ALANA and Mosaic Present: Black History Month Event Series
February 16–26, 2021
Virtual
As we celebrate Black History Month, the ALANA Cultural Center and the Mosaic Initiative are delighted to provide a wide variety of offerings, which feature alumni, students, and faculty. Virtual programs range from preparing for your financial future, and a discussion about the intersectionality of Black and Indigenous identities, to a panel about "Black Hope, Black Joy, and Black Future." Events open for alumni attendance are listed below.
Portions of the 2021 Black History Month Event Series are made possible by a generous gift to the Cutaia Family President’s Discretionary Fund For Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Gio ’94 and Maree Cutaia in support of Mosaic programs.
Zoom links are provided in the confirmation email you'll receive upon the completion of registration.
Questions? Contact Veronica McFall ’89, assistant director of alumni relations, at vmcfall@colgate.edu.
From Financial Struggle to Financial Freedom: A Conversation with Craig Parkin ’94
Tuesday, February 16 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Craig will share lessons learned about personal finance as a freshman at Colgate, and how the lessons he learned prepared him to become a savvy finance professional. Moderated by Lauryn Poyser ’21.
BIPOC is more than just an acronym: A Conversation about the Intersectionality of Black and Indigenous Identities
Thursday, February 18 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Featuring Rocio Gil, professor of athropology at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa in Mexico City, Mexico, and James Ciccone, Esq. '77, whose debut novel A Good Day to Die has been nominated for Peacemaker Awards in the Best Western Novel and the Best Western First Novel of 2020 categories.
Managing Your Money in Uncertain Times
Thursday, February 25 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Bola Sokunbi, internationally recognized financial expert and founder of Clever Girl Finance, will share tips and strategies for managing your finances. Moderated by Toni-Ann Yapp ’21, co-chairwoman of Sisters of the Round Table.
Black Hope, Black Joy, Black Future: A Panel Discussion
Friday, February 26 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Join in conversation with Black alumni across generations, backgrounds, and disciplines, as we discuss the significance of Black Joy, Black Hope, and Black Future. Panelists: Vaughn A. Carney ’68, Krystle J. McLaughlin ’06, Chimebere D. Nwaoduh ’15, Tyrone J. Russell ’03, and Anthony R. Wright ’20.
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