Septima Clark shared the same social, economic, and segregated background as other black community members. American cultural memory of women in the Civil Rights Movement continues to be a problem with female leaders being conveniently left out of historiography. She had to constantly struggle to be heard, yet her struggle and her sacrifice have been forgotten in the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Illiteracy, she argued, was at the core of racial inequities. She didn’t just teach the Black community how to read and write; she used daily experiences to show them how justified self-sufficiency was worthy of their aspirations. In this presentation, former SRJC student, current University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign Ed.M. candidate Sabrina Rawson will argue that for Septima Clark, education was a necessary cornerstone of political and legislative freedom; however, gendered ideas about activism—both then and now—have kept her significant contributions from being recognized. Education was the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement and Septima Clark was their champion.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Erica Tom, a writer, scholar, educator, and horsewoman. She has taught at Sonoma State since earning her Ph.D. in America Studies at Rutgers University-Newark in 2017. She is the Director of Native American Studies, teaches in American Multicultural Studies, and leads the Reading & Writing team for the Summer Bridge Program. A third generation Asian American, she continues to explore her mixed racial background and ethnic heritage. Email gomezs@sonoma.edu(link sends e-mail) for the Zoom Link.
In Shalini Kantayya’s provocative new documentary feature MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that facial recognition technology does not see race and gender accurately. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral. What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against? CODED BIAS explores the fallout of this discovery and weaves in the stories of an emerging generation of women working as data scientists, mathematicians and activists in the United States, the UK, South Africa and China. Together they lead the fight to protect our civil rights in the face of increasing corporate surveillance and algorithmic oppression. Drawing from stylistic sci-fi elements to visualize its concepts, CODED BIAS inspires and engages audiences to reimagine tech and civil rights around the world. Click here the week of the show for the Zoom Link.
In honor of March being designated "National Women's History Month," the Napa County Library and Rebecca Yerger - a local historian, and Napa Valley Register columnist - are offering "Diverse Pioneers: Historical Women of Napa Valley." This special one-hour Zoom presentation will provide insights into the lives of local women representing a broad cross-section of races, creeds, religions and more. This free program will highlight the lives, times and accomplishments of - pioneer settler Maria Juarez; California's "Mother of Civil Rights" Mary Ellen Pleasant; early local feminist ElectaHartson, and other notable women from Napa County's past.
Join Zoom Meeting https://countyofnapa.zoom.us/j/86466503784
Oakland Public Library’s Lakeview Branch plans to host two movie screenings in March honoring women. “A League of Their Own” is scheduled to be screened at 3 p.m. March 21, and “Queen of Katwe” is set for 3 p.m. March 28. Snacks will be provided, but guests can bring something to share.
The Eastmont Branch also plans to host a Girl Power Film Festival on Mondays starting March 2, showing four films featuring inspiring and trailblazing women.
March 2-30. Free. Various times and Oakland Public Library locations. oaklandlibrary.org
An interactive conference where women can get together to discuss topics of intimacy, spirituality and prosperity. In 2020, the theme is “For the Love of …” and includes three interactive workshops meant to create conversations. Tickets include the workshops, coffee, tea, lunch and a swag bag. The event is only for attendees and staff who identify as women.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21. $85-$150. The Clock Factory, 2602 Ninth St., Berkeley. bit.ly/activate-2020
Bring songs to share inspired by the theme of women in maritime history for a participatory singers’ circle aboard the 1886 square-rigger Balclutcha at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. While the event is free and open to the public, the ship’s admission fees apply ($15 for adults). Admission is free for children ages 15 and younger accompanied by an adult, or for those with national park passes or are active military with current military I.D.
Noon-1 p.m. March 28. Free-$15. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Museum, S.F. http://bit.ly/whmsingercircle
The Biology Graduate Student Club, Women in Tech, MESA, Student Involvement, and SST have partnered to bring the documentary Picture a Scientist to SSU for a virtual screening, webinar panel discussion, and virtual networking luncheon. You are invited to register for the event using this link. After you provide your information, you will be added to an email list and will be sent a link to the film when the viewing period is open. You will also receive additional links for the panel discussion and the virtual networking luncheon based on your response to the registration form. Virtual Screening: March 29th 4-6pm, Webinar Panel Discussion: March 29th starting around 6pm. Virtual Networking Luncheon: March 30th 12-1pm
On September 18th, 2020, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away leaving a legacy that deserves our constant recognition. This presentation will commemorate Justice Ginsburg and reflect on how she has changed the world for the better. As America struggles with racism and sexism, we must work harder than ever to keep Ginsburg's legacy alive. Coordinators: Phyllis Usina, Lori Kuwabara, Katrina Smith, and Purnur Ozbirinci. To watch RBG, the film directed by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, please follow this link and log in using your SRJC SID and pin:
https://caccl-srjc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CACCL_SRJC/t2cb6j/alma992858212905271