Monday, October 2, 2006

• Beauty, Race, & Miss Congeniality: A perspective on racial conditioning in America | 8:00pm | Union Auditorium | When someone asks you to list some of the most racially inciteful movies ever made, you're probably not likely to rank 'Miss Congeniality' in the Top 10. What does Sandra Bullock, cop-turned-fashion-queen have to do with race relations? But look again; how does this movie, as well as the culture of the beauty pagaent, reinforce racial norms that have become subliminal to our "multi-racial" society? How is the concept of beauty contoured across racial lines? Please join Professor Jennifer Ho as she leads a discussion exploring the racial implications of this unlikely film. Refreshments served. More information: Email

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

• Disparities in Healthcare | 5-6 p.m. | Union 3413 | Join us for an informative session on the inequalities minorities face in healthcare when it comes to accessibility, quality, etc. Cosponsored by NAACP UNC Chapter and NCHCAP (North Carolina Healthcare Access Program). More information: Email
• Immigration and the American Identity | 5 - 7 p.m. | Hamilton 100 | Join us for a forum that opens up a positive discussion on a pressing issue in the U.S. today, an issue that affects all immigrant groups, residents, and citizens living in the U.S. This is not just a Hispanic/Latino issue.   Panelists include Marisol Jimnez McGee, Advocacy Director for El Pueblo, Ricardo Velazquez, President of the Hispanic Democrats of North Carolina, and Tin Nguyen, a Vietnamese NCCU Law Student specializing in immigration laws. More information: Email
• Not the Average Girl from the Video: A Dicussion About How Societal Expectations of Women are Created When Race Meet Sexuality | 7-8:30 p.m. | Murphey 116 | This will be a frank dialogue that explores the race-based sexual stereotypes millions of women face today that are often characterized by remarks like: "You know how those girls are.""But I thought girls like you liked that kind of thing."  Sound familiar? Come and educate yourself. Consponsored by Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority and UNITED (United for New Ideas Toward Ethnic Diversity). More information: Email
• Missing Children - The Story of Jacob | 7-9 p.m. | Carroll 111 | Philip Busier (UNC '02) presents his 30-minute documentary titled "Jacob", a film that explores the lack of media coverage of missing and exploited children of color in America. Following the film showing, Busier and School of Journalism and Mass Communication professors join local news anchor Bill Gaines and WTVD's Anthony Wilson to discuss the role race plays in American news coverage. Co-Sponsored by Carolina Association of Black Journalists. More information: Email

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

• "Do We Hear Them Now?': The Unsung Founders Memorial | 5-7 p.m. | Hanes Art Center 121 | The Unsung Founders Memorial was dedicated to the campus in 2005 to acknowledge the enslaved and free African American contribution to the university's beginnings. It has generated both high praise and scathing criticism. During one of the first open discussions about this memorial located on McCorkle Place, we draw together a panel to discuss its intentions, its manifestation, and its rhetorical effects. The forum also explores what it implies about campus race relations. In the end, we hope to suggest possible improvements for the future. The memorial featured on UNC's website can be found here: http://www.unc.edu/tour/LEVEL_2/unsung.htm More information: Email

• Black, White, Brown, and Green | 7-8:30 p.m. | Murphey 116 | Landfills in African American and Hispanic communities? Power plants on Indian reservations? Top conservation activists in the state discuss the correlation between ethnicity and environmental quality during 'Black, White, Brown, and Green': An in-depth look at the role race plays in environmental justice. Co-sponsored by Environmental Affairs Committee of Student Government and Student Environmental Action Committee. More information: Email

• "Do the Right Thing" + Interracial Relationships and Integrated Communities | 8 p.m. | Union Auditorium | Please join American Studies professor Tim Marr as he leads a discussion exploring the effects of interracial relationships on intergrated communities through Spike Lee's joint, "Do the Right Thing".  The tale of bigotry and racial conflict in the multi-ethnic community of Brooklyn, New York was deemed "culturally significant" by the U.S. Library of Congress in 1999.  The film, often considered Spike Lee's finest, features a budding relationship between main characters Rosie Perez and Spike Lee. Professor Marr will facilitate dialogue on the implications of an interracial relationship between two minority races in a community. Refreshments provided. More information: Email

• Screening: Something New (2006) | 8:30 p.m. | Ehringhaus Law | Love blossoms between a black corporate lawyer and white landscaper. Watch what happens when seemingly opposite people discover they're not so opposite after all.  Come watch a romantic comedy about dating outside the lines outside on Ehringhaus lawn. Refreshments provided. More information: Email

Thursday, October 5, 2006

• Darfurfast | This all-day event encourages s tudents to pledge to give up one thing for the day and donate funds otherwise spent on that item to fund civilian protection in Darfur.  This event is part of STAND's international Time to Protect campaign ( www.standnow.org ) and is organized by SUDAN, campus organization. To get involved, email Priyanka at psrao@email.unc.edu . Cosponsored by SUDAN (Students United for Darfur Awareness Now) and the Campus Y's AHR (Advocates for Human Rights).
• Black and Blue Tour | 3-4:30 p.m. | Starting at Silent Sam (Civil War monument) on McCorkle Place | Please join Professor Tim McMillan as he leads his ' Black and Blue Tour ' of UNC, which explores the rich but often forgotten history of African Americans in Chapel Hill. From the enslaved workers in the 19th century to the pioneering black students and faculty of the 20th century, Professor McMillan will examine over 200 years of UNC's black history.
• Keynote Address: Reverend Doctor William J. Barber II | 5-7 p.m. | Hanes Art Center 121 | Rev. Dr. Barber, pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church, is a pioneer in the racial, evangelical, educational, and political spectrums. His continued work with the North Carolina Chapter of the NAACP (as President), Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corporation (as Chairman), NC Association of Community Development Corporations (as a Faith Based Consultant), and Racial Reconciliation Task Force makes him our proud choice as Keynote Speaker for Race Relations Week 2006. Please join us for an inspiring and enlightening talk and question and answer session, followed by a brief reception in Hanes Art Center on Thursday, October 5, beginning at 5:00pm. President of the NC Chapter of the NAACP, Rev. Dr. William Barber II will be the keynote speaker for Race Relations Week 2006. Reception following. Co-Sponsored by UNC Chapter of NAACP and InterVarsity. More information: Email
• Breaking the Fast | 7 p.m. | The Pit, Rain Location: Carmichael Ballroom | To bring an end to a day of events and to provide a forum to discuss ways to take action for and in Darfur, SUDAN will hold a dinner to break the day-long DarfurFast.  Attend to learn more, enjoy an interfaith iftaar (Ramadan breaking the fast meal), and raise funds for civilian protection in Darfur.  Cosponsored by SUDAN (Students United for Darfur Awareness Now)
• Expressions After Dark | 10 p.m. | Howell 104 | This staple of Race Relations Week draws a full house every year. Join us for a night of socially-conscious spoken word and side-splitting improv comedy provided by some of UNC's finest! Cosponsored by EROT (Ebony Readers Onyx Theatre) and CHiPS (Chapel Hill Players)

Friday, October 6, 2006

• Building Up in 2007: A Benefit for Habitat for Humanity | 7-10 p.m. | Memorial Hall | The Class of 2007 Senior Marshals and Students for the Advancement of Race Relations are proud to present 'Building Up in 2007: A Benefit for Habitat for Humanity.'  The benefit concert, which will feature a variety of campus vocal, dance, and cultural performance groups, will showcase the many diverse talents of the UNC student body. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door for students; $12 advance and $15 at the door for general public. Co-Sponsored by Class of 2007 Marshals. More information: Email