Art
The Origins and Future of Critical Race Theory
Join Lee B. Artz, Ph.D. with Patrick Anderson, Ph.D., for a discussion on The Origins and Future of Critical Race Theory as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
Breaking Bread: COVID-19, Anti-Racism and Critical Conversations on Social Justice
Join CHESS for a conversation about difficult topics impacting our community and beyond. This event is open to the community.
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
The Borders of Queer Latinidad
This events starts a conversation about Queer Latinidad, an imaginary community situated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality and nation.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will be offered.
Representation of Mexicanness In Animated Films
As part of the CHESS Distinguished Speakers Series, Manuel Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor of Literature give an an in-depth look at how Mexico and Mexicans are represented in children’s films, and why it is important to analyze that field.
Philosophy Matters Series: What in the #$& is This?: Trying to Understand Abstract Art
David Detmer, Ph.D. is a PNW professor of philosophy and will be hosting a Zoom presentation on trying to understand abstract art.
Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela
Karen B. Morris, Ph.D. with Deepa Majumdar, D.S.Sc., discuss Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Anti-Racist Educators’ Journey
Malik S. Henfield, Ph.D, professor and founder of the Institute for Racial Justice and Janice Byrd, Ph.D., associate professor of counselor education talk about an anti-racist educators’ journey of engaging in self-work and connecting theory to practice.