The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

Core Concepts Series: Lessons Learned from Non-Violence Movements
Tuesday, February 12th 12-1:30pm, Hill Hall 314

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Core Concept Series. Diversity and inclusion are labels used to express complex, multi-faceted organizational strategies, goals and values. The purpose of the Core Concepts Series is to provide members of the Mizzou community with a foundational understanding of essential ideas to promote diversity and inclusion at Mizzou.

Pre-Registration is required. Participants must attend three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion. We welcome requests for ADA accommodations. Please contact Alejandra Gudiño at GudinoA@missouri.edu to make arrangements.

White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America- A Dr. Margaret Hagerman Public Lecture
Tuesday, February 12th 5-6:30pm, Leadership Auditorium Student Center

Dr. Margaret Hagerman, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Mississippi State University, will give a public lecture on her new book, White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America.

Black History Month Museum
Tuesday, February 6pm Strickland Room Memorial Union

This museum will have several exhibits created by different organizations to celebrate black historical events.

Civil Rights Activism at MU
Tuesday, February 12th 7-8 p.m, Columbia Public Library Friends Room

University of Missouri students have a long history of civil rights activism. This talk will examine some of the early student civil rights activism during the 1950s. Learn about efforts to desegregate the university followed by efforts of students to integrate restaurants, lunch counters and theaters in downtown Columbia. Presented by Mary Beth Brown, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri. Registration: Not required.

Black History Knowledge as a Psychological Resource
Thursday, February 14th 2-3:30pm, 314 Hill Hall

A growing body of research suggests Black Americans thrive in the face of racial adversity when provided the resources to challenge oppressive narratives and systems. Black history knowledge (BHK) is one such psychological resource that has been identified as challenging and correcting deficit narratives about Black Americans while simultaneously fostering cultural pride. This talk aims to introduce a framework for BHK as a psychological resource and explore BHK in the context of psychosocial outcomes. Implications for research, practice, training, and social justice advocacy will also be examined.

Jazz and Migration
Friday, February 15th 4-6pm, Whitmore Recital Hall

Talk and performance by Dr. Kwami Coleman

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

Chinese Spring Festival Gala
February 3rd, 6pm Missouri Theatre

Join the MU Chinese Students and Scholars Association, MU Confucius Institute, Mid-Missouri Chinese Association and Columbia Friends of China for a celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Exodus: Images of Black Migration in Missouri and Beyond, 1866-1940
February 4th, 4pm Ellis Library 114A

Presentation on the images and other items in the Black History Month display in Ellis Library on Black Migration in Missouri. Contact: Joan Stack (stackj@ shsmo.org) and Paula Roper (roperp@ missouri.edu) Sponsors: State Historical Society and Black History Month Committee

Free Wednesday Film: The Hate U Give
February 6th, 8pm-11pm, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Now, she must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. This is free to the public. Co-sponsored by IDE and BCC.

Inclusion and Belonging Series: MLK’s Legacy: Where Do We Go From Here?
February 7th, 12-1:30pm 305 Hill Hall

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Inclusion and Belonging Series.  The purpose of the series is to nurture personal, professional and community development to enhance belonging at Mizzou. The series seeks to create spaces for participants to develop inclusive strategies and deepen community connections on campus.

Pre-Registration is required for all sessions. Participants must attend at least three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion.

2019 Black ‘Migrations’ Symposium
February 7th-8th, 9am-5pm Gillette/Ware Room Memorial Union

This two-day symposium will examine black migrations to include relocation within and beyond the US. The symposium will include papers from scholars, students, and activists that discuss various periods and streams of migration that have shaped the histories and contemporary realities of African people and their descendants.

MU’s Indie POETS presents: My Black is Not Your Black
February 7th and 8th, Jesse Auditorium

An evening of poetry. Contact Erielle Jones (ejbn8@mail.missouri.edu). Sponsors: Indie POETS and Black History Month Committee

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