“Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Critical Culture Theory"

475 Valley St,Providence RI 02908

06 August, 2021

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An overview and discussion of the critical culture theory, philosophy of expansion, and key strategies to achieve the Beloved Community. “Achieving the Beloved Community: Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Critical Culture Theory” An overview and discussion of the critical culture theory, philosophy of expansion, and key strategies to achieve the Beloved Community. The speakers will be Raymond Two Hawks Watson of the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative and Jonathan Lewis the Director of PCEI’s Institute for Social Cohesion. This WFAC lecture is part of exhibition related programming presented by WaterFire Providence in association with the current exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center, “EYE TO EYE Photographs and Projects MARY BETH MEEHAN” and “ANNYE RAYE PITTS: WITNESS” an installation by Mary Beth Meehan and Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, open until August 22, 2021. For a full listing of programming visit, waterfire.org/eyetoteye-programming. This lecture is funded in part by the Rhode Island Foundation. Presented in cooperation with Leadership Rhode Island. (photograph in event graphic by Jared Winslow) ABOUT RAYMOND TWO HAWKS WATSON Raymond Two Hawks Watson is an Artivist, Community Activist, Educator, Cultural Practitioner and Convener with 10 years of experience in nonprofit executive administration. Watson’s skills consist of program development & implementation, grant writing, motivational speaking, leadership & cultural development consulting, community organizing and event planning, supplemented by an extensive background in promoting and supporting cultural equity & development initiatives and programming in the Rhode Island community. Watson is the recipient of the Rhode Island Foundation’s 2016 Innovation Fellowship. ABOUT JONATHAN LEWIS Jonathan Lewis is a Social Cohesion Practitioner and Trainer with 20 years of experience in the field of conflict resolution and reconciliation. Lewis is the the founder the Positive Peace Warrior Network and has worked directly with organizations such as the Gathering for Justice and the National Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during his professional career. Lewis currently focuses on educating individuals and organizations in the fundamental tenets of cultural equity to effectively promote social cohesion principles and mitigate racism in their own lives and communities. ABOUT PCEI The Providence Cultural Equity Initiative (PCEI) promotes, cultivates and advocates for the Cultural Sector and Economy of Rhode Island. The Mission of PCEI is “to steward and ambassador Rhode Island’s Cultural Sector & Economy.” The Vision of PCEI is “to transform Rhode Island into New England’s premier cultural hub.” PCEI supports and values uncompromising commitment to cultural authenticity, equity and sustainability by promoting and presenting products, services and opportunities to engage with Rhode Island’s cultural sector, economy, and communities. Accordingly, PCEI’s Value Proposition is that PCEI is “Changing how the story of Rhode Island is told and sold.” Find out more at provcei.org. ABOUT THE EXHIBIT WaterFire Providence presents EYE TO EYE Photographs and Projects Mary Beth Meehan at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), an exhibition of work from all four of Mary Beth Meehan’s most recent in-depth projects – from Brockton, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island, to Newnan, Georgia, to her newest project and book on Silicon Valley, California. A collaborative installation, ANNYE RAYE PITTS: WITNESS an installation by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley and Mary Beth Meehan will be on display in the Visitor Center Gallery. This exhibition will be at the WFAC from Wednesday, June 30 – Sunday, August 22, 2021. (exhibition photograph by Jared Winslow) The WaterFire Arts Center is available for your next event! From Galas and Weddings to Business Lunches and Town Hall Meetings, we can make your event in Providence a success. Initially built in 1929 for the US Rubber Company as a multi-purpose manufacturing facility, WaterFire Providence completed renovation of the WaterFire Arts Center in the summer of 2017.