Black Mini Con: A Commemoration of Music, Culture & Community

When

Feb. 25, 2025, 10am to 3pm
Show Recurring Dates

Campus Location

Office/Remote Location

SU Ballroom C

Description

Join us for an exciting mini conference with back-to-back lectures on Black joy, R&B, Hip Hop, and community organizing.

Black Joy and R&B with Javon Johnson

Explore how R&B has been a powerful tool for Black joy, healing, and resistance.

Finding Joy in Times of Grief with Tyler Parry

Dive into the power of Black joy through photos and stories of Black Las Vegans, from the Jim Crow era to modern struggles.

The Miseducation of Black America with Taylor Cummings

Learn how Hip Hop serves as a tool for liberation, addressing issues in education and promoting freedom.

What's Your Counterstory? with Brittani Sterling

Discover how to take control of your narrative, make an impact, and connect with others who are passionate about change.

Don’t miss out on this chance to engage and learn together!

Admission Information

All students, faculty, and staff are invited!

Contact Information

Office of student diversity programs

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External Sponsor

Interdisciplinary, Gender, & Ethnic Studies (IGES), 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Education