19th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies
Art of Storytelling
November 9–11, 2022
- 19th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies
- Keynote speaker Dr. Rebecca Hall (right) in conversation with Associate Professor of History Reiko Hillyer
Alina Cruz
- Keynote speaker Dr. Oriel María Siu, presenting "Undoing Foundational Fairytales One Story at a Time"
Alina Cruz
- Welcoming remarks and introductions by RWS co-chairs Azucena Morales Santos '24 and Rocío Yao '24
Alina Cruz
- Students Michée Brika, Ela Gore, and Jacob Hidalgo performing "Jordan’s Wisdom"
Alina Cruz
- Students participating in a songwriting workshop facilitated by L&C instructor of music Rebecca Jordan Smith
Alina Cruz
- Dr. Siu signing her book for a student
Alina Cruz
- Leanne Robinson '24, coordinator of the student fashion show, with other participants
Nora Barnard
- L&C student fashion show participants
Nora Barnard
- Panel on tattoo work and heritage
Nora Barnard
- Race Across Disciplinary Boundaries: Student Research Showcase
Alina Cruz
- L&C student panelists sharing their original research exploring issues of race and ethnicity
Alina Cruz
- Race Monologues 2022 presenters take the stage
Suhail Akram
- Concluding remarks at this year's Race Monologues
Suhail Akram
- Ghanaian drumming workshop
Maddy Lazarow
- Keynote speaker Rebecca Hall with student co-chairs and Kim Brodkin, symposium faculty director
Alina Cruz
- Co-chairs with Dr. Hall at book signing
Alina Cruz
- Co-chairs with Dr. Siu
Alina 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 ’24
My 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.
Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guangzhou, China; Northglenn, Colorado, United StatesMore about Rocío - Carolina Ruíz BA ’22
I 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.
Grants Pass, OregonMore about Carolina - Azucena Morales Santos BA ’24
Every Ray Warren Symposium event that I attended both affirmed and challenged my academic experience by making me think of thought-provoking questions.
Hillsboro Oregon, but my roots are from Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, MexicoMore about Azucena
Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies is located in Miller Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 63
email rwchairs@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7378
fax 503-768-7379
Director: Kimberly Brodkin
Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 63
Portland OR 97219