19th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies
Art of Storytelling
November 9–11, 2022
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Keynote speaker Dr. Rebecca Hall (right) in conversation with Associate Professor of History Reiko HillyerAlina Cruz
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Keynote speaker Dr. Oriel María Siu, presenting "Undoing Foundational Fairytales One Story at a Time"Alina Cruz
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Welcoming remarks and introductions by RWS co-chairs Azucena Morales Santos '24 and Rocío Yao '24Alina Cruz
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Students Michée Brika, Ela Gore, and Jacob Hidalgo performing "Jordan’s Wisdom"Alina Cruz
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Students participating in a songwriting workshop facilitated by L&C instructor of music Rebecca Jordan SmithAlina Cruz
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Dr. Siu signing her book for a studentAlina Cruz
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Leanne Robinson '24, coordinator of the student fashion show, with other participantsNora Barnard
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L&C student fashion show participantsNora Barnard
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Panel on tattoo work and heritageNora Barnard
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Race Across Disciplinary Boundaries: Student Research ShowcaseAlina Cruz
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L&C student panelists sharing their original research exploring issues of race and ethnicityAlina Cruz
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Race Monologues 2022 presenters take the stageSuhail Akram
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Concluding remarks at this year's Race MonologuesSuhail Akram
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Ghanaian drumming workshopMaddy Lazarow
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Keynote speaker Rebecca Hall with student co-chairs and Kim Brodkin, symposium faculty directorAlina Cruz
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Co-chairs with Dr. Hall at book signingAlina Cruz
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Co-chairs with Dr. SiuAlina Cruz
The 19th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies examines the practices, purposes, and impacts of storytelling for BIPOC individuals and communities. Exploring storytelling in a variety of historical and cultural contexts and through a range of forms, including literature, music, dance, visual art, and oral narrative, we hope to think critically about dynamics of power in storytelling.
“Art of Storytelling” asks us to consider which stories are told and by whom. What is the relationship between telling stories and telling the truth? When might storytelling be dangerous, and for whom? How might storytelling create joy, grief, anger, or wonder? What role does storytelling play in fostering connections and forging identities? As a spoken, written, visual, and embodied art, how has storytelling been a space where BIPOC communities envision and produce a more just future?
2022-23 student co-chairs:
Azucena Morales Santos ’24, Carolina Ruíz ’22, and Rocío Yao ’24
Rocío Yao BA ’24More about RocíoMy involvement in the International Affairs and Ray Warren Symposiums gave me greater understanding of my fields. I learned the power of academics in provoking questions and starting conversations.
Carolina Ruíz BA ’22More about CarolinaI felt drawn to be a cochair for the Ray Warren Symposium because of its ability to build community and center scholarship focused on race and ethnicity.
Azucena Morales Santos BA ’24More about AzucenaEvery Ray Warren Symposium event that I attended both affirmed and challenged my academic experience by making me think of thought-provoking questions.
