.

Thursday, November 4th, 5:00p.m. Black Student Union Office
Brothers Making a Difference Program: Black Business Trivia Game:
Join the Black Student Union and Brothers Making A Difference in a trivia game testing your knowledge on real or fake Black-owned businesses. Many products made by African Americans are not sold by Black businesses. This game will inform others on businesses they can support as well as give an opportunity to win a Black-owned business product.

Thursday, November 4th, 8:00p.m. Pavilion 1
Ebony Women for Social Change: Movie Screening
Join Ebony Women for Social Change and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a movie screening and discussion.

Friday, November 5, 9:00pm, Alumni Lounges
Liberation Lituation!
Come join us as we end off Black solidarity week for the event Liberation Lituation party! This event will have a throwback theme to tie in our past with our present. All are welcome!