March 3, 2020
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After the screening of ‘A Thin Wall’ there will be a Q&A discussion about the film, the 1947 partition, and the current news coming out of India. I will be joined by Hibah Arshad, who will speak from personal experience … Continue reading
March 2, 2020
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when i was working on ‘a thin wall,’ some people questioned its relevance. after all, why would something that happened in 1947, on the other side of the planet, in south asia, have any relevance for the world in the … Continue reading
February 28, 2020
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View this post on Instagram taught @my.marikoyamada’s ‘dance performance and collaboration’ class today at @nazarethcollege. i talked about #TheInjuredBody: a #film about #racism in america, showed students clips from interviews. i explained #microaggressions, double consciousness and franz fanon’s work on … Continue reading
February 28, 2020
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February 27, 2020
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rochester friends, this will be a final screening of my film ‘a thin wall’ before i move away. what better venue than 540WMain, Inc. a wonderful collab with Calvin Eaton and a way to raise some funds for community work. if u haven’t seen … Continue reading
February 21, 2020
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meeting with the incredible Erica Jae where we transferred some files, looked at her gorgeous photography, and concluded our work together on The Injured Body: A Film about Racism in America – what a beautiful collab this was, dear erica. … Continue reading
February 17, 2020
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with the brilliant Calvin Eaton at starry nites cafe today where we talked about a new collab – will be coming up at 540WMain, Inc. in march inshallah.
February 6, 2020
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received a warm welcome at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester where i gave a multimedia presentation on ‘islamophobia is racism.’ thank u to Barbara de Leeuw for organizing and to Pamela Kim for introducing me. thank u to all … Continue reading
January 30, 2020
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I will be presenting at First Unitarian Church of Rochester on Thursday Feb 6, 7-9 pm. The topic will be ‘Islamophobia is Racism’ (part of the ‘Race, Racism and Relationship’ series at First Unitarian Church). As white supremacy becomes emboldened … Continue reading
January 30, 2020
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on a panel with these brilliant friends to talk about art and activism <3
January 28, 2020
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excited to be on this panel and talk about art and activism, at the University of Rochester on jan 30th. the discussion will be moderated by Missy Pfohl Smith.
January 21, 2020
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the incredible luticha doucette <3 Noelle C. Evans: Luticha Doucette is the equity coordinator at Rochester City Hall. Currently, she’s working on the Race Equity and Leadership Initiative (REAL) for city government. REAL is part of a program with the … Continue reading
January 20, 2020
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The beautiful Rosalie M. Jones who choreographed and performed for The Injured Body: A Film about Racism in America <3 Rebecca Rafferty: Jones has had an active and impressive career as a pioneer of what she called Native Modern Dance, … Continue reading
January 18, 2020
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January 17, 2020
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This evening the fabulous Nadia S. Malik organized a dessert extravaganza at her home, baked exquisite cakes, made flan and even kulfi (for real?) and invited some of the beautiful women I am blessed to call my friends. They are … Continue reading