Past Events

You are invited to Resilience: A Solo Performance Written and Performed by Mia Raye Smith This virtual performance is presented by Lehigh University's Office of Multicultural Affairs in partnership with Community Conversations About Race (CCAR), a program of The Faculty and Staff of Color Network. This event is open to all members of the Greater Lehigh Valley community. Visit http://bit.ly/resiliencesoloperformance to register.

We will discuss what is the model minority myth, when it came to be, and who it directly affects. We will further our discussion into how the model minority is a product of white supremacy and how it affects all minority groups. Hosted by OMA Ambassador Jenn Ocampo Castaneda

In this session, we will explore black artists who have paved the way in the field of classical, traditional, and folk music. hosted by Mark Wilson, Executive Director of Zoellner Arts Center Special Guests: Dr. Everett McCorvey, founder, and director of American Spiritual Ensemble Maestro Julius Williams, Artistic director/Conductor Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra and President of the Conductors Guild VOX SAMBOU / Haitian MC and poet of resistance Nikki Hester, Professional Dancer/Actress/Model/Artistic Director/Broadway Dancer and currently performs with the World Renowned Radio City Rockettes in NYC Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge

We will discuss what is the power of language and the shift from minority to people of the global majority. Hosted by Clara Buie and Chad Williams Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge