Juneteenth & Beyond presentations & Culture of Food start June 4
June 3, 2024
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All are welcome!
Come meet and hear from guest speakers, and join a celebration of food sponsored by the University of Arizona Beyond Juneteenth Committee.
Tuesday, June 4
- Guest speaker: Dr. Lehman Benson, Vice President, Black Advancement and Engagement (upper picture)
- Beyond Juneteenth: The Legacy of Juneteenth
- 2-3pm
- Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd (Level 3) See map
Tuesday, June 11
- Guest speaker Dr. Tani Sanchez, Professor of Practice, Africana Studies (middle picture)
- Beyond Juneteenth: Why Everyone Can Celebrate
- 2-3pm
- Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd (Level 3) See map
Tuesday, June 18
- Guest speaker: Dr. Johnny Bowens, Senior Lecturer, Africana Studies (lower picture)
- History of Tucson Juneteenth – Historical Context
- 2-3pm
- Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd (Level 3) See map
Tuesday, June 25
- Culture of Food - Cultural Food Tasting and Flight Event
- 3-5pm
- Cork & Craft, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd (Level 2) See map
- Buy tickets $25 per person (plus processing fee through Eventbrite)
University Libraries Diversity, Social Justice & Equity Council
Charged with developing a sustainable and holistic approach to advancing diversity and inclusion for the Libraries through internal programming and assessment, the council also advises leadership, and campus and community outreach. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity includes cross-promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) campus events – sponsored by and coordinated by – many different colleges, departments, groups, and DEI committees.