The observance scheduled for 11:30 a.m. will be held in 213 Bryant Conference Center.
The 6 p.m. Denny Chimes concert will be rescheduled.
JUNE 2023
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Juneteenth Freedom Day Exhibition
June 1-15 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Engagement/Educational Engagement)
*Open to everyone
In recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, the Intercultural Diversity Center and Black Student Union will present a Juneteenth Freedom Day exhibit. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. This exhibition explores its history, key figures, its impact within the United States and African American community, ways to get involved and more. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
LGBTQ+ Craft Hour
Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 | noon-1 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Social Enrichment)
*Open to UA students
The Safe Zone Resource Center will continue to offer its summer crafting opportunity on Tuesdays in June. This crafting hour will provide a space for building community and sharing stories while learning about the services and mission of the SZRC as well as the LGBTQIA+ community at UA. Craft supplies will be provided for all attendees. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Pride Film Series: ‘Moonlight’
Friday, June 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Educational Engagement/Cultural Exploration)
*Open to UA students, faculty and staff
The Safe Zone Resource Center will host a movie screening of “Moonlight” for its weekly LGBTQIA+ Pride Month movie series. “Moonlight” is a coming-of-age drama that follows the story of a young man as he faces the difficulties that come with exploring his sexuality and identity. Guests will learn about the intersectional experiences of Black gay men. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Pride Film Series: ‘Before Stonewall’
Friday, June 9 | 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Educational Engagement/Cultural Exploration)
*Open to UA students, faculty, and staff
The Safe Zone Resource Center will host a movie screening of Before Stonewall for the weekly LGBTQIA+ Pride Month movie series. “Before Stonewall” is a documentary that explores LGBTQIA+ life prior to the 1969 Stonewall riots and the beginnings of the modern gay rights movement. Guests will learn about the gay rights community in the early 20th century. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
60th anniversary events are open to the public.
More events will be planned for the 2023-2024 academic year and will be posted to the 60 Years Later webpage.
60th Anniversary of UA’s Desegregation: Observance
Sunday, June 11 | 11:30 a.m. | 213 Bryant Conference Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/ Social Enrichment)
*Open to everyone
To conclude The University of Alabama Black Alumni Association reunion, attendees and guests will celebrate 60 years of desegregation at UA with an observance at Malone-Hood Plaza. This ceremony and reunion honors 60 years of accomplishments “Beyond the Doors.” It is a time of reflection, celebration, and continued contributions of the alumni, students, faculty, and staff of The University of Alabama.
During the reunion, the 2023 Vivian Malone Alumni Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Bryant Conference Center. The UA Black Alumni Association, the Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the UA Black Faculty and Staff Association partner in hosting the Malone Awards with proceeds benefitting scholarships, student retention and success initiatives, and student programs.
Terry Woods, a 1980 Mechanical Engineering graduate, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Dr. Arthur Dunning, a three-time UA graduate who helped integrate Alabama football as a walk-on in 1967, will receive the Crimson Flame Courage Award. Tickets can be purchased here.
60th Anniversary of UA’s Desegregation: Chimes Concert on the Quad (POSTPONED)
Sunday, June 11| 6 p.m. | the Quad
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/ Social Enrichment)
*Open to everyone
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to gather on the Quad for a musical tribute to mark the date of UA’s desegregation. Brief remarks will be followed by a concert played on the Denny Chimes by Dr. Amir Zaheri, associate director of the UA School of Music.
60th Anniversary of UA’s Desegregation: Documentary Viewing and Discussion
Monday, June 12| 1:30 p.m. | Foster Auditorium | VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
*Open to everyone
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer a screening of the award-winning documentary “Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment,” a film by Robert Drew that captures the events of June 11, 1963. “The cameras follow the President, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Wallace, and the two students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, as the crisis unfolds and up through its dramatic climax, including rare scenes of decision-making inside the Oval Office,” according to Drew Associates. The documentary was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
After the screening, Dr. John Giggie, director of the UA Summersell Center for the Study of the South, will lead a discussion. Also, the original doors to Foster Auditorium will be on display. Refreshments will be provided.
More events will be announced for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Ally Training Program
Monday, June 12 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | Zoom
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
*Open to all UA students, faculty, staff and UA System
The UA Safe Zone Ally Training Program provides a visible network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals. Safe Zone Allies distribute information regarding sexuality, gender identity, campus and community resources, and methods for reporting harassment and/or discrimination. The Safe Zone Ally Training Program is a two-hour training session that allows participants to develop a working knowledge of appropriate and respectful LGBTQIA+ terminology; recognize the impact that campus climate has on individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+; and identify areas of personal growth as a member of the UA community. Following the training program, participants are invited to sign-up to serve as UA Safe Zone Allies. Registration required. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at 205-348-7297 or safezone@ua.edu.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Pop-Up Shop
Thursday, June 15 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Educational Engagement/Cultural Exploration/Social Enrichment)
*Open to everyone
In celebration of the federally acknowledged Juneteenth holiday, the Intercultural Diversity Center and the Black Student Union will host a special Pop-Up Shop. This program will feature a presentation focusing on the history of Juneteenth (1865-present day), celebrations and practices, reading lists and more. In addition, participants can view the exhibit, participate in table conversations and more. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Tracing Our Roots: African American Genealogy Workshop and Seminar — CANCELED
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Tracing Our Roots: African American Genealogy Workshop and Seminar. This seminar and workshop, led by Frazine Taylor, one of Alabama’s foremost genealogists, will provide information on the necessary tools and resources to help individuals learn the importance and value of tracing their African American ancestors. Taylor will offer step-by-step actions needed to trace one’s roots. Registration required. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
The History of the Tuscaloosa Lesbian Coalition Exhibit
Thursday, June 16-30 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
*Open to community, UA students, faculty, staff, and UA System
In collaboration with The University of Alabama’s Queer History Project, Safe Zone Resource Center will host an exhibit in the Intercultural Diversity Center highlighting the history of the Tuscaloosa Lesbian Coalition. Participants can learn about the history and advocacy of the Tuscaloosa Lesbian Coalition, as well as LGBTQIA+ culture in Tuscaloosa’s past. This exhibit will feature maps, photography, and textiles to illustrate the lives and efforts of the Coalition. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Pride Film Series: ‘After Stonewall’
Friday, June 16 | 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Educational Engagement/Cultural Exploration)
*Open to UA students, faculty, and staff
The Safe Zone Resource Center will host a movie screening of “After Stonewall” for its weekly LGBTQIA+ Pride Month movie series. “After Stonewall” is a documentary LGBTQIA+ activism after the Stonewall Riots in 1969. Guests will learn about the gay rights movement in the last half of the 20th century. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Pride Film Series: ‘United in Anger: A History of ACT UP’
Friday, June 23 | 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Educational Engagement/Cultural Exploration)
*Open to UA students, faculty, and staff
The Safe Zone Resource Center will host a movie screening of “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP” for the weekly LGBTQIA+ Pride Month movie series. This documentary follows the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people fighting the epidemic utilizing oral histories of members of the ACT UP movement. Guests will learn about the ACT UP movement and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.