UTSA to present documentary film about rising above discrimination
(Feb. 18, 2011)--As part of Black History Month, the UTSA community is invited to a free screening of the award-winning documentary "When I Rise" at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 21 in the Durango Building Student Activities Center (1.116) at the UTSA Downtown Campus.
The film is on the life of Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted African American who was a music student at the University of Texas at Austin. Conrad became a target of racial discrimination in 1957, then ascended to the heights of international opera.
Conrad was thrust into a civil rights storm that changed her life when she was cast in an opera to co-star with a white male classmate. The decision fueled backlash from members of the Texas Legislature.
When Conrad was expelled from the cast, the incident escalated to national news, prompting unexpected support from a pop superstar. The small-town girl from Center Point, Texas, emerged as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano and headlined on stages around the world.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.