“The density of a black hole does not prevent light from escaping
but rather once light encounters the black hole it finds
such beauty,
and peace,
and comfort,
it no longer needs to search,
which is another word for love.
And I do.”
-Nikki Giovanni
Our wonderful fellow Ari Marcus, who has two amazing events coming up next week with Karim Nagi, is proud of his role in inviting artists to campus who uplift marginalized and racialized identites through their music. Apply to be an IDA fellow by May 8th: https://t.co/pBbGCxaNrn
IDA course "Liberation Through Land: Organic Gardening and Racial Justice" focuses on creating positive experiences with farming for students of color. https://t.co/wlTC1HLZLL
#BlackPanther is a clear example of Black-centered storytelling that celebrates Black self-determination and liberation — hopefully the demand has been made clear. We need more.
Stanford community members: Join @TereseMarieM as she reads from her new book "Heart Berries," a coming-of-age memoir set on the Seabird Island Indian Reservation. Feb. 13, 12:15 p.m. https://t.co/ZAdgfeJ59X
Class of ‘16, ‘14, ‘11, and ‘98, and our beloved Ellen! Another successful event w/ these lovely folks 😍 A million thanks @SterlingKBrown & @michellechel for an unforgettable day (wish we were able to snag you for a pic at the end of the night Ryan!) #ChocolateCardinal
“Read as much as you can, a love of literature is one of the best things you can do as an actor, and craft, craft, craft” @michellechel giving advice to a Stanford student interested in acting #thisisus#IDAStanford