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Black Joy Week Day 4- BSO Daily Trivia and BJW Schedule

Posted on by Katrina Frank

Daily Trivia Question

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Which Black photographer said, “I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs.”

Comment your answer below!

Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: Oprah Winfrey

See our post tomorrow for the answer to today’s trivia question. The winners of each daily trivia will be contacted directly to arrange prize delivery.

Today’s Events

Black Boy Joy by Madison Triplett ’19

Kalamazoo College alumna, Madison Triplett '19

“Change the image, change the perception”

Join us for a conversation with Madison Triplett, the creator of the iconic photo series, Black Boy Joy and Sights of Joy.

Details

Day: Thursday, June 17th
Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Register for the Black Boy Joy Conversation
Participant Restriction: None

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Black Joy Week Day 3- BSO Daily Trivia and BJW Schedule

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Daily Trivia Question

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Which Black icon inspired Tyler Perry to pursue writing?

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Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: Amanda Gorman

See our post tomorrow for the answer to today’s trivia question. The winners of each daily trivia will be contacted directly to arrange prize delivery.

Today’s Events…

Juneteenth Keynote

Keynote with Dr. Lisa Brock

Don’t miss the Juneteenth keynote with activist, historian, writer, and former Kalamazoo College Academic Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership & Professor of History, Dr. Lisa Brock. Dr. Brock is also one of the founders of this Juneteenth Celebration.

Details

Day: Wednesday, June 16th
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Register for the Keynote
Participant Restriction: None

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Black Movie & Music Trivia Game

Kalamazoo College BSO Black Movie & Music Trivia Game

Join Kalamazoo College’s Black Student Organization (BSO) for a fun night of black movie trivia. The top two winners will receive special prizes!

Show Details

Day: Wednesday, June 16th
Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Location: Register for Black Movie and Music Trivia
Participant Restriction: None

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Black Joy Week Day 2- BSO Daily Trivia and BJW Schedule

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Daily Trivia Question

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Who is the youngest Black poet to recite at a presidential inauguration?

Comment your answer below!

Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: Dr. Maya Angelou

See our post tomorrow for the answer to today’s trivia question. The winners of each daily trivia will be contacted directly to arrange prize delivery.

Today’s Events…

ARRK Discussion

AntiRacism Reading Knook Discussion

For June’s ARRK we will be sharing and discussing books, movies, podcasts, music, and more centering Black Joy.

Details

Day: Tuesday, June 15th
Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Location: ARRK Meeting Space on Microsoft Teams
Participant Restriction: Kalamazoo College Faculty & Staff

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Live Podcast – Hood Philosophy

Live Podcast with Alumni B.J. Smith and Jared Pittman

Continue the conversation and with B.J. Smith ’17 and Pitt ’20 for the Live Podcast.

Show Details

Day: Tuesday, June 15th
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom
Participant Restriction: None

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Welcome to Black Joy Week!

Posted on by Katrina Frank

UNDERSTAND
REMEMBER
HONOR
CELEBRATE

Comedian Ricarlo Winston, performing live comedy show, smiling and holding microphone.

Live Comedy Show with Ricarlo Winston!

Join Comedian and Muskegan Michigander, Ricarlo Winston for our live show to hit off Black Joy Week.

Show Details

Day: Monday, June 14th
Time: 6:15 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Register for Ricarlo Winston
Participant Restriction: None

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Black Joy Week Has Arrived!

Posted on by Katrina Frank

TODAY IS THE DAY…

Kalamazoo College
Black Joy Week
has arrived!

What’s Next?

1. Participate in Today’s Daily Trivia!

Every day during Black Joy Week, participants will have the opportunity to answer a question related to Black trivia. Thanks to the Kalamazoo College Black Student Organization (BSO), the first two people to answer the Daily Trivia questions in the comments below correctly, will receive a prize.

2. Check the schedule and register

If you haven’t checked the Black Joy Week Schedule, be sure to do so now and register for the events you can attend. If you’re interested in the Block Party, please register for that as soon as possible since spaces are filling up quickly.

Today’s Schedule – Monday, June 14th

6:00 p.m. EST – Opening Remarks by Black Voices Panelists (check back on the Celebrating Juneteenth – Black Joy Week page)
6:15 p.m. EST – Live Comedy Show with Comedian Ricarlo Winston

3. Get ready for tonight!

Start the day off by listening to the Juneteenth Celebration Spotify playlist, curated by our very own, Rhiki Swinton!

Daily Trivia Question

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Which famous Black poet said…

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style”

Comment your answer below!

See our post tomorrow for the answer to today’s trivia question. The winners of each daily trivia will be contacted directly to arrange prize delivery.

Black Joy Week – Register Now!

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Let’s Go!

Registration is open for ALL Black Joy Week events!

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Additional Information

Visit the Celebrating Juneteenth page for:

  • Juneteenth Celebration Spotify Playlist
  • Schedule of Events
  • Information on Juneteenth with WMU
  • Latest Black Joy Week News

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