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Events and performances will take place next week on the River Campus in honor of Black History Month.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first \u201cColor Cannot Divide Us Week\u201d is sponsored by the Student Programming Board and the University\u2019s \u201cWe\u2019re Better Than That\u201d anti-racism campaign. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s on tap:<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, February 6<\/h3>\n

Breaking Racial Bounds Through Music, 7 to 9 p.m. \u2013 <\/b>This event features <\/span>performances by minority student and faculty musicians from the Eastman School of Music. The performances will be held in the Interfaith Chapel, and a discussion will follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 8<\/h3>\n

Implicit Bias Training Dinner, 5 p.m. – <\/b>Skilled facilitators will lead implicit bias training in the Eisbenberg Rotunda at Schlegel Hall, followed by a buffet dinner. This event is free and open to all students on a first come, first served basis. In order to attend you must RSVP to Meredith Crenca at <\/span>mcrenca@u.rochester.edu<\/span><\/a>. The event will capped at 50 students. The dinner is provided by Mel Catering and will be available throughout the training.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, February 9<\/h3>\n

Merchandise Giveaway: We’re Better Than That, 2 to 5 p.m. \u2013 <\/b>Students can stop outside the Paul Burgett Intercultural Center in Frederick Douglass Commons to sign a banner, grab food, and pick up free We’re Better Than That swag. Giveaways include original WBTT t-shirts and stickers, as well as rubber bracelets and water bottles that read \u201cColor Cannot Divide Us\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, February 10<\/h3>\n

W. Kamau Bell appearance, 7 p.m. \u2013<\/b> Bell is a sociopolitical comedian and host of the Emmy Award nominated CNN series, United Shades of America<\/i><\/a>.<\/i> The New York Times <\/i>called Bell \u201cthe most promising new talent in political comedy in many years.\u201d<\/p>\n

He will be appearing at the Douglass Ballroom in Douglass Commons.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Common Market is selling tickets at $5 for undergraduates, $10 for graduate students\/faculty\/staff, and $15 for the general public.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Poster<\/p>\n

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