Stephen L. Hupp, writing in Library Journal, describes “Come Hell or High Water” as “a powerful film for all those interested in social and environmental justice.”
Mahan is also known for “Sweet Old Song” (2002), “Gaining Ground” (2013), and “Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street” (1996). Mahan is an independent documentary filmmaker whose work has been nominated by the Directors Guild of America for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. She is a Film Envoy for the American Film Showcase and has been a fellow at the Sundance Institute Documentary Editing and Story Lab.
The Campus Dialogue on Race is an annual event at HSU that invites students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members to present and attend programs that relate to racial justice and its intersections with all forms of oppression and resistance. This year’s dialogue presents workshops and discussions that explore what the future holds for HSU as it heads into its second century. Under the umbrella theme of “HSU’s 101st Year: What Now? Continuing our Conversations on Race,” the Dialogue’s events focus on queer people of color, social stigma of being an “illegal” in America, the history of Native peoples, coalition building, what sports mascots say about culture, and more.
Tim’m West, a former HSU lecturer and current managing director of Teach for America’s LGBTQ Initiative, presents a pair of lectures in Goodwin Forum on Monday Nov. 3. West presents “Pre]dispositions: Continuing a Legacy of Intersectional Queer Bodies of Work” at 11 a.m., and at 2 p.m. West delivers “The State of Education in LGBTQ America: Advancing Educational Equity for LGBTQ Kids.”
On Tuesday Professor Marisol Ruiz from the School of Education presents the workshop “What! Hispanic Serving Institutions Educating La Chicanada/Latinidad?” Ruiz will explore the role of Hispanic Serving Institutions, which now includes 11 percent of all U.S. higher education institutions. With Humboldt State recently receiving HSI designation, Ruiz will discuss the responsibility of education in the future of the Chican@/Latin@ population.
On Wednesday, Professor Cesar Abarca from the Dept. of Social Work, presents the workshop “2014 Four Directions Intergenerational Dialogue: A Case Study.” Abarca will present lessons learned from the Los Jardines Institute, including the LJI’s models of intergenerational organizing.
On Thursday, Melissa Meiris and Radha Webley, of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will present “What Does the Data Tell Us? Interpreting and Understanding the 2014 Cultivating Diversity Report.” The question and answer session will delve into how the report has evolved over the years and the role it plays in university affairs.
The week closes with a series of events on Friday beginning with Alexia Siebhur and Jamaeca Dedrick’s workshop “Queer Woman of Color: An Intersectional Feminist Perspective on Social Position and Avenues of Oppression,” at 11 a.m. in Goodwin Forum.
Various other programs for students, faculty, and the community are scheduled during the event. Details are posted at humboldt.edu/dialogue, with frequent updates.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
5 – 7 p.m.
“Trans: The Movie and Discussion”
Presenter: Lori Cortez-Regan, Sociology
GH 218
Thursday, Oct. 30
5 – 7 p.m.
“Trans: A Panel Discussion with Local Trans Individuals”
Presenter: Lori Cortez-Regan, Sociology
GH 218
Monday, Nov. 3
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pre]dispositions: Continuing a Legacy of Intersectional Queer Bodies of Work
Presenter: Tim’m West, poet, scholar, teacher and hip hop artist
Goodwin Forum
2 – 3:30 p.m.
The State of Education in LGBTQ America: Advancing Educational Equity for LGBTQ Kids
Presenter: Tim’m West, Managing Director of Teach for America’s LGBTQ Initiative
Goodwin Forum
6 – 8 p.m.
KEYNOTE WITH Leah Mahan
Screening of “Come Hell or High Water: Battle for Turkey Creek” followed by Q & A
Presenter: Leah Mahan, Filmmaker
Founders Hall 118
Tuesday, Nov. 4
5 – 7 p.m.
Film Screening & Discussion: “The Loving Story” (Created Equal Film Series © 2011, 77min)
Presenter: Christina Accomando, Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Kate Buchanan Room
7 – 9 p.m.
Workshop: What! Hispanic Serving Institutions Educating La Chicanada/Latinidad?
Presenter: Marisol Ruiz, Education
Gist Hall218
Wednesday, Nov. 5
10 a.m. – Noon
2014 Four Directions Intergenerational Dialogue: A Case Study
Presenter: Cesar Abarca, Social Work
Goodwin Forum
5 – 7 p.m.
Workshop: Film Screening & Discussion: “Slavery by Another Name” (Created Equal Film Series ©2012, 90min)
Presenter: Ramona Bell, Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Kate Buchanan Room
5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Interactive Event: Tunnel of Oppression
Presenters: HSU Residence Life, University Housing and Dining Services
The J
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Workshop: Wake Up! Social Issues and Commentary in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”
Presenter: Malcolm Chanaiwa
Gist Hall 218
Thursday, Nov. 6
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Workshop: What Does the Data Tell Us? Interpreting and Understanding the 2014 Cultivating Diversity Report
Presenter: Melissa Meiris & Radha Webley, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Goodwin Forum
5 – 7 p.m.
Workshop: “Inequality for All” Screening and Discussion
Presenters: Graciela Rubi Chipres, Rocio Avila, and Lino Sanchez
Gist Hall 218
5 – 7 p.m.
Film Screening & Discussion: “The Abolitionists Part 1” (Created Equal Film Series)
Presenter: Gayle Olson-Raymer, History
Kate Buchanan Room
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Album Listening Party & Discussion: What’s Going On Now?
Presenter: Malcolm Chanaiwa
Nelson Hall East 113
Friday, Nov. 7
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Workshop: Queer Woman of Color: An Intersectional Feminist Perspective on Social Position and Avenues of Oppression
Presenters: Alexia Siebhur, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Educator and Jamaeca Dedrick, Anti-Racist Educator
Goodwin Forum
1 – 2 p.m.
Workshop: Under Attack! Violence Against Gender Non-Conforming Communities of Color
Presenters: Lizbeth Olmedo and Brenda Hernandez, members of Double Dare Ya
Goodwin Forum
5 – 8 p.m.
Film Screening and Discussion: “The Freedom Riders” (Created Equal Film Series)
Presenter: Maral Attallah, Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Kate Buchanan Room
6 – 8 p.m.
Workshop: It’s Not Real: But It Still Kills!
Presenters: Eva Vega and Karen Meza
Gist Hall 128