The University of Redlands is proud to present a three-day celebration to bring awareness of Juneteenth Emancipation Day. This inaugural event aims to serve as a unified and collective voice to represent the diverse, lived experiences of the Black community at the University of Redlands and all of its campuses.
Presented by: Black Student Faculty Staff Administrator and Alumni (BSFSAA) in collaboration with Black Student Union (BSU) and Campus Diversity & Inclusion (CDI)
"Hello, I am Opal Lee from Fort Worth, Texas and I am 94 years old. I want Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday. Yes, Juneteenth originated in Texas, but 47 states now have it as a state day of observance to commemorate the ending of slavery, and more are making it a paid day off including Virginia, New York, and Texas. I believe Juneteenth can be a unifier because it recognizes that slaves didn't free themselves and that they had help, from Quakers along the Underground Railroad, abolitionists both black and white like Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, soldiers and many others who gave their lives for the freedom of the enslaved."
Sign the petition: Tell the United States Congress you want to make Juneteenth a National Holiday
Presented by Alesha Knox, M.Ed., and Dr. Shindale Seale
18 percent of all students graduate with a STEM degree, but only about 2 percent are Black. Join Myiesha Taylor, M.D., Shindale Seale, School of Education Dean Mario Martinez, Chanel Johnson, and Trevor Thomas, D.D.S. in a discussion on career options for the Black community in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The panel will explore the multiple facets of STEM careers while exploring the need to see successful brothers and sisters within these fields.
Discovering your family history by exploring historical records and other resources is easier than you think! Genealogist, activist, and historian Antoinette Harrell holds an emphasis on African American history in the Tangipahoa & St. Helena Parishes in Louisiana. In this talk, Harrell will discuss online resources and aids to help you with your genealogy research. You will learn how to conduct and plan oral history interviews. Most importantly, you will learn what questions to ask and how to preserve your interviews.
Learn more about Black history in Redlands, California: This event will allow participants to understand and share stories of Black history in Redlands. With a focus on the contributions of notable Black U of R alumni such as Dr. Dorothy Inghram and Dr. Amos Isaac, find out who blazed the trail for the Black community in Redlands.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
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Artist Derrick Dzine will teach you how to paint an original, Juneteenth-related piece as a way to honor the Inaugural Juneteenth celebration.
Preregistration is now closed. Space is limited to 50 attendees. If you missed the registration, you are welcome to purchase your paint supplies and join us.
In celebration of Juneteenth, we invite you to celebrate Black art. All submitted original artwork in many forms is now on display and are available for viewing.
Click here to enter Virtual Black Art Museum
Our scavenger hunt begins at 11:50 a.m. daily, from June 15 to17, when we release a list of objects you can hunt down over three days to win prizes. Follow @redlandsbsfsaa, and post everything you find on Instagram. Keep an eye out for bonus items posted daily; you must be present all three days to receive the list of items and win. Details and rules will be given on June 15, 2021, at 11:50 a.m. The first-place winner will receive prizes. See you there! BSFSAA, BSU, and CDI members are not eligible to win, however, everyone is welcomed to play.
Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer Christopher Jones, J.D. interviews Opal Lee on why Juneteenth is an important date for the Black and African American community and why June 19 should be a nationally celebrated holiday. Opal Lee describes her walk to Washington, D.C., and invites everyone to walk with her opalswalk2dc.com. To open this event a Poem called "The Color of Struggle" performed by Joemac.
Immediately following the interview, Lee will take part in a live Q&A session led by Shindale Seale, Ed.D.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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In this session, the University of Redlands BIPOC community will be privy to an opportunity to discuss the do’s and don’ts of a traffic stop: What to say, what to do, and how to be prepared. This interview and Q&A session will give tips and educate participants on verbiage that will encourage a safe interaction so you make it home safely and live to file a complaint. We hope this conversation with a Black man—an officer and a community leader—can help make a difference for you in your next traffic stop.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
2:10 p.m - 3:10 p.m.
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Learn about where some of the foods that our ancestors ate came from, and how to cook them in this fun and interactive workshop. We’ll have cooking demos, a little fun history, and recipes that will wow you!
Ingredients:
4-6 ripe plantains with little black spots
1-2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon bouillon powder or small bouillon Maggie cube (optional)
oil for deep frying
1/4 onion cut into pieces
1 teaspoon Cayenne or chili pepper
1/2- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
Ingredients:
1 pkg German Chocolate Cake Mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 oz bottle of red food color
3 eggs
Frosting ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
16 oz box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Black people often suffer from hair loss due to stress, diet, and products. On Instagram Live, Ky Smith and Nicola Forbes Martin will answer your questions on all things hair-related so you can walk away empowered. "By bringing knowledge and awareness to our community, we can give all attendees a start on pinpointing hair loss, product knowledge, and achieving overall healthy hair."
Many Black directories—which give exposure and visibility to Black-owned firms—are available across the United States. As Black communities continue to seek familiar and safe spaces, Black directories continue to be necessary for our well-being. To add a business listing please email bsfsaa@redlands.edu. It is an honor to announce, The Black Pages are now available for viewing click here for viewing.
Sign in to join this fun game, and win cash prizes! From the creator of “Because of Them We Can”, #CultureTags is a spirited game that will test just how well you know the culture. The game is simple: Grab a card, show your team the #CultureTag (acronym) and give hints to help them guess the phrase without saying what it is. Can't figure it out? Pass! Just get through as many answers as possible before your time runs out. Categories include Black Twitter, Church, Daily Sayings, Family and Friends, Film and TV, Songs and Lyrics, and Words to Live By. #CultureTags is a game for people who love hashtags and the culture.
Sponsored by the University of Redlands Pride Center, this conversation with Evolve Benton—poet, healer, and speaker—will include interactive dialogue about Juneteenth and LGBTQ history. We will explore intersectionality and healing around the erasure of LGBTQ identity in the Black community. The hour-long event will include the following activities: poetry reading, history of the moment, writing prompt, break-out room discussion, group share back, and action steps. Limited to 50 people.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Congratulations to Dalyn Montgomery for being selected as the winner of the 2021 Juneteenth Poster Contest.
The poster will be displayed in the Office of Campus Diversity and Inclusion in commemoration of the Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration 2021.
Campus Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is encouraging people who support recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday to contact their congressional representative. A sample letter and a link to your representative are provided.
Campus Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) works collaboratively with many individuals, departments and offices to create a campus where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
The Office of Community Standards and Wellbeing plays a vital role in helping the University of Redlands to be “community of scholars.” We live out this ideal by being a community that fosters wellbeing and academic success, and in which all members participate in and uphold the standards derived from our shared values.
An event of this magnitude takes leaders from across the University and the greater Redlands community. Thank you for your time and commitment to making the Inaugural Juneteenth Virtual Celebration a reality.
Special thanks to the California Army National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and Team Riverside for participating in the Flag Ceremony. Sergeant Rhiannon Brown, 17’; Sergeant Andrew Sanchez, Rifle Bearer; Specialist Lazaro Martinez, Rifle Bearer; Staff Sergeant Daniel Salas, State Flag; Staff Sergeant Reneljoe Hembrador, National Colors.
Diversity in Action, a weeklong residency at the University of Redlands, is intended to introduce and engage various voices and perspectives across the University community, and beyond. It serves as a tangible example of our commitment to providing a well-rounded, personalized, and hands-on education that focuses on scholarship through engagement.
U of R alumnus and his wife support Native rights through commissioned artwork
As part of their legacy to the Heard Museum, Wayne Mitchell ’60 and his wife, Marie, commissioned Kathy Whitman Elk Woman to create a sculpture.
Asian Student Association President Romina-Marie Baronia ’22 provides her perspective on the recent ASA Night Market, an event that encouraged Asian and Asian American students to embrace and share unique aspects of their cultures.
