Introduction to Communication students present their original, creative work on human rights issues affecting their communities. Their presentations, speeches, films (and more), are grounded in the African philosophy of Odu Ifa: “Humans are divinely chosen to bring good into the world.” Directed by Dr. Ayshia Mackie-Stephenson Sponsored by the Communication Department Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88928408618?pwd=Y3kvUCtIcUhoWGdpbmpwZ09sUnRYQT09 Meeting ID: 889 2840 8618 Passcode: 145896 Join by Phone: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 889 2840 8618 Passcode: 145896

A radio drama based on the extraordinary experience of surviving war and finding a place called "home." Original Play by Proshot Kalami, Professor in English and Performing Arts, featuring Andrew Prescott and Proshot Kalami with Original Music by Salar Ayoubi, and Sound Engineering by Cam Perridge Remarks by Misael J. Carrasquillo, Special Programs Coordinator, BHCC Veterans Center Sponsored by the Mary L. Fifield Art Gallery About the Play: Displaced; An Immigrant and A Veteran is a two actor play based on personal narratives collected through extensive interviews with refugees, immigrants and US military veterans who survived the conflict of war in the Middle East. The latter individuals lived under extraordinary circumstances, and often faced prejudice upon their return from combat. Refugees, immigrants and veterans alike search for a place to call "home," positioned on confronting sides of a spectrum defined by displacement--an experience that needs much addressing in our society today. In this original play, the audience is asked to engage with and ponder stories of displaced persons. We are asked to question what it is that we call "home" and what it means to belong. We are also forced to confront deeply held bias, unconscious hatred and outright prejudice against immigrants. The work aims to create a culture of resistance and resilience against forces that divide us. It gives voice to real life experience and complex human emotions. As such, it also moves toward a process of reconciliation and healing--a transformation through the medium of performance. Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83251837193?pwd=ekZab0lMM1dQWTNGanRtajFOMithdz09 Meeting ID: 832 5183 7193 Passcode: 405908 Join by Zoom: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 832 5183 7193 Passcode: 405908

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Department Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88988462726?pwd=bGVwTUVMVkl0TTh1aXdzUWVLdkx1QT09 Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 889 8846 2726 Passcode: 950477