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2021 Events
2021 Events
February 2 - 7 p.m.
February 2 - 7 p.m.
Title: Historically Speaking: Four Hundred Souls – A Conversation With Ibram Kendi And Keisha N. Blain
Description: Renowned scholars Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist, and Keisha N. Blain, author of Set the World on Fire have assembled 90 extraordinary writers to document the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present. Entitled Four Hundred Souls, each contributor writes about a five-year period of 400 years of American history using essays, short stories, personal vignettes, and fiery polemics. They approach history from various perspectives: through the eyes of towering historical icons, the untold stories of ordinary people, as well as landmarks, laws, and artifacts. An extraordinary, moderated discussion featuring editors Kendi and Blain will focus on historic eras such as Slavery, Reconstruction, Segregation, and their sustained impact on the United States. Contributors Herb Boyd, City University of New York, Kali Nicole, Gross, Emory University, Peniel Joseph, University of Texas, and Annette Gordon Reed, Harvard University will join Prof. Kendi and Prof. Blain in a discussion about the impact of the African American community on social justice trajectory of American History. Mary N. Elliot, NMAAHC curator will moderate.
Date 2.5.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Date 2.5.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Title: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer: Never turn back
Description: Watch the documentary and be ready to participate on 2.17 at 11:00 a.m.
We witness the moving story of a valiant heroine of the Civil Rights struggle in Mississippi. Her courage inspired the poor and voiceless to demand the vote and to finally achieve political power. Her triumph is measured by the Black men and women who now take their rightful seats in City Halls, State Legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.
February 10 - 11:00 a.m.
February 10 - 11:00 a.m.
Title: The legacy of poor health: Communities of Color from 1619 to COVID
Description: Dr. Martinez will share some important data regarding the legacy of American racism and how it amplifies the challenges of living during COVID-19, especially for communities of color. By using a historical anti-racist perspective and health equity lens, she will share some concrete ways we can improve the lives of our most vulnerable communities.
Bio: Originally from San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, Vanessa E. Martinez-Renuncio, PhD, is a trained cultural and medical anthropologist whose community-based research specializes in health equity and culturally responsive pedagogy research. She is a Professor at Holyoke Community College and received the Elaine Marieb Teaching award in May 2020. As a professor, she engages students as storytellers, question askers, and knowledge producers showing how learning and critical thinking flows in multiple directions, whether it is teacher to student, student to teacher, student to student, and/or student to self. Vanessa has served on numerous committees, both in her role at Holyoke Community College and in roles working with the larger Pioneer Valley community. She is also a founding Executive Board Member of the Women of Color Health Equity Collective, here in Western Massachusetts. Vanessa is also an experienced anti-oppression, culturally responsive pedagogy and cultural humility trained consultant.
Date 2.12.21 - Evening Time 7 p.m.
Date 2.12.21 - Evening Time 7 p.m.
Title: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer: Never turn back
Description: Watch the documentary and be ready to participate on 2.17 at 11:00 a.m.
We witness the moving story of a valiant heroine of the Civil Rights struggle in Mississippi. Her courage inspired the poor and voiceless to demand the vote and to finally achieve political power. Her triumph is measured by the Black men and women who now take their rightful seats in City Halls, State Legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.
Date 2.16.21 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Date 2.16.21 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Title: CodeSwitching
Discussion: CodeSwitching presents the highly personal stories of two generations of students participating in the Boston METCO busing program, which buses minority students from the inner city to the suburbs for the purpose of desegregation and equal education. The students strive for enhanced academic opportunities while simultaneously navigating urban and suburban settings and cultures. How does the new generation of METCO students stay afloat in the boiler room of social media and increased competition for college enrollment? After watching the film join filmmakers, Mike Mascoll and Jonathan Schwartz, moderated by the Globe's Meghan Irons.
Date 2.16.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Date 2.16.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Description: Narrated by Jeffrey Wright, Rigged chronicles how our right to vote is being undercut by a decade of dirty tricks - including the partisan use of gerrymandering and voter purges, and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court. The film captures real-time voter purges in North Carolina and voter intimidation in Texas.
February 17 - 11:00 a.m.
February 17 - 11:00 a.m.
Title: Discussion about Voting Rights’ Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
Description: Professor Maura Henry will lead a discussion following about Fannie Lou Hammer
February 19 - 2 p.m.
February 19 - 2 p.m.
Title: Trauma Aware Writing
Description: Join us for a conversation about trauma aware/informed writing with poet and professor, Enzo Silon Surin. We'll discuss his first published collection of poems, When My Body Was A Clinched Fist and the various experiences that bring his book to life. To learn more about Enzo and his work visit https://blacklawrencepress.com/books/when-my-body-was-a-clinched-fist/
https://www.enzosurinink.org/ - Purchase a signed copy of Enzo's Book
Date 2.19.21 - 7 p.m.
Date 2.19.21 - 7 p.m.
Title: John Lewis: Good Trouble
Description: View the documentary as a community
An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism. After Lewis petitioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, King sent “the boy from Troy” a round trip bus ticket to meet with him. From that meeting onward, Lewis became one of King’s closest allies. He organized Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in the historic marches on Washington and Selma. He never lost the spirit of the “boy from Troy” and called on his fellow Americans to get into “good trouble” until his passing on July 17, 2020.
February 23 - 1 p.m.
February 23 - 1 p.m.
Title: Community Read and Discussion with Dr. Gaylord Saulsberry
Description: All members of the HCC community are invited to read the book "One Person, No Vote" by Carol Anderson as part of a campus community read. Copies of the book are available for free as an ebook through the HCC Library. Gaylord Saulsberry will be leading a community discussion on the history of voting rights and Carol Anderson's book on Tuesday, February 23rd from 1 - 2:30 pm. Please save the date and read the book if you are able.
Date 2.23.21 - 7 p.m.
Date 2.23.21 - 7 p.m.
Description: Narrated by Jeffrey Wright, Rigged chronicles how our right to vote is being undercut by a decade of dirty tricks - including the partisan use of gerrymandering and voter purges, and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court. The film captures real-time voter purges in North Carolina and voter intimidation in Texas.
February 25 -
February 25 -
Title: Paint Night
Description: Join us for a live Paint Night on Thursday, February 25th at 6 p.m. Can't make it to the event or would like to paint on your own? No problem at all! The paint kits are paint by numbers and you can be creative whenever you decide. Pick between three painting options.
Date 2.26.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Date 2.26.21 - 2:30 p.m.
Title: John Lewis: Good Trouble
Description: View the documentary as a community
An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism. After Lewis petitioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, King sent “the boy from Troy” a round trip bus ticket to meet with him. From that meeting onward, Lewis became one of King’s closest allies. He organized Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in the historic marches on Washington and Selma. He never lost the spirit of the “boy from Troy” and called on his fellow Americans to get into “good trouble” until his passing on July 17, 2020.
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