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Kentucky Women's Book Festival (Ekstrom Library, from May 18, 2013 09:30 AM to May 18, 2013 04:00 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

The 7th Kentucky Women’s Book Festival will feature a diverse group of Kentucky women writers who will share their experiences and works with those in attendance. Free sessions; RSVP for lunch: $16

Showing of GEN SILENT (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Apr 28, 2013 04:00 PM to Apr 28, 2013 06:30 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

Showing of GEN SILENT-critically acclaimed film on the lives of LGBT older adults in Boston.

Diop Society's Activism Week (Belknap Campus- Various Locations, from Apr 15, 2013 06:30 PM to Apr 19, 2013 06:30 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

Diop Society's approach of tackling issues facing African-Americans in the economic, social, political, and cultural sectors allow the organization to be well rounded and well equipped to handle any issue facing black students at this campus.

Naamani Lecture: The Jewish History of Small-Town America (Chao Auditorium, from Apr 09, 2013 07:30 PM to Apr 09, 2013 08:45 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

Professor Lee Shai Weissbach, UofL Department of History, will deliver the 2013 Naamani Memorial Lecture.

Alabama State's "Eclectic Dance Company" benefit for AATP (Thrust Theater, from Apr 05, 2013 07:30 PM to Apr 06, 2013 08:45 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

The Eclectic Dance Company from Alabama State University will perform "Metamorphosis: Fantasy or Reality" at the Thrust Theater to benefit the African American Theatre Program (AATP)

The Center for Race and Inequality presents "The Awful Truth about Hazing" (Chao Auditorium, from Apr 02, 2013 05:30 PM to Apr 02, 2013 07:00 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

Featured speaker: Jeff Obafemi Carr. This event is a part of CRI’s 2013 “Race and Masculinities Lecture Series.” It is co-sponsored by the Department of Pan-African Studies, Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs, and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.

Cesar Chavez's legacy celebrated with events at UofL (Chao Auditorium, from Mar 27, 2013 01:00 PM to Mar 29, 2013 03:00 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

The legacy of Mexican American farm worker and labor activist Cesar Chavez will be celebrated March 27-29 at the University of Louisville with a panel discussion, student marches and several documentary showings.

Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: "Saving Earth in the Age of Man: Conservation in a Human Dominated World" (Bigelow Hall, MITC, from Mar 26, 2013 06:00 PM to Mar 26, 2013 07:30 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

M. Sanjayan, Lead Scientist of The Nature Conservancy and the CBS News Science and Environment Contributor is the 2013 Phi Beta Kappa keynote speaker.

Soul Food Junkies: Film, Talk and Food Tasting (Chao Auditorium, from Mar 25, 2013 02:00 PM to Mar 25, 2013 04:00 PM) — by Whitlock,Diana Lynn

“Soul Food Junkies” is a documentary about the history of African American food traditions, soul food’s present health effects and food justice. A discussion with film director Byron Hurt and a reception will follow the screening.

North Carolina Central University Touring Choir in Concert (Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music, from Mar 10, 2013 04:00 PM to Mar 10, 2013 05:30 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

Free Admission— the public is invited to attend The concert provides an excellent opportunity to experience a variety of music performed by an HBCU choir. The choir will perform traditional church music, anthems, masses and contemporary gospel songs. North Carolina Central University is a public historically black university in the University of North Carolina System located in Durham, NC.

40th Dr. Joseph H. McMillan NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE BLACK FAMILY (500 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY, from Mar 07, 2013 10:50 AM to Mar 10, 2013 10:50 AM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

Family Reunion: Bridging the Past with the Present. At University of Louisville & The Seelbach Hotel.

UofL’s Middle East and Islamic Studies Program Presents: The Securitization of Human Rights: Lawfare and the Assault on Rights NGOs (Shumaker Research Building, Room 139, from Mar 04, 2013 04:00 PM to Mar 04, 2013 05:30 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

Speaker: Professor Neve Gordon, Professor of Politics and Government, Ben-Gurion University Prof. Gordon writes on issues relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and human rights. He is the author of Israel’s Occupation, coeditor of Torture: Human Rights, Medical Ethics, and the Case of Israel, editor of From the Margins of Globalization: Critical Perspectives on Human Rights, and a regular contributor to Al-Jazeera, In These Times, and the National Catholic Reporter. Co-Sponsored by: Department of Anthropology, Department of Political Science, Social Change Program, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and A&S Dean’s Office

Inclusion & Equality Week: Intent vs Impact (254 Ekstrom Library, from Mar 01, 2013 12:00 PM to Mar 01, 2013 01:30 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

 

Inclusion & Equality Week: The Real Game of Life (Red Barn, from Feb 28, 2013 11:00 AM to Feb 28, 2013 01:00 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

 

Inclusion & Equality Week: UofL Revisited: A Look Into The Future (139 Shumaker Research Bldg, from Feb 27, 2013 12:00 PM to Feb 27, 2013 02:00 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

 

Inclusion & Equality Week: "You Mean There's Race In My Movies?" (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, from Feb 26, 2013 04:00 PM to Feb 26, 2013 05:30 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

Guest presenter: Frederick Gooding

Inclusion & Equality Week: Unsung Champions Wax Museum (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, from Feb 25, 2013 12:00 PM to Feb 25, 2013 02:00 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

 

Linda Alcoff presents: The Future of Whiteness (Humanities Bldg, room 300, from Feb 18, 2013 04:30 PM to Feb 18, 2013 05:40 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

 

CARNAVAL- Around The World (Humanities Quad, from Feb 12, 2013 11:00 AM to Feb 12, 2013 01:30 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth

For more information go to louisville.edu/modernlanguages/carnaval

A Community Conversation on Fair Housing (Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, from Feb 10, 2013 04:00 PM to Feb 10, 2013 05:45 PM) — by Johnson,Sara Elizabeth