Video Clip: Rennie Harris, Kara Mack, and Misty Copeland are smiling facing forward. The background is dark green and features light green and red designs in the corners. Misty, Rennie, and Kara a conversation on dance and solidarity is written in white text.
Hello Community,
In this week's art newsletter, we are excited to share a conversation reflecting on the relationship between art, dance, and activism. We are thrilled to have Misty Copeland, Kara Mack, and Rennie Harris to discuss the importance and challenge of working across professional lines and standing up for each other as a key to bridging and belonging.
Misty Copeland is a world-renowned ballet dancer who has broken barriers in ballet as the first African American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Kara Mack is a choreographer and dance educator dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in dance. Rennie Harris is a dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and professor of hip-hop dance.
Join us for this inspiring conversation on the intersection of how dance is a form of solidarity, what types of solidarity they experienced as Black dancers, and how different dance genres should be in active solidarity with each other.
Much love,
Christian M. Ivey
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IMAGE: Project Description for the Call for Submissions for Radical in black text on a blue background. Call for Submissions for Radical Imagination in Transportation Planning Zine
Transportation is more than just getting from point A to B. It's a fundamental component of social equity and access. Join #OBI alongside the Transportation Equity Leaders-in-Residence program in looking for five artists to original commission paces that would be a part of our Radical Imagination in Transportation Planning zine.
This zine aims to highlight community voices and share stories of lived experiences by those impacted mainly by transportation projects. Please share with your networks and if you have any questions feel free to reach to our Transportation Analyst Jose Richard Aviles at jraviles@berkeley.edu.
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Video Clip: Analisa Tripp and Vikki Preston smiling looking forward. Their names are to the left of them with the Cultures of Care design as the background.
Analisa Tripp & Vikki Preston | Cultures of Care Why is Indigenous sovereignty essential to addressing the climate crisis? How can we restore human responsibilities and appropriate relationships with other species and ecosystems?
At the Karuk Department of Natural Resources, Analisa Tripp and Vikki Preston work to restore human responsibilities and appropriate relationships with species and ecosystem processes through place-based, Karuk ecological knowledge. Learn more about the Karuk DNR and their work here at https://www.karuk.us/index.php/depart....
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IMAGE: Tongo-Eisen Martin is looking forward in a brown jacket and black shirt. To the left of him is the information about the online workshop he his instructing The text is in black and white on orange and white background.
Dispatches from Quarantine Drop-In Poetry Workshop How has the Coronavirus Pandemic and its surrounding cultural turbulence affected a generation of creative writers and the poetry of our culture? How will it continue to affect storytelling and poetry in the shared reality of our culture for the ages to come?”
In this poetry workshop hosted by SF Poet Laureate Tongo-Eisen Martin we will explore these ideas in our own writing as well as have a dialogue about how the events of the last few years influence our poetry.
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Three folks sitting in a light green grassy field as a red sun is setting. The sky and clouds are pink with black outline of trees in the background. Image by Carolina Rodríguez Fuenmayor
The Imagine 2200 Climate Fiction Contest by Grist
The Imagine 2200 Climate Fiction Contest is an annual writing contest that challenges writers to create short stories that imagine the world we could inhabit if we confront climate change.
The winning writer will be awarded $3,000, with the second- and third-place winners receiving $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. An additional nine finalists will each receive $300. All winners and finalists will have their story published in an immersive collection on Grist’s website.
Stories will be judged by a panel of literary experts, including acclaimed authors Paolo Bacigalupi, Nalo Hopkinson, and Sam J. Miller. We encourage all of our readers to consider submitting their work to this contest, and to use this opportunity to engage with the critical issues facing our planet today. The deadline for submissions is June 13, 2023, so there is plenty of time to prepare and submit your piece.
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Cal Performances Illuminations: “Individual & Community” 2023 -2024 Season
With its groundbreaking scholarship and world-class performances, Illuminations programming at UC Berkeley offers a unique opportunity to delve into some of the most pressing issues facing society today. One such topic is the tension between individuality and community, and how we can strike a balance between the two in a rapidly evolving social landscape.
As we navigate a world that demands cooperation and collaboration, it is essential to celebrate the traits that make each of us unique while finding ways to work together for the common good. The performing arts can offer powerful insights into how we can achieve this delicate balance, either by mirroring or modeling the ways our society functions. Whether you are a student, scholar, or arts enthusiast, Illuminations programming at UC Berkeley has something to offer. So why not join us this 2023-2024 season as we explore the complex interplay between individuality and community, and discover new ways to build a brighter future for us all? |
IMAGE: The Campanile is centered by blue skies, green trees below, and some yellow leaves above. Over it in the thick yellow text reads: SPRING IS THAT YOU? front and center. In the lower right corner, in the same font, it reads A PLAYLIST BY OBI. Spring is that you? - A playlist by OBI
As the world blooms with new life this spring, why not take a moment to pause and listen to a playlist inspired by the classic song "Someday We'll All Be Free" by Donny Hathaway? This timeless anthem reminds us that, no matter what challenges we face, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Our curated playlist features a diverse range of artists, from Marvin Gaye to Khruangbin, all united by a shared spirit of resilience and optimism. Whether you're looking for soulful ballads or upbeat grooves, this playlist has something for everyone this springtime.
So, take a break from your busy day, sit back, and let the music wash over you. Let the stirring melodies and uplifting lyrics of these songs inspire you to embrace the possibilities of the season ahead. After all, as Donny Hathaway reminds us, "someday we'll all be free." |
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