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SUMMARY:In Collaboration with Student  Soul Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Soul Food has always been an important part of African American culture and carries added significance beyond nourishment in the lives of past and present generations of African Americans. Join us for an afternoon of conversation\, food\, African drumming\, dances\, poetry\, live music and more.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/in-collaboration-with-student-soul-food-festival/
LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172751Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship and Leadership in the Black Community
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/entrepreneurship-and-leadership-in-the-black-community/
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000
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SUMMARY:Otto Neals: Exhibit & Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Otto Neals is a world-renowned painter\, sculptor\, and printmaker and one of the most respected visual artists in our lifetime. His commissions include 10 bronze plaques for the “Harlem Walk of Fame\,” a 20-foot mural for Kings County Hospital\, and a bronze portrait of the late Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton for City College\, CUNY. Otto Neals has exhibited widely\, including the Columbia Museum of Art\, Howard University\, the Library of Congress\, and the Smithsonian Institution. This exhibition will present Neals’ watercolor portraits and landscapes.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/in-collaboration-with-the-charles-evans-inniss/
LOCATION:Library\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T201451Z
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SUMMARY:The Best of Friends Book Discussion with Noel Hankin
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the School of Professional and Community Development \nNoel Hankin is a founder of The Best of Friends\, Inc. (TBOF)\, a pioneering business enterprise that promoted discotheque events in New York City starting in 1971. TBOF owned Leviticus\, Justine’s (formerly Othello)\, and Bogard’s\, three of the first black-owned clubs in midtown Manhattan.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-best-of-friends-book-discussion-with-noel-hankin/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T201215Z
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SUMMARY:Pilates w/Imogene Williams
DESCRIPTION:Pilates is a movement practice that provides a full body workout that helps participants strengthen their core while building balance\, reducing pain\, and potentially reducing the likelihood of future injuries. Pilates helps one to stay in shape\, work on proper breathing\, correct posture and restore physical vitality. The mind and body are closely connected\, and these exercises were designed to provide physical well-being along with complete mental rejuvenation. \nRoom B-1008
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/pilates-w-imogene-williams/
LOCATION:Bedford Building
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T200917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T001620Z
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SUMMARY:OutMarket – A Black LGBTQ+ Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The OutMarket Black LGBTQ+ Business Expo is an educational and networking-focused event that brings together Black LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in and around the NYC Metro Area and CUNY Students interested in working with or becoming entrepreneurs. The purpose of the Black LGBTQ+ Business Expo is to inspire entrepreneurship in CUNY students of all backgrounds and identities through facilitating conversation and collaboration with our local Black LGBTQ+ small business community. Sponsored by the Medgar Evers College LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council\, Medgar Evers College ASAP\, and the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/outmarket/
LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T200714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T200714Z
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SUMMARY:The History and Legacy of the Center for Black Literature: An Online Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Black Literature in partnership with Medgar Evers College Library and Archives team\, have curated the “Center for Black Literature: 20 Years+” an online archive exhibition. \nThere will be a launch event to share this gem of history that showcases CBL’s inception\, growth\, and legacy.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-history-and-legacy-of-the-center-for-black-literature-an-online-exhibition/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
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CREATED:20240110T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T230212Z
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SUMMARY:Medgar Evers College Annual Big Read
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of our college namesake\, and our mission of community engagement paired with the tradition of The Great American Read\, the Department of English under the umbrella of the Black History Month Committee annually spearheads the “Medgar Evers Big Read”—a collaborative\, interdisciplinary endeavor. In spring 2023 we chose the PEN AWARD winner Hafizah Augustus Geter’s The Black Period: On Personhood\, Race and Origin. The Big Read selection is included on the English Department’s list of recommended reading for our composition courses and sparks a variety of assignments and conversations. This year our selection is the novel\, The Book of Harlan winner of American Book Award and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work by Bernice McFadden. \nVirtual Link: \nhttp://tinyurl.com/3r8urhy9
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/medgar-evers-college-annual-big-read/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event that promises to put your soul at ease\, which is always important as you kick off a semester. For those that have never experienced chair yoga\, you are in for a treat.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/meditation-and-chair-yoga/
LOCATION:Library\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T195640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T230048Z
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SUMMARY:Coloring as a Form of Self Care
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with A.S.A.P. and Library \nStudies have shown that there are countless benefits associated with the activity of tactile coloring. From reducing stress and anxiety\, improving focus\, and encouraging a calm mental state. This workshop seeks to educate participants of these benefits along with an interactive coloring activity.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/coloring-as-a-form-of-self-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T144605Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring Dr. John Flateau
DESCRIPTION:On this special night\, we will pay tribute as a Medgar Evers College family to our late beloved colleague\, Dr. John Louis Flateau. \nA lifelong public servant\, community activist\, political strategist and a dedicated mentor throughout his decades-long career at Medgar Evers College\, Dr. Flateau served as a beloved professor and chair of the Department of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College\, while also the director of the Dubois Bunche Center for Public Policy. \nHe was also the former dean for both MEC’s School of Business and Office of External Relations. \nPlease join us for this special remembrance of an incredible man.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/honoring-dr-john-flateau/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T225908Z
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SUMMARY:Madan Sara
DESCRIPTION:Street Team Productions presents Madan Sara\, a documentary by Haitian journalist Etat Dupain. The women known as Madan Sara in Haiti are on the forefront of the battle for a more robust\, inclusive economy. These women work tirelessly to buy\, distribute\, and sell food and other essentials despite the obstacles and continue to be one of the most critical parts of the Haitian economy. This important film centers on the informal status of women in Haitian society and their importance to that same society. \nFollowed by Q&A.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/madan-sara/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T192644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T225738Z
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SUMMARY:The Renaissance Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with Mass Communication Creative and Performing Arts and Speech \nThe Renaissance Festival is a two-day event that celebrates the innovation of Black Artists during Black History Month. It is inspired by the Black Arts Movement and Harlem Renaissance and features a multidisciplinary gathering of the performing arts and media. The festival includes a day of arts education programming for middle school and high school students\, followed by a culminating dance performance. On Friday\, February 2nd\, from 9 am to 2 pm\, we invite 30-60 young people to attend a day of performing arts and media courses. The students will culminate the performance with lunch\, discussion\, and a small performance. The festival’s main performance takes place on Friday\, February 2nd\, and Saturday\, February 3rd. It features two intimate in-studio performances that celebrate the African Diaspora and innovation. The performances include the Multimedia Dance Ensemble\, CUNY Dance Artists of the African Diaspora\, and CUNY Dance groups.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-renaissance-festival-02-03-7pm/
LOCATION:Carroll Dance Studio Rm. 223\, 1150 Carroll Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T225607Z
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SUMMARY:The Renaissance Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with Mass Communication Creative and Performing Arts and Speech \nThe Renaissance Festival is a two-day event that celebrates the innovation of Black Artists during Black History Month. It is inspired by the Black Arts Movement and Harlem Renaissance and features a multidisciplinary gathering of the performing arts and media. The festival includes a day of arts education programming for middle school and high school students\, followed by a culminating dance performance. On Friday\, February 2nd\, from 9 am to 2 pm\, we invite 30-60 young people to attend a day of performing arts and media courses. The students will culminate the performance with lunch\, discussion\, and a small performance. The festival’s main performance takes place on Friday\, February 2nd\, and Saturday\, February 3rd. It features two intimate in-studio performances that celebrate the African Diaspora and innovation. The performances include the Multimedia Dance Ensemble\, CUNY Dance Artists of the African Diaspora\, and CUNY Dance groups.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-renaissance-festival-02-02-7pm/
LOCATION:Carroll Dance Studio Rm. 223\, 1150 Carroll Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T225124Z
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SUMMARY:An Inconvenient Conversation
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with School of Professional and Community Development \nBook Discussion and Dramatization of An Inconvenient Cop which pulls back the curtain on the many flaws woven into the NYPD’s training\, data\, and practices\, which have since been repackaged and repurposed by police departments across the country.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/an-inconvenient-conversation/
LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172641
CREATED:20240110T191219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T220437Z
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SUMMARY:The Renaissance Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with Mass Communication Creative and Performing Arts and Speech \nThe Renaissance Festival is a two-day event that celebrates the innovation of Black Artists during Black History Month. It is inspired by the Black Arts Movement and Harlem Renaissance and features a multidisciplinary gathering of the performing arts and media. The festival includes a day of arts education programming for middle school and high school students\, followed by a culminating dance performance. On Friday\, February 2nd\, from 9 am to 2 pm\, we invite 30-60 young people to attend a day of performing arts and media courses. The students will culminate the performance with lunch\, discussion\, and a small performance. The festival’s main performance takes place on Friday\, February 2nd\, and Saturday\, February 3rd. It features two intimate in-studio performances that celebrate the African Diaspora and innovation. The performances include the Multimedia Dance Ensemble\, CUNY Dance Artists of the African Diaspora\, and CUNY Dance groups.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-renaissance-festival-02-02-9am/
LOCATION:Carroll Dance Studio Rm. 223\, 1150 Carroll Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month 2024
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