CFP - Looking Back To Move Forward

"Looking Back To Move Forward"

Towson University 21st Multicultural Conference

Friday, April 14, 2017
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University Union

The Council of Diverse Student Organizations, in conjunction with the Center for Student Diversity, is proud to announce Towson University’s 21th Multicultural Conference: Looking Back to Move Forward.
Looking Back to Move Forward explores both the progress and obstacles that different identities experience in their journeys. By sharing these lived experiences, we are opened to acknowledge the inequities such as misrepresentation, under representation, social, political injustices, as well as institutional systems of discrimination that are oppressive in nature. In learning about not only our individual history but also our collective history we can envision a better tomorrow. We encourage ALL participants to learn and take action towards moving forward.

Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to submit presentation proposals. Presentations may be individual or in collaboration with others.  In addition to raising questions and contextualizing issues, presentations should offer practical solutions. These proposal submissions should not only address the topic’s current and historical perspectives, but should also strive to celebrate its respective culture in a positive nature.

The Proposal Topics are as follows:

• Colorism: Prejudice Within Communities of Color
• Cultural artwork, short films, and performances
• Representation in Media
• Moving Beyond Tolerance
• Womanism Across Borders
• Policing Our Communities/ Respecting Our Communities
• Know Your Rights
• Islamophobia
• Immigration Reform
• Health and Wellness in Diverse Communities
• Gender Equity

Proposals can be submitted here: https://goo.gl/forms/QAF9bv5PdJkOCIum2

Proposals are due by Monday, March 30, 2016. Presentations should be approximately 1 hour in length, including 15 minutes for discussion/questions. You will be notified regarding your proposal in Mid-March.  If you have any questions, please contact Co-Chairs Joshua White and Aaliyah Perez at towsoncdso@gmail.com