Art by Madeline Duvall Even during a pandemic, the curtains will never fall on the Pepperdine Theatre Department, and this time its creativity shows the world multiple perspectives about how to value a Black life. Directed by Theater Professor Nic Few, "Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids" performed Oct. 1–3 on Zoom. The setting plays out in the Harlem, … [Read more...] about Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
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Uproot: Part 1
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify "Uproot" is a new series through the "Face to Face" podcast dedicated to open and honest conversations surrounding systemic racism and injustice in America. This series seeks to amplify Black voices within the Pepperdine community and provide a space for others … [Read more...] about Uproot: Part 1
Pepp Student and Professor Raise Funds for Books to Continue in Schools the Conversation About Police Brutality
Graphic courtesy of Kara Tyler A Pepperdine professor-student duo raised more than $3,000 over the weekend to purchase copies of "All American Boys," a Young Adult novel by Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds, to help begin conversations in schools about police brutality. The death of George Floyd reignited a national conversation about racial inequality, police violence and … [Read more...] about Pepp Student and Professor Raise Funds for Books to Continue in Schools the Conversation About Police Brutality