NorthStar 2024 Black History Series: Art, Afrofuturism, and Geography

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Black History Month Agenda

Schedule of Events

Thanks for joining us for our month long series of conversations with geo luminaries from several industries

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Imagining Tomorrow: Afrofuturism, Data, and Black Higher Education

Featured Speaker: Dr. Natasha McClendon

Realizing Afrofuturism through data and tech to shape an equitable, feminist, and antiracist future where Black communities thrive.

Feb 1st

7:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM PST

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Navigating the Tech Frontier in Africa

Featured Speaker: Yariwo Kitiyo

Celebrating Innovation, Inspiring Technologists, and Building a Community of Brilliance

Feb 6th

10:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM GMT+4

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Simplicity as Innovation in Storytelling

Featured Speaker: Zarith Pineda

A thought-provoking dive into the art of storytelling, focusing on the simplicity that drives innovation and the urgent narrative around the impact of segregation on our communities.

Feb 7th

10:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM GMT+4

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Clapback with GIS: Cultural Innovators and Influencers Standing on Business

Featured Speakers: Dr Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Emmitt Glynn, and Malcolm Reed

An empowering session focused on the critical role of cultural competency and GIS in teaching African American History in American classrooms.

Feb 7th

7:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM PST

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Fusing Art, Afrofuturism, and Place for Empathy and Inspiration

Featured Speaker: Yolanda Richards

A captivating Fireside Chat that transcends boundaries, weaving together the expressive power of art, the visionary essence of Afrofuturism, and the significance of place.

Feb 13th

3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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Exploring Mozambique's Sonic Tapestry

Featured Speaker: Muha

A mesmerizing journey through the sonic landscape of Mozambique as we share in Muha's Artistic Exploration. This captivating session transcends borders and is led by Muha, a visionary composer, Imbira musician, and artist deeply immersed in the rich tapestry of Mozambique's sound.

Feb 20th

10:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM GMT+4

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The Convergence of MEAL, GIS, and UI/UX in Advancing Equity and Inclusion

Featured Speaker: Onyedikachi Joshua Okeke

An invigorating Fireside Chat where we navigate the confluence of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design.

Feb 21st

7:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM PST

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Designing the Environmental Justice Utopia

Featured Speaker: Dr. Robert Bullard

An inspiring journey into the realms of Quality of Life, delving into the intersections of Climate, Environment, Health, Education, Economics, and Geography.

Feb 29th

3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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Theme: Art, Afrofuturism, and Geography

Designing an equitable and Feminist World

Embracing 'Art, Afrofuturism, and Geography' as our guiding theme, we'll integrate these elements across all initiatives. Each step will reflect bold, innovative approaches, fostering a world where equity and feminism shape our future and inspire impactful actions.

Art as Our Voice

Expressing Identity and Vision

Art serves as our voice, where creative expressions and visual philosophies paint the possibilities of racial justice in our world.
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• Cartography and Mapmaking
• Visual Frameworks
• Design Principles
• UI/UX Design
• Storytelling
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Afrofuturism as Our Dream

Imagining Bold Futures

Afrofuturism hones the vibrant colors of imagination, projecting a future where Black experiences and innovations lead.
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• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Space Exploration & Technology
• Virtual & Extended Reality (VR/XR)
• Autonomous Vehicles & Robots
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Geography as Our Map

Navigating Real-World Challenges

Geography offers the contours and textures, shaping how we understand and interact with our world and its challenges.
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• GIS Analysis & Technology
• Environment, Climate, & Ecology
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Research Methods & Practices
• Transportation, Utilities, & Infrastructure
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