Art Gallery Tour
In honor of Black History Month, join the Yale African American Affinity Group for a curated tour of the Yale Art Gallery, with a special focus on African Art.
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Black History Month: "The Political Determinants of Health" with Daniel E. Dawes | Spring YSN Centennial Conversation
As part of Black History Month and ongoing Yale School of Nursing (YSN) centennial celebrations, the YSN Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODEIB) invites you to the next lecture in the Better Health for All speaker series: “The Political Determinants of Health” presentation by author Daniel E. Dawes on February 8. Join us for a discussion and book signing at 3 pm in YSN Room 11701 and then for a reception in the first-floor Hub space at 5 pm. The first 50 registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy Dawes’ book. This event will also be offered virtually.
Wonderful Books and Where To Find Them
The New Haven Free Public Library, in partnership with the Yale Affinity Groups, is excited to bring you this book book club for families focusing on topics of social importance! Join us in person in the Children’s Room of the Ives Main Library. Saturday, February 10th,the book is Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan’s Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal by Karyn Parsons | Black History Month
Learn about the inventor of the traffic light, and create
your own tissue paper traffic signal.
Lunch and Learn: Weili Cheng ’77, Executive Director of the Yale Alumni Association
Join the Asian Network at Yale (ANY) for a conversation about career and service with Weili Cheng ’77, Executive Director of the Yale Alumni Association. Weili Cheng is former chief counsel for The Ritz-Carlon Hotel Company and Marriott International, and also served in the Department of Justice. She is the youngest and first alumna of Yale College to serve as chair of the alumni board. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. This event will take person at Evans Hall, 165 Whitney Ave, Room 2410 and via Zoom.
Black History Month: A Film Screening and Conversation with Black Birth Workers
Join us at the Afro American Cultural Center for a screening of “High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies” and a conversation with Black birth workers to follow. Presented by Yale Black Nurses and Lucinda’s House.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6B-6sS-OGc
Carina del Valle Schorske, writer on Caribbean culture
Reading and Q&A with Carina del Valle Schorske, a National Magazine Award winner who has written about post-pandemic dance floors, leaving therapy, and Bad Bunny for the New York Times Magazine. Her forthcoming book, The Other Island, is an exploration of empire, migration, and the transmission of culture in Puerto Rico.
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: The Ongoing Fight for Educational Justice
The Yale University and Greater New Haven communities are invited to attend this year’s MLK Commemoration that honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are pleased to announce that the commemoration will feature Ruby Bridges.
Ruby Bridges Storytime
Branches of the New Haven Free Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven, in collaboration with Yale University’s MLK planning committee/community volunteers, will host a “Ruby Bridges Storytime” citywide read for young students and families at various locations throughout January (January 9 - January 23). Below you’ll find the list of participating locations, dates, times, addresses and contact information. (NOTE: In the case of inclement weather, please directly contact the location before traveling to the event.)
Locations:
Ruby Bridges Storytime
Branches of the New Haven Free Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven, in collaboration with Yale University’s MLK planning committee/community volunteers, will host a “Ruby Bridges Storytime” citywide read for young students and families at various locations throughout January (January 9 - January 23). Below you’ll find the list of participating locations, dates, times, addresses and contact information. (NOTE: In the case of inclement weather, please directly contact the location before traveling to the event.)
Locations:
WWN Monthly Meetings
Please join in our monthly WWN Steering Committee meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month. These meetings are an opportunity to hear what has been happening with WWN and what is in the works. We welcome all those who are interested in getting involved and sharing their ideas.
