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Cabaret, cultural criticism, care. These are some of the words Justin Vivian Bond uses to describe their dynamic performance style. Calling them a singer, stage performer, or visual artist would not be enough. Whether belting operatic standards or riffing with piano accompanists, Justin Vivian’s delicate y6balance of wit, distinct vocal style, and stage presence make each performance transformative.… read more.
Ruha Benjamin—writer and scholar—describes a “joyful responsibility” in our collective imagination. She illustrates this responsibility as a duty that we all have to unleash the power of our own imagination within the context of the social systems that oppress communities.
Ruha’s transdisciplinary work concentrates on “rethinking the assumptions we inherit, the paradigms we are taught not to question.” … read more.