CAMPUS DISCUSSIONS

These short videos are best watched on a laptop or desktop computer.

• Be Other Minded with Professor Regina Clark
  
• Black Student Union (BSU) Founding with Professor Regina Clark
  
• Activist Movement with Professor Regina Clark
  
• Power In Numbers with Professor Regina Clark
  
• Unity with Professor Regina Clark 509940250
  
• Walking in the Shoes of Titans with Professor Indya Jackson
  
• Assata Shakur with Professor Indya Jackson
  
• Paul Robeson with Professor Indya Jackson
  
• Here in NJ People Fought with Professor Indya Jackson
  
• 20% of Population with Professor Indya Jackson
  

For the full presentations, please visit our School of Contemporary Arts’s Black Live Matter at Ramapo Colloquium.

FILMS

• Roots. Roots is an 8-part mini-series based on a 1976 novel by renowned author Alex Haley.  It follows the story of an African man who was sold into slavery and brought to the U.S., and chronicles the lives of seven generations of this man’s family.
  Where to Watch: iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Prime

• Malcolm X. This biographical movie, starring Denzel Washington, is based on the true story of renowned human rights activist and Muslim minister Malcolm X.
  Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Fandango Now, Google Play, iTunes, Kanopy, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube

• Hidden Figures.  Hidden Figures is a biographical drama about 3 African American female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and served a vital role at NASA during the early years of the U.S. Space Program.
  Where to Watch: Amazon, Disney+, FuboTV, iTunes, GooglePlay

• Marshall.  This historical film, set in 1940, is about Thurgood Marshall, an African-American civil rights attorney who worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and traveled to Connecticut to defend an African-American chauffeur accused of raping his Caucasian female employer (note: Thurgood Marshall became the 1st African-American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and he served from October 1967 to October 1991).
  Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, GooglePlay, YouTube

• The Hate You Give.  This fictional movie is about a 16 year old black girl who struggles between 2 worlds: the predominantly poor black neighborhood she lives in and the predominantly white school she attends.  Both worlds are shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her black childhood friend at the hands of a police officer.
  Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, FuboTV, iTunes, YouTube
• Selma.  Selma follows the 3 month period leading up to the historic 1965 “Bloody Sunday” march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, which was led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and key figures in the Civil Rights Movement.  This historic march resulted in the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, FX Networks, FuboTV,YouTube.

WEBCASTS

• Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 4 p.m.: Protest as Politics: African American Young Adults Reimagining Democracy. The Lecture Discussion will seek to address the position many African American young adults have been placed in terms of facilitating a reimagining of democracy in the wake of recent injustices and existence of white supremacy and anti-blackness.  Sponsored by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.  For more information, see the following link.
• Thursday, February 11, 2021, 2 p.m.: Finding the Harriet in You.
  Join Morgan Avery McCoy, Actress and Author, in a discussion about Harriet Tubman and life-coach lessons that can be learned from Tubman’s Life.  Sponsored by the Anacostia Community Museum.  For more information, see the following link.
• Saturday, February 20, 2021, 9:30 a.m. One Begins Again: Organizing & the Historical Imagination.
  Join the Clement A. Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture & the Modern Experience for this 41st Annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series.  Moderated by Barbara Ransby, Scholar, Activist & Author.  For more information, please click on the following link.
• Sunday, February 21, 12-3 p.m. and Sunday, February 28, 12-3 p.m.  African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon.
  The National African American History & Culture Museum and blackcomputHER.org collaborated to create this program, in which participants can create and edit Wikipedia pages for African American STEM professionals, thereby highlighting the impact African Americans in STEM have on their communities, the nation, and the world.  For more information see the following link: Wikipedia.
• Tuesday, February 23, 7-8 p.m. Historically Speaking: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the African American Community.
  Join in a discussion with renowned panelists about the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact is has had on the economy and the African American community. Sponsored by the African American History & Culture Museum.  This is a free event; however registration is recommended. For more information, see the following link.

BOOKS

• “Becoming” by Michelle Obama. This autobiographical novel by the former 1st Lady chronicles her journey from childhood to becoming the wife of the 1st Black U.S. President.
• “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This fictional book is about two Nigerians who travel to the U.S. and the United Kingdom and along the way raise universal questions of race, belonging and the overseas experience for the African diaspora.
• “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone. This fictional novel is about an Ivy League-bound black student, who is faced with social injustice when confronted by a police officer. The student looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for answers and creates a journal to Dr. King.
• “Freedom is a Constant Struggle” by Angela Davis. This book contains a collection of essays, interviews, and speeches by renowned activist and scholar Angela Davis, who draws connections between the struggles against violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.
• “Just As I Am: A Memoir” by Cicely Tyson. A memoir about the life of a trailblazing lecturer, activist and award winning actress, who recently passed away on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96.

TED TALKS

• We Need to Talk About Injustice with Human Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson
• Can Art Amend History? with Artist Titus Kaphar
• Color Blind or Color Brave? with Finance Executive Melody Hobson
• How Can We Start to Heal the Pain of Racial Division with Activist and Educator Ruby Sales
• A Celebration of Natural Hair with Cheyenne Cochrane

Thursday February 2, 1:15pm
Black History Month Opening Proclamation
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance is pleased to invite to kick-off its annual recognition of Black History Month with the Opening Proclamation program! The program will begin with a reading of the proclamation by President Cindy Jebb, and announcements of the programs and events scheduled to take place throughout the month. Lunch will be served.

Saturday February 4, 9:00pm; H Wing 129
Movie Night: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Happy Black History Month! The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance and the College Programming Board invites all to a special Movie Night, featuring the Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

Sunday, February 5
Day Trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance and the Educational Opportunity Fund are excited to sponsor a day trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, located in the heart of Washington D.C! The bus will be leaving campus at 6:15 a.m. and leaving D.C. at 5:30pm. Please sign up here. Please contact at rsawyer@ramapo.edu or ext. 7487 with questions.

Monday, February 6, 8:00pm, B-227
Behind the Braids (History of Braids)
Join Lambda Tau Omega as they host a conversation about the history and importance of hair braiding! There will be a raffle for Black-owned hair care products too!

Monday, February 13, 1:30pm; SC-156
REST AS RESISTANCE: PART 1
Rest is imperative for well being physically, mentally and emotionally. In this workshop co-sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance (EDIC) and the Counseling Center, Associate Director of EDIC Rachel Sawyer-Walker will take an intersectional approach on learning how to rest without feeling guilty through discussion. There will be an examination of self-talk about the resistance to take time to rest, and stepping into honoring self-care practices, particularly for Black and people of Color. There will also be a discussion regarding seeing rest as a radical tool for community healing and a form of resistance by naming sleep deprivation as a racial and social justice issue. The workshop is based on Tricia Hersey’s book, Rest as Resistance: A Manifesto. All are welcome

Wednesday, February 22, 6:00pm, Friends Hall
Panel: Black in the Workplace 
The Cahill Center, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance, and Women’s Center are happy to present – Black in the Workplace. This event will feature working professionals who will be speaking on topics related to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, being Black in the Workplace, tips, and advice on how they overcame challenges, etc.

Thursday, February 23, 9:00pm; Friends Hall
Taste of Africa
Join the College Programming Board and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a Taste of Africa.

Monday, February 27, 1:00pm; WRPR Radio Show
Who Taught You to Hate Yourself?: A Conversation on Black Self-Love and Community
Tune into WRPR radio 90.3 as Tanadjza Robinson-McCray, from the Educational Opportunity Fund, and Rachel Sawyer-Walker, from the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance, analyze Malcolm X’s famous excerpt speech ‘Who Taught You to Hate Yourself?’. The program will include a discussion on anti-Blackness, different forms of love, bell hooks’ book All About Love, and learning to love oneself in a society that has tried to deem Blacks to be unworthy of love and community.

Wednesday, March 1, 12:30pm; Multicultural Center D-214
REST AS RESISTANCE: PART 2
Rest is imperative for well being physically, mentally and emotionally. In part two of the Rest as Resistance workshop led by Rachel Sawyer-Walker, we will take time to rest through meditation, and sleep. The goal is to create a safe, intersectional space for the Ramapo community to rest together. Yes, we will be taking a nap! Free blankets provided while supplies last. Cosponsored by Athletics, the Counseling Center and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance.

Tuesday, February 1st, 12:00 p.m.
Black History Month Mixer
The Black Student Union invites all students, faculty and staff to a mixer to kick off the recognition of Black History Month! Light refreshments will be served! For more information, email bsu@ramapo.edu or follow @RCNJ_BSU on Instagram!
Location: Black Student Union Office (next to J.Lee’s)

Tuesday, February 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Vision Board Event
Join Ebony Women for Social Change for a night of vision board-making! Follow @RCNJBSU on Instagram and Archway or email ewsc@ramapo.edu for more info!!
Location: Black Student Union Office

Wednesday, February 2nd, 7:20 p.m.
Meet and Greet the Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Come out for a fun meet and greet with the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.! For more information, email zetaphibeta@ramapo.edu.
Location: Black Student Union Office

Thursday, February 3rd, 1:00 p.m.
Black History Month Opening Proclamation
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance invites all students, faculty and staff to the Opening Proclamation of Black History Month! The program will begin with a reading of the proclamation, followed by an announcement of the programs and events scheduled to take place throughout the month.
Location: Friends Hall, SC-219

Thursday, February 3rd, 9:00 p.m.
Black History Trivia Night
Join the College Programming Board, Brothers Making a Difference, Ebony Women for Social Change, and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a fun night of Black History Trivia! For more information, email diversity@ramapo.edu or cpb@ramapo.edu or follow us on Instagram @RCNJ_EDIC and @CPBRamapo.
Location: Friends Hall, SC-219

Friday, February 4th, 6:30 p.m.
Black Superhero Trivia
The Brothers Making a Difference invite all to join them in Black superhero trivia. Refreshments will be provided, along with prizes!
Location: ASB 135

Saturday, February 5th, 9:00 p.m.
Movie Night: Soul
In this heartfelt movie, a jazz-loving middle-school band teacher travels to another realm to help someone find their passion and soon discovers what it means to have ‘Soul’. Sponsored by the College Programming Board, the Black Student Union, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance, and Brothers Making a Difference.
Location: H Wing Auditorium

Monday, February 7th, 1:00 p.m.
Heal or Repeat – Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
Glow & Grow! Join us for a presentation by Jared Washington, Ramapo College Alum, class of 2011, as he discusses breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Free plant giveaways will be provided!
Location: ASB-522 and Webex

Monday, February 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Black Mental Health Matters: A Panel
Join us for a panel on Black mental health, healing, and more! Sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance and the Counseling Center.
Location: Webex

Tuesday, February 8th, 8:00 p.m.
Whine With Your Valentines
Join the Students of Caribbean Ancestry for this Valentine’s day event!
Location: Friends Hall

Wednesday, February 9th, 3:00 p.m.
Intergenerational Black Trans and Non-Binary Panel
Plant giveaway alert (wohoo)! Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Women’s Center and LGBT+ Services for a panel-style conversation with Trans and Non-Binary Students! They will share their personal journeys in gender exploration and identity, the wisdom they have learned along the way and resilience. All are welcome and bring your friends! For more information, please email rsawyer@ramapo.edu.
Location: Black Student Union Office

Friday, February 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Black Student Union General Body Meeting
The Black Student Union cordially invites all to attend their general body meeting!
Location: Black Student Union Office

Wednesday, February 16th, 11:00 a.m.
Fulbright @ Ramapo College
Ramapo’s International Education Center, School of Social Sciences & Human Services, and the Multicultural Center welcome Dr. Masresha Fetene, an Emeritus Professor of Plant Ecophysiology, at Addis Ababa University. He is currently a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Boston University, African Studies Center.
Location: Alumni Lounges, SC 158

Wednesday, February 16th, 5:00 p.m.
Celebrating Black History Month Through Food
Join the Black Student Union for a special evening of dining with an eclectic palette of food from Black culture. Co-sponsored by Dining Services.
Location: Birch Tree Inn

Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00 p.m.
Night at the Museum: Bulletproof Ambition: The Art of Newark Artist Jerry Gant
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance, the Berrie Center and the Black Student Union for a night at the museum where guests will be given a tour of the new exhibit Bulletproof Ambition, by Newark Artist Jerry Gant!  This exhibit will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1 pm – 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 pm – 7 pm.
Location: Berrie Center

Wednesday, February 16th, 8:00 p.m.
Apollo Night
Join Ebony Women for Social Change for a night at the Apollo! Email ewsc@ramapo.edu or follow @RCNJBSU on Instagram and Archway for more info!
Location: Pavilion

Friday, February 18, 1:00 p.m.
Soil: Carving Out Space for BIPOC Farming
In this conversation, Real Food Media’s Tiffani Patton talks with Mai Nguyen—farmer, organizer, and co-founder of Minnow—and Pandora Thomas —educator, farmer, caregiver, and founder of EARTHseed Permaculture Center—about the history of land theft, the work to get more land into the hands of BIPOC farmers, and what it means to farm regeneratively. Together, they’ll share strategies for personal and collective liberation through the soil.
Location: Alumni Lounges, SC 157. Sign up here for virtual attendance.

Friday, February 18th, 6:30 p.m.
History and Impact of Black Culture in America Presentation and Discussion
Join the Brothers Making a Difference for a presentation and discussion on the impact of Black culture in America!
Location: Black Student Union Office

Tuesday, February 22nd, 1:00 p.m.
Saved by the bell hooks Books
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance, and the Learning Commons invites all students, faculty & staff to join in a discussion about the life and legacy of bell hooks and her work.
Location: Learning Commons.

Thursday, February 24th, 7:00 p.m.
Ramapo Renaissance
In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance invites all students, staff and faculty to participate in its first Ramapo Renaissance program, which will entail a night of visual art, music, spoken word and more. Organizations will be hosting tables on a facet of Black art culture.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the following form.
Location: Alumni Lounge,SC-157

Friday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m.
Black Student Union General Body Meeting
All are invited to join the Black Student Union at its general body meeting!
Location: Black Student Union Office

Monday, February 28th, 4:00p.m.
Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance invites all to a documentary screening of ‘My Name is Pauli Murray.’ The documentary follows the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a Non-Binary Black lawyer, activist and poet who influenced both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall.
Location: Alumni Lounge, SC-157

Monday, February 28th, 6:00 p.m.
Black History Month Recap & Raffle Announcement
Join the Black Student Union as they recap the programs and events of Black History month and learn the winners of the raffle!
Location: Black Student Union Office

Black History Month 2021

EVENTS

Wednesday, February 3rd, 5:30 p.m.
Black History Month Kahoot
Join the members of the Black Student Union in a virtual Black History Month Kahoot trivia game! For more information, please send an email to bsu@ramapo.edu.

Thursday, February 11th, 6 p.m.
Speed Dating
Join the members of the Black Student Union in a discussion regarding dating in a digital setting. For more information, please send an email to bsu@ramapo.edu.

Thursday, February 11th, 9 p.m.
Jae Nichelle
The College Programming Board invites all students, faculty & staff to hear writer, poet and spoken-word artist Jae Nichelle on Thursday, February 11 at 9 pm. For more information, please send an email to cpb@ramapo.edu.

Monday, February 22nd, 1 p.m.
Dr. Louis Maraj, “Black or Right: Anti-Racist Campus Rhetoric”
EDIC invites all students, faculty & staff to join us in a conversation with Dr. Louis Maraj, Ramapo Alum, Professor and author of “Black or Right: Anti/Racist Campus Rhetorics”, which explores notions of Blackness in historically white institutions.
Location: Webex (TBA)

Thursday, February 25th, 1 p.m.
SSHS Presents “Conversations on Race”
Join the School of Social Science & Human Services in its “Conversations on Race” Series, where they will engage in a conversation on Race and Education: Segregated Schools! All are welcome! For more information, please send an email to Dean Aaron Lorenz at alorenz@ramapo.edu.
Location: Webex

Thursday, February 25th, 7 p.m.
Enactus: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship: A Story of Relationships, Community & Success
Join the Ramapo College Enactus in a panel discussion celebrating Black Entrepreneurship.
To register, please see the following link.
Location: Webex

Thursday, February 25th, 7 p.m.
Sip n Create
Join the members of the Black Student Union in this Sip n Create event. Participants can bring their own crafts and create while mingling. For more information, please send an email to bsu@ramapo.edu.