Monday, April 24
Becoming Intentional:
Each One Reach One (EORO)
Mentoring Roundtable 2-3 p.m. Richard Harris Terrace
Tuesday, April 25
| Healing Rhythms Drum Circle | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Richard Harris Terrace |
| Social Justice Week Opening Ceremony with special performances from students artists and the BMCC Choir Keynote Speaker: Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Teachers College, Columbia University. Learn more and register here . | 1-3 p.m. | Theatre I |
| Opening Reception featuring cultural foods. All are welcome. | 3-4 p.m. | Richard Harris Terrace |
| The “Takeover”: Movie Screening and Discussion Discussant: Dr. Lesley Rennis, Department of Health Education | 4:30-6 p.m. | Theatre I |
Opening Ceremony
Register for the Opening Ceremony. 1-3 p.m. Richard Harris Terrace
| Welcome to Social Justice Week! | Pedro Pérez, Director, College Discovery, REI Co-Chair Shenique S. Davis, Associate Professor, REI Co-Chair Odelia Levy, Chief Diversity Officer Anthony E. Munroe, President |
| Community Voices | - Christopher Marte, NYC Council, District 1 Councilperson - Kendice Marshall, Political Science Major - Stephanie Pacheco, 2023 NYC Youth Poet Laureate |
| Keynote Address Followed by Question and Answer Session | Self-Community Connections: Using Racial Literacy to Create a Culture of Belonging - Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D., Professor of English Education, Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Student Art Contest Winners | - Isabelle Torab, Theatre - Stephanie Pacheco, Ethnic and Race Studies - Eromidayo Olayiwola, Early Childhood Education - Alicia Velez, Music |
| BMCC Choir | Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau, Professor of Music |
| Closing Remarks |
Wednesday, April 26
| Leading Transformational Change in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presenter: Dr. Sequetta Sweet, Richard Stockton University | 10-11:15 a.m. | Register to join us via Zoom. |
| CUNY Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leaders in Conversation Facilitator: REI Co-Chairs | 1-2 p.m. | Register to join us via Zoom. |
| Let Your Voices Be Heard: Student Town Hall Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA). Learn more at bmcc-sga.com. | 2-4 p.m. | Room N-452 |
Thursday, April 27
| The Legacy and Future of Ethnic Studies at CUNY (Day 1) Hosted by the Department of Ethnic and Race Studies Learn more and register here. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Richard Harris Terrace |
| Women Trailblazers in Nontraditional Professions Leading the Charge for the Next Generation | 10-11 a.m. | Fiterman 303 |
| A Sacred Space in Manhattan: African Burial Ground Guided Tour Registration required as space is limited. Register to join the tour. | 1-4 p.m. | 199 Chambers St., N-451 |
| Blood Matters | 2:30-3:20 p.m. | 199 Chambers St., Room MC-S-720 |
| Diverse Careers in Criminal Justice | 5-6:30 p.m. | Register to join us via Zoom. |
Friday, April 28
The Legacy and Future
of Ethnic Studies at CUNY (Day 2) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Richard Harris Terrace
Register for the conference.
