Rocío Rivadeneyra, a scholar who has studied Latina/os and gender in the media for decades, discusses how roles are starting to delve a little deeper.
Drip, drip to near-watershed moments: Moving beyond media stereotypes
Publication: Identity
ISU Pride looks back on 20 years of the Charity Drag Show
ISU Pride celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Charity Drag Show hosted by Illinois State alum and fan favorite SharonShareAlike. The headline act was Naomi Smalls from season eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Redbird Respect: Continuing conversations about sexual assault beyond April
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and like so many Aprils before it, this is a month of advocacy, of raising awareness, and of mobilization. But as with any cause worth fighting for—it cannot end here. An issue this important and prevalent should not be thought of only in April, but year round.
Understanding culture through food focus of Milner art exhibit
A new design exhibit at Illinois State University highlights the work of students to bring cultural understanding with food.
Reinvent Your Course for Diversity summer registration is now open
Instructors seeking to add cultural inclusiveness to their courses can register for this cohort-based experience before July 2.
Milner Library exhibit captures the lives of English language learners through visuals
An eye-catching exhibit in Milner Library is a perfect synthesis of interdisciplinary collaboration and civic engagement.
International Fair 2018 set for April 21
Experience food and culture from around the world at Illinois State University’s 47th annual International Fair from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
Career Center’s commitment to diversity advocates for student career success
With graduation rates for African American and Hispanic students at Illinois State exceeding the national average, the Career Center’s Cultural Career Network (CCN) hosts several programs annually to champion career success for all students.
Feminine Spirits Drum Circle, April 30
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum will lead the Feminine Spirits Drum Circle from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the Bloomington Public Library Community Room
Fiesta Latina celebration, April 27
The Spanish Club of Illinois State University will host the annual Fiesta Latina celebration from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
