CSW Celebrates Diversity Day
Community members came together for a day of activities, and performances centered around the theme of diversity on Wednesday, taking part in student- and faculty-led workshops like "Jewish Culture through Food," "Media Definitions of Whiteness," "Stepping through Bachata," and "Asian and Asian American Cinema."
This year's keynote was: "Jose Obando: The 350+ Year Evolution of Salsa." José is a musicologist, lecturer, and curator and special consultant for the Salsa collection of instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In his presentation to the community, he performed with fellow musicians Alexis Quinoñes, Jerry Madera, Michael Lopez, and Keith Rosello, and spoke about the intersection of Native, African, and European music in the evolution of salsa music. He also presented and explained the origin of instruments like the cuatro, güiro, maraca, and conga. Later, José and the band offered workshops where students could delve more deeply into musical history and try the instruments out for themselves.
Below is a full listing of the 2020 Diversity Day offerings. Thank you to this year’s guests, organizers, and workshop leaders for an amazing day!
Diversity Day 2020 Workshops
Contemporary Asia: The Olympics, The World Cup, and the Sporting Events of Asia
Asian & Asian American Cinema
Basic Portuguese and Brazilian Culture
Haitian Creole - A Language Born Out of Necessity
Jesus and Buddha as Brothers: Exploring the historical sayings of two spiritual teachers
A Listener’s Guide to the Evolution of Hip-Hop/Rap Culture Throughout the Years and Today
Identity in Games and the Power of Interactivity
Living with the Dead: Exploring Identity through Community, Culture, and Music
Media Definitions of Whiteness
Jewish Culture Through Food
Identity Exploration through Visual Art
Expressing Identity
Identity Exploration through Creative Writing
Understanding the Mixed Heritage experience
OK Boomer
Ink Dimension: Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting
The Masks We Wear
Public Harassment Response for Women
The Celebration of Spring
White Identity, Privilege, and Power
Stepping Through Bachata
The 350+ Year Evolution of Salsa
Dumpling Dumpling