{"id":668,"date":"2021-11-01T12:06:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T16:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/?page_id=668"},"modified":"2025-12-18T09:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:07:59","slug":"november","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/november\/","title":{"rendered":"November: Native American Heritage Month; Black Solidarity Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1014 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2025\/12\/Native-American-Heritage-Month-Website-Header-scaled-1-2048x512.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Native American Heritage Month 2025<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 5th, 4:30pm. Student Center SC-156<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Leadership Experiences with Marcey \u201cTree in the Wind\u201d Langhorn<br \/>\n<\/em>Join Marcey &#8220;Tree In The Wind&#8221; Langhorn, a member of the Ramapough tribe, on her first of three sessions, as she shares stories of leadership from her work within her tribal community. This workshop includes a Q&amp;A session and a hands-on necklace-making tutorial (limited supplies available).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 6th, 1:15 p.m. Friends Hall<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Opening Proclamation \u2013 Native American Heritage Month<\/em><br \/>\nThe Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Compliance invites all students, faculty, and staff to the Opening Proclamation Ceremony to kick off our recognition of Native American Heritage Month! The program will include remarks and a reading of the Opening Proclamation\u00a0 followed by a guest speaker and an announcement of the programs and events scheduled throughout the month. Refreshments will be served!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 6th, Birch Tree Inn<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Birch Tree: Native American Heritage Inspired Menu<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Swipe in to enjoy a meal in honor of Native American Heritage month!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, November 8th, 12:00pm. Tribal Center 189 Stag HIll Road, Mahwah<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Leadership Experiences with Marcey \u201cTree in the Wind\u201d Langhorn<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Marcey &#8220;Tree In The Wind&#8221; Langhorn, a member of the Ramapough tribe, as she shares stories of leadership from her work within her tribal community. This workshop includes a Q&amp;A session and a hands-on necklace-making tutorial (limited supplies available).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 12th, 4:30pm. Student Center SC-156<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Leadership Experiences with Marcey \u201cTree in the Wind\u201d Langhorn<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Marcey &#8220;Tree In The Wind&#8221; Langhorn, a member of the Ramapough tribe, as she shares stories of leadership from her work within her tribal community. This workshop includes a Q&amp;A session and a hands-on necklace-making tutorial (limited supplies available).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, November 14th, 2:00pm. Student Center SC-156-158<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Native American Heritage Month Banquet<br \/>\n<\/em>Come join the Allies of the Ramapough Munsee (ARM) as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! There will be drummers, dancers and fabulous art done by local artists as well as presentations by fellow students!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, November 14th, 3:00pm. Multicultural Center D-214<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Native American Educational Trivia w\/ RA Shadley<br \/>\n<\/em>Join RA Shadley for a fun kahoot trivia round in honor of Native American Heritage month! Come have fun, and win a mini plush bear!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 18th, 11:00am. Brook Church (116 6th Street, Hillburn, NY)<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Activism Through The Generations with Carla &#8220;Wandering Spirit Woman\u201d Alexander<br \/>\n<\/em>Join Carla Alexander as she shares stories of activism across generations and the fight to save Brook Church in Hillburn, NY. Learn how community, history, and resilience come together in this journey.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><strong><br \/>\nWednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm. Women\u2019s Center &amp; LGBTQ+ Services C-220<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Screening &amp; Discussion: Two Spirits<\/em><br \/>\nJoin us in honor of Native American Heritage Month + Trans Awareness Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 26th, 7:00pm. Multicultural Center D-214<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Corn Husk Doll Making<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Allies of the Ramapough Munsee (ARM) to appreciate and learn about the Native American practice of corn husk doll crafting!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Native American Heritage Month 2024<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 12, 1:15 p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Opening Proclamation \u2013 Native American Heritage Month<\/em><br \/>\nThe Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Compliance invites all students, faculty, and staff to the Opening Proclamation Ceremony to kick off our recognition of Native American Heritage Month! The program will take place on Thursday, November 7th at 1:15 p.m. by the Arch (Rain location: SC-156). The program will include remarks and a reading of the Opening Proclamation by President Jebb, followed by a guest speaker and an announcement of the programs and events scheduled throughout the month. Refreshments will be served!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, November 22nd, 2:00p.m. Mansion York Room<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Native American Heritage Month Closing Banquet<br \/>\n<\/em>Join us for the Native American Heritage Month Banquet in the York Room! Sponsored by EDIC, this event aims to honor the history of the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation. Members of the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation will be speaking and Ramapo students will provide presentations on important topics. There will be food&#8211;including Native American Fry Bread&#8211;and refreshments for this mid-day informational event. We are also collecting toys and clothes (adults and kids) for the Ramapough Nation Christmas Toy Drive at the Banquet). We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 25th, 1:00p.m. Learning Commons 215<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>[Mis]Representation of Native Americans in School Textbooks<br \/>\n<\/em>Join EDIC and AHTP for a lecture and hands-on exhibit from Christina Connor, Assessment Librarian and Curator of the American History Textbook Project and Sarah Koenig, Associate Professor of American Studies. Any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:skoenig1@ramapo.edu\">skoenig1@ramapo.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:cconnor@ramapo.edu\">cconnor@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Native American Heritage Month 2023<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 1st, 1:15 p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Native American Heritage Month Opening Proclamation<\/em><br \/>\nThe Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) invites all students, faculty, and staff to the Opening Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month! The program will begin with a reading of the proclamations, followed by Words of Reflection and a performance. All are invited and welcome!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 8th, 1:30p.m. ASB332<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Film Screening: Mann v Ford<br \/>\n<\/em>The film will be followed with a discussion with Chuck Stead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 28th, 1:30p.m. Friends Hall SC219<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Native American Heritage Month Closing Banquet<br \/>\n<\/em>Join Ramapo College\u2019s Closing Ceremony Banquet of Native American Heritage Month led by Dr. Neriko Doerr and sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDIC). We will be having important presentations and discussions on how to better support Indigenous peoples<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Native American Heritage Month 2022<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Monday, October 31st, 1:00 p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Native American Heritage Month Opening Proclamation<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for the Opening Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month with a speech from Owl, a member of the Ramapough Lenape Nation, and a special performance from the Redhawk Council. The rain location is in SC-158. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 2, 5:00pm., Berrie Center, Pascal Galleries <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Leading Indigenous Artists Group Exhibition <\/em><br \/>\n&#8220;Give it Back: Stage Theory&#8221; an exhibition by the leading contemporary Indigenous artists group in the world, New Red Order, opens in the Berrie Center Kresge and Pascal Galleries on Wednesday, November 2. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and a curator&#8217;s talk at 6 p.m. This innovative exhibition featuring provocative videos and other media continues on view throughout Native American Heritage Month, and ends on December 9. Additionally, a free performance event &#8220;Mergers&#8221; showcasing renowned guest artists will be presented on Wednesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Berrie Center Adler Theater.<br \/>\nFor more information, contact Sydney Jenkins at 201-684-7147.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 16, B Wing, 227 1:00p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ramapough-Munsee Historical Conversation by Jeffery Fountain <\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance as we hear from Jeffery Fountain, a tribal member of the Ramapough Munsee-Lenape Nation on the oral history of the Ramapough-Munsee people!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday November 16, 5:00pm York Room<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Decolonizing Thanksgiving<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance as we discuss Thanksgiving in relation to Native American Heritage Month and give thanks! In addition, come celebrate the different immigrant and Indigenious cultures by sharing different dishes from different countries. Cosponsored by the multicultural clubs and organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday November 29, 3:30pm SC-157<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Native American Heritage Month Closing Ceremony<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Ramapo College&#8217;s Closing Ceremony Banquet of Native American Heritage Month led by Dr. Neriko Doerr&#8217;s World Cultures class and sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDIC) and the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society of International Education. We will be having important presentations and discussions on how to better support Indigenous peoples with our special guests from the Ramapough Lunaape Nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday November 30, 3:00pm The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>BIPOC Walks <\/em><br \/>\nJoin The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC) and Counseling Service&#8217;s Health Educator for the third BIPOC Walk of the year in honor of Native American Heritage Month. As you walk around campus with us, you will build a library of podcasts and other media that center on the Native American community and well-being to listen to as you continue to walk in the future. Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:diversity@ramapo.edu\">diversity@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2022\/12\/Black-Solidarity-Week-Web-Banner-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2022\/12\/Black-Solidarity-Week-Web-Banner-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2022\/12\/Black-Solidarity-Week-Web-Banner-2.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2022\/12\/Black-Solidarity-Week-Web-Banner-2-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2022\/12\/Black-Solidarity-Week-Web-Banner-2-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Black Solidarity Week 2025<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Monday, November 3, 1:15p.m. Arch<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>BLACK SOLIDARITY WEEK: SILENT MARCH AND VIGIL<br \/>\n<\/em>Please join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance in acknowledging Black Solidarity Day on Monday, November 3. Following tradition in preceding years, an &#8220;Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil&#8221; will occur on campus. We encourage all to wear black to honor our ancestors and to show solidarity as a group. At 1 p.m. participants will begin gathering on campus and the group will depart from the Arch at 1:15 p.m. and then be escorted by Public Safety to the Hopper Slave Cemetery across Route 202 where a vigil will be held. *PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK IN SOLIDARITY*<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 3, 5:00p.m. Friends Hall<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>BLACK SOLIDARITY WEEK: OPENING BANQUET<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black cuisine!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Black Solidarity Week 2024<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Sunday, November 3, 1:00p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Black Solidarity Day: Clean up at the Hopper Slave Cemetery<\/em><br \/>\nAs the unofficial start to the Black Student Union\u2019s Black Solidarity Week 2024, we are tidying up the lands of former slaves who lived with families who owned land around our campus. Yes! You heard that right; the cemetery is only a ten minute walk from campus. Join us in honoring our ancestors by cleaning off their graves and land in remembrance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 4, 1:00p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Black Solidarity Day: Vigil at the Hopper Slave Cemetery<\/em><br \/>\nThe Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Compliance and the Black Student Union invite all students, faculty and staff to join us in the annual tradition of an &#8220;Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil&#8221;. At 1 p.m. we invite participants to gather at the Arch and depart from the Arch at 1:10 p.m. to walk to the Hopper Slave Cemetery, across Route 202, where a vigil will be held (a Public Safety Officer will serve as an escort in the walk across Rte 202). In addition, we encourage all to wear black as a way to honor the ancestors and to show solidarity as a group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 4, 6:00p.m. Pavilion Cafe<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Black Solidarity Banquet<\/em><br \/>\nCelebrate the start to Black Solidarity Week and join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black Soul Food and a presentation about the history of Black Solidarity Day and the meaning of Soul Food in our culture. Come and enjoy the meal with us and share some great vibes!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/edic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2024\/11\/IMG_7267.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Black Solidarity Week 2023<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Sunday, November 5th, 12:00p.m., BSU Office SC227<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Hopper Slave Cemetery Clean-Up<\/em><br \/>\nLight Lunch will be served in the BSU Office afterward<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 6th, 12:45p.m., The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Silent March and Vigil to Hopper Slave Cemetary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 6th, 5:00p.m., Friends Hall<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Opening Banquet\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the BSU and EDIC for a screening of &#8216;High as a Hog&#8217; and some traditional Black cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 7th, at 5:00p.m., MultiCultural Center<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>BMAD: Mental Health<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Brothers Making A Difference in a discussion about Black mental health and self-care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 8th, at 7:00p.m., York Room<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>BSU: Karaoke Night\/ Talent Show<\/em><br \/>\nJoin us for the BSU Talent Show\/ Karaoke Night<br \/>\nStudents may present a spoken word, a poem, song\/dance which will be judged by staff and BSU e-board members. Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"week\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Black Solidarity Week 2022<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>Black Solidarity Week &#8211; \u201cBlack Resistance\u201d<br \/>\nNovember 7 through November 11, 2022<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Sunday, November 6th, 12p.m. Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Lite Breakfast &amp; Cemetery Clean-Up<\/em><br \/>\nPlease join the Black Student Union, the Center for Community and Civic Engagement and Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a light lunch and then head to the Hopper Slave Cemetery to help clean up the cemetery. Rakes and leaf bags will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 7th, 12:45p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Silent March &amp; Vigil Honoring Our Ancestors Vigil<\/em><br \/>\n*PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK IN SOLIDARITY*<br \/>\nAt 12:45 pm participants will begin gathering on campus and will proceed through the Academic buildings ringing a small bell to call participants together. The group will depart from the Arch at 1 pm to the Learning Commons for a photo and then be escorted by Public Safety to the Hopper Slave Cemetery across Route 202.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 7th, 2pm J. Lees<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Treat Yo Self! <\/em><br \/>\nFollowing the silent march and vigil, join Commuter Affairs, EDIC and BSU as we gear up for the week with some free sweet treats and learn more about what Black Solidarity means to us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 7th, 5:00pm Friends Hall SC-219<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Black Solidarity Week Opening Banquet<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black cuisine and a screening of High as a Hog. High as a Hog is a docu-series adapted from food historian Jessica B. Harris\u2019 book. The series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth and the present day featuring West African stews, soul food, barbecue and fine dining.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00p.m. SC-157<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Students of Caribbean Ancestry \u2013 Do You See Me or My Color<\/em><br \/>\nAn open discussion tokenism on Ramapo Campus in regards to students in general and for students who want to become student leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 8th, 5pm York Room<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Brothers Making a Difference &#8211; Black ComicCon<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Brothers Making A Difference as we host a black fictional character trivia night. Dress as your favorite black character and compete in a costume contest for prizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 9th, 12:00pm SC-157<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Coping with Racism: Thriving as a Student of Color Roundtable<\/em><br \/>\nCounseling Services, Student Success, Educational Opportunity Fund, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Black Student Union will host a roundtable discussion on racism-related stress, microaggressions and developing a positive self-image despite ongoing oppression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 9th, 1:00pm The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>BIPOC Walks <\/em><br \/>\nJoin The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC), Counseling Services Health Educator and the Black Student Union for the second annual BIPOC Walk of the year in honor of Black Solidarity Week. As you walk around campus with us, you will build a library of podcasts and other media that center on the Black community and well-being to listen to as you continue to walk in the future. Questions? Email diversity@ramapo.edu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 9th, 5:00pm Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Organization of Latino Unity: AfroLatinx Informational<\/em><br \/>\nWe will be informing individuals about how historically race has been constructed in Latin America, Afro-Latinx tribes that still are present, and Afro-Latinx icons who have started their own movements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 9th, 8:00p.m. York Room<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Expression Night<\/em><br \/>\nThis is the Night to come out and just be you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 10th, 1:00pm Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Deconstructing Rise and Grind Culture: Seeing Rest as an Act of Resistance<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Educational Opportunity Fund Office for a workshop and conversation on\u201d rise and grind\u201d culture as it pertains to marginalized communities. Tanadjza Robinson-McCray and Rachel Sawyer-Walker will discuss tips and tricks to teach participants how to see rest as an act of resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 10th, 8:00pm SC157<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ebony Women for Social Change &#8211; Black Women Throughout History<\/em><br \/>\nPresentation about Black women that have been forgotten in history. In addition, honor Black women who have been victims of gun violence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"month\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Black Solidarity Week 2021<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><em>Black Solidarity Week \u2013 Marking 50 Years Strong!<br \/>\n<\/em>Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 31st, 11:00a.m. Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Breakfast &amp; Cemetery Clean-Up<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance on Sunday, October 31 at 11 a.m. for breakfast and then we will head to the Hopper Slave Cemetery to help clean up the cemetery. Rakes and leaf bags will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 1st, 12:45p.m. The Arch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Silent March &amp; Vigil\u00a0<\/em>*PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK IN SOLIDARITY*<br \/>\nPlease join the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance in acknowledging Black Solidarity Day on Monday, November 1. Following in tradition with preceding years, an \u201cHonoring Our Ancestors Vigil\u201d will take place on campus. We encourage all to wear black to honor our ancestors and to show solidarity as a group. At 12:45 p.m. participants will begin gathering on campus and the group will depart from the Arch at 1 pm to the Learning Commons for a photo and then be escorted by Public Safety to the Hopper Slave Cemetery across Route 202 where a vigil will be held.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, November 1st, 5:00p.m. SC-158<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Black Solidarity\u00a0Week Opening Banquet<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a dinner of traditional Black cuisine and a screening of<em>\u00a0High as a Hog<\/em>.\u00a0<em>High as a Hog<\/em>\u00a0is a docuseries adapted from food historian Jessica B. Harris\u2019 book. The series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth and the present day featuring West African stews, soul food, barbecue and fine dining. Followed by a discussion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Love is in the Hair Program<\/em><br \/>\nStudents of Caribbean Ancestry will be hosting an all about hair discussion. This will be a safe space to discuss hair treatments, protective styles, and share some tips and tricks that work your hair type. There will be a kahoot, prizes, and snacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 2nd, 4:00p.m. Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>White Allyship for Students: Embodied Compassion<\/em><br \/>\nEducator and psychologist Dr. Broderick Sawyer will host a free workshop for White students on how to practice what he calls \u201cembodied compassion\u201d for self and others, and he will unpack how this relates to creating an anti-racist campus community. For more information, please send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:diversity@ramapo.edu\">diversity@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 2nd, 6:00p.m. Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Coping with Racism: Thriving as a Student of Color<\/em><br \/>\nEducator and psychologist Dr. Broderick Sawyer will host a free workshop for Black and Brown Ramapo students on how to cope with racism-related stress, microaggressions, and developing a positive self-image despite ongoing racism. For more information, please send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:diversity@ramapo.edu\">diversity@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:00p.m. Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The New Black-to-Africa Movement: The Black Diaspora Seeking Opportunity and Refuge in the Motherland<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance for a panel-style presentation by Dr. Karl Johnson, Associate Professor of African American Studies and Chair and Co-Convener of the Africana Studies Group and Major. Dr. Johnson will discuss the Black Diaspora seeking opportunity and refuge in the Motherland in relation to Black solidarity. For more information, please send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:diversity@ramapo.edu\">diversity@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:30p.m. Friends Hall<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Judas and the Black Messiah Screening<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance for a screening of\u00a0<em>Judas and the Black Messiah<\/em>. The film is a biographical drama film about the betrayal of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s Chicago, by William O\u2019Neal, an FBI Informant. Followed by a discussion. Food will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 4th, 5:00p.m. Black Student Union Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Brothers Making a Difference Program: Black Business Trivia Game:<\/em><br \/>\nJoin the Black Student Union and Brothers Making A Difference in a trivia game testing your knowledge on real or fake Black-owned businesses. Many products made by African Americans are not sold by Black businesses. This game will inform others on businesses they can support as well as give an opportunity to win a Black-owned business product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 4th, 8:00p.m. Pavilion 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ebony Women for Social Change: Movie Screening<\/em><br \/>\nJoin Ebony Women for Social Change and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for a movie screening and discussion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, November 5, 9:00pm, Alumni Lounges<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Liberation Lituation!<\/em><br \/>\nCome join us as we end off Black solidarity week for the event Liberation Lituation party! This event will have a throwback theme to tie in our past with our present. 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