Stand! 2022

The School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza and Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute (MALI) is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by offering a free event to engage the public in practices for equity. Our program centers Black voices and experiences through inspiring workshops, presentations, and performances by local talent.

Free registration includes:

• Nirvana Soul’s coffee to start the morning -- come early to mingle with other creatives
• Free workshops to enhance your self-expressive and healing practices
• A special panel of community organizers will share their collective knowledge of local history and present-day efforts for equity
• An amazing BBQ lunch (with thoughtful vegan options) by Jackie’s Place
• Artist showcase hosted by and spotlighting Black poets you should know!
• Open mic opportunity for registered attendees

Space is limited, so RSVP today.

Schedule:

9:15 - 10:00 Nirvana Coffee & Check-ins

10:00 - 10:55 Performance by Sine Wave & Keynote by David Piper

11:05 - 12:00 Workshops

• Art as Activism with Venus Jones
• Dance with Khalilah Ramirez
• Podcasting & Journalism with Todd Inoue, Demone Carter, and Kate Dole

12:10 - 1:00 Local History x Community Organizers Panel

1:00 - 2:00 BBQ Lunch by Jackie's Place (with vegan options!)

1:20 - 2:20 Artist Showcase

Featuring Venus Jones, McTate Stroman II, The Consonance Project, Ato Walker, Khalilah Ramirez, Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell, and Jeff Turner!

2:20 - 2:30 Giveaways

2:30 - 3:00 Open Mic (for registered attendees only)