Unexpected Connections: Black Panther & Poetic Gifts

Find the link between two completely different speakers at this wildly entertaining series with friends, fun, and surprising connections.

Two speakers will give quick, witty talks on their seemingly unrelated subjects — then it is up to you to find what connects them. Compete with other groups to come up with the best connection.

In this collaboration between Oakes College and the Museum of Art and History, folks will be finding these unexpected connections between Black Panther and Poetic Gifts.

Jasmine Schlafke is a poet, mentor, & poetry coach from San Francisco, California. She has been a sex educator for over 10 years and is a spiritual practitioner from Interlight Ministries. She is contracted often as a panel facilitator and professional speaker on a range of topics including spirituality, feminism, racism, art and activism. In 2015 she gave a Tedx talk on “Creativity as Expression”. A renowned slam poet, Jasmine Schlafke held the titles of Santa Cruz Grand Slam Champion (2012-2014) and San Jose Grand Slam Champion (2014). She remains co-slam master and organizer of the Santa Cruz Legendary Poetry Collective.

Aaron Jones is an educator, writer, and student advocate that works in the African American Resource & Cultural Center at the University of California Santa Cruz. He serves as an academic counselor, retention specialist and lecturer, focusing on educational equity and campus climate issues. He is also a staff writer at On Comics Ground, a comic news and review site. Lastly, he is pursuing his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Azusa Pacific University, his work focuses on critical race theory, educational equity, sense of belonging, and Black student thriving.

A space where communities come together and anything goes. Abbott Square Market will be open, please feel free to pop over for a drink before, during, or after as well. This event is FREE and for 18+ audiences.

Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations

Invited Audience

Students, General Public

Topics

Arts & Culture, Diversity & Inclusion

Website

https://www.facebook.com/events/28404...

Cost

FREE

Group
African American Resource and Cultural Center, Oakes College
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