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Word Sound Power

An annual celebration of Black Artistic Expression


The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents

WORD  SOUND  POWER
An annual celebration of Black Artistic Expression

Join us for an evening of breathtaking and thought-provoking performances showcasing Black artistic expression. Featuring musical performances including the York R&B Ensemble and Oscar Peterson Scholarship Ensemble under the direction of Mike Cado, the York University Gospel Choir under the direction of Karen Burke, as well as Spoken Word artists from Griots to Emcees.

The event will be streamed on YouTube this year given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings.

Event Date: Wednesday, February 23rd  @ 7:00 p.m.

WORD SOUND POWER – An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

York University Main YouTube Channel: Premiere
PROGRAM


Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Anika Forde, Research Project Manager, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora

Remarks
Robert Savage, Dean, Faculty of Education

Remarks                                          
Andrea Davis, Associate Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Music Performance
York University Gospel Choir

Remarks
Jean Augustine

Music Performance
The York University R&B Ensemble

Spoken Word Performance
Juanita Muwanda, Spoken Word Artist

Presentation
El Jones, Nova Scotian Poet & Professor Activist

Music Performance
The Oscar Peterson Scholarship Ensemble

Spoken Word Performance
Maykayla Blackman, Spoken Word Artist

Remarks
Christine Maclin, Director, Human Rights, Unifor

Closing Remarks
Anika Forde, Research Project Manager, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora