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Richland College to present Diaspora: Discovery, Perception, and Participation

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Richland College presents Diaspora: Discovery, Perception & Participation, a celebration of culture and ethnicity in the United States. The five-day series of free events is April 20-24.

The events of Diaspora, hosted by Richland's Ethnic Studies Programs, are listed below.

April 20

"Discovery -- Discover new opportunities to engage our diverse communities" - Student Panel Discussion from 10:15-11 a.m.; Faculty Panel Discussion from 2-3:30 p.m. Brazos Gallery (Room C140 of Crockett Hall)

April 21

"Perception -- How ethnicity and identity are perceived and created in the U.S." - Keynote Speaker: Author Stephanie Elizondo Griest. 9:30-10:50 a.m. in Fannin Performance Hall.

Panel discussion on gays and lesbians within Asian, Black and Latino communities. 2-3:30 p.m. in Brazos Gallery (Room C140 of Crockett Hall).

April 22

"Celebration -- Celebrating all cultures" - Richland College's Intercultural Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., outdoors by the lake.

April 23

"Participation -- Becoming active in advancing the rights and needs of ethnic communities in the U.S." - Keynote Speaker: Anne Marie Weiss-Armush of DFW International Community Alliance. 9:30-10:50 a.m. in Room N210 of Neches Hall.

Community Leadership Panel Discussion - 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Room S103 of Sabine Hall

Film Screening: Crash - 2-4 p.m. in Room D174 of Del Rio Hall

April 24

"Wholeness -- A demonstration of mind- body renewal from diverse traditions" - Expressions of wholeness including Yoga, Tai Chi, Aztec and praise dance. 9:30-11:30 a.m., outdoors by the lake.

For more information, call 972-238-6260.

Source: Richland College


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