The Unseen Truth: A Conversation with Sarah Lewis

In today’s media-driven society we have access to unlimited content at our fingertips, but who is represented and who is left out? Dr. Sarah Lewis joins us to explore the role of art and culture in racial justice and how visual representations can spark action and set us on the path to a more just future. Dr. Lewis is the author of several books, including The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America, and a sought-after public speaker with a main stage TED talk that received over 3 million views. The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) thanks Santander Bank for its generous support of our Civic Speaker Series.

• Location: Zoom
• Date and Time: Thursday January 30, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Candida Rose

Candida Rose Baptista is a multi-hyphenate artist in the areas of musical, cultural, & spiritual enrichment, boasting credentials as a songwriter, vocalist, author, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader. Candida educates about the transnational musical legacy of Cabo Verdean Americans and performs jazz-infused takes on her musical heritage.

• Location: Upper Student Lounge, Brockton Campus
• Date and Time: Monday, February 10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Candida’s performance will begin at 12:00 pm

Rose Conservatory and STEP Team

Greg Fernandes is a Brockton native, author, speaker and music educator who wants to make a musical shift in the lives of children in Brockton. Rose Conservatory has continually grown and continues to provide access to an exceptional arts education, focused on theory and performance. They enrich the larger community by fostering creativity, artistic growth, and well-being for individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

• Location: Upper Student Lounge, Brockton Campus
• Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19 at 12:00 pm

Diversity in Trades

Jean Lotin, Project Manager, Consigli Construction was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and emigrated to the United States with his family when he was 10 years old. He is currently a commercial construction manager, a freelance designer and photographer. He is passionate about delivering successful projects to clients across a broad spectrum of sectors. He currently serves as a mentor to young professionals entering the field and looks to provide the direction that he was lucky to receive over the years.

• Location: Student Commons, Canton Campus
• Date and Time: Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 pm

Black History 101 Mobile Museum

Celebrating 30 years of committed work in preserving and educating the public on Black history, visionary educator and scholar Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, established the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. The museum stands as a renowned repository comprising over 15,000 original artifacts, spanning the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop. Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, exemplifies an unwavering dedication to preserving and advancing the profound legacy of the Black Museum Movement. As the nation’s premier traveling exhibition of Black history, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum has embarked on a remarkable journey across 43 states, sharing "ourstory" with over 1,000 institutions.

• Location: Upper Student Lounge, Brockton Campus
• Date and Time: Monday, March 3 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, At noon, Dr. Khalid el-Hakim will speak to us about museums artifacts.

The Black Women Who Changed America’s Future

Join us for this short film and then we will play a game depicting many of these famous women and prizes will be awarded!

• Location: Unity Center in the lower level of the Student Center, Brockton campus
• Date and Time: Thursday, February 6 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm