Justice and Action Month
The Office of Performing Arts spent last month following the 10-minute "" lesson plan compiled by Bryanna Wallace and Autumn Gupta. The goal of that resource is to provide a starting place for individuals trying to become better allies.
As we work to rectify the ways in which the world of performing arts upholds systemic racism, we wanted to supplement the 10-minute "Justice in June" lesson plan to highlight the work of the Black artists in the ever-expanding conversation about American racism. This series will include theater, dance, music, and articles about the impact of racism in the performing arts on Black artists. Some days a direct connection exists between the items we share. Other days we ask you to make the larger connections.
Although we are dedicating July to this effort, this is just the beginning. We all need to continue learning and educating ourselves. And we would be delighted if you would share with all of us additional resources you encounter along the way. Please tag us on social media or send an email to PerformingArts@ColoradoCollege.edu.
Week 1:
Day 1:
READ - by Ibram X. Kendi
WATCH - by Rudy Francisco
Day 2:
READ - by Adam Serwer
READ - by Paige Levy
Day 3:
LISTEN + READ - by Hansi Lo Wang and Kumari Devarajan
READ - by Heathcliff Saunders
DO - Support the
Day 4:
WATCH - by Marcelino Samb茅
DO - Reallocate budgets by
Day 5:
READ - by Robin Diangelo
DO - Support "Justice in June" to enable additional anti-racism work by Autumn Gupta and Bryanna Wallace
Week 2:
Day 1:
READ -
READ -
Day 2:
READ - by Karen Grigsby Bates
WATCH - "Broadway is Racist" by Griffin Matthews
Day 3:
REGISTER TO VOTE!!!
LISTEN + READ - by Amanda LeClaire and LaToya Cross
Day 4:
WATCH - by Megan Ming Francis
READ - "Queer Black Playwrights to Know and Support": &
Day 5:
READ - by Jane Coaston
WATCH - by Darius Simpson & Scout Bostley
WATCH - on Netflix (and/or )
Week 3:
Day 1:
READ - excerpt from by Ijeoma Olu
Day 2:
READ + LISTEN - by Nell Greenfieldboyce
EXPLORE -
Day 3:
DO - Contact and to advocate for Police De-escalation training
READ - by AnaSof铆a Villenueva
Day 4:
WATCH - by Verna Myers
WATCH:
Day 5:
READ - by Ta-Nehesi Coates
LISTEN - by Noname
Week 4:
Day 1:
READ - by Craig Elliott
DO - What hashtags/petitions/fundraisers are trending on social media today? Help to circulate resources!
Day 2:
LISTEN + READ - by Keith Woods
DO - Donate to black owned theater companies (part 1):
Day 3:
LISTEN + READ - by Karen Grigsby Bates
WATCH - by Tank and the Bangas and Friends
Day 4:
DO - Donate to anti-white supremacy work:
Day 5:
WATCH - " by Alice Goffman
DO - Donate to black owned theater companies (part 2):