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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE
GREENWOOD: A CENTURY OF RESILIENCE WITH ALICIA ODEWALE
MARCH 20, 7:30 P.M.
DENVER – The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver proudly presents National Geographic Live – Greenwood: A Century of Resilience with Alicia Odewale on Monday, March 20 at 7:30pm in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Tickets are $34 (plus applicable service fees) and are on sale at newmancenterpresents.com or by phone at 303.871.7720. The presentation is co-presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
African Diaspora Archaeologist Dr. Alicia Odewale focuses on community-centric, anti-racist and Black feminist archaeology in her work. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Odewale uncovers stories of resilience occurring over the hundred years since the attack on Black Wall Street in the city’s historic Greenwood district. Considered one of the worst episodes of racial violence committed against Black people in American history, the Tulsa Race Massacre cast a long shadow across the Greenwood district, which is still feeling its aftermath to this day. Join Alicia to discover how archaeology and radical mapping can be used as a tool for recovering lost stories, reclaiming a narrative, and pursuing restorative justice.
National Geographic Live brings you behind-the-scenes stories, unforgettable imagery, and gripping footage from world-renowned photographers, scientists, writers, filmmakers and adventurers.
Get your tickets, here.
About Dr. Alicia Odewale:
Dr. Alicia Odewale is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at The University of Tulsa. Her research and teaching focuses on archaeological sites of African heritage in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Oklahoma. In addition to her role as faculty at The University of Tulsa (TU), she also serves as the director of the Historical Archaeology and Heritage Studies Laboratory at TU and serves as the co-creator of the Estate Little Princess Archaeological Field School in St. Croix that trains local students in archaeological methods and other STEM-related skills for free. Dr. Odewale’s research has received awards and support from the American Anthropological Association, the National Science Foundation, the Society of Historical Archaeology, the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, the Tulsa Community Foundation, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program, and the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (DAACS).
About National Geographic Live:
2022-2023 Newman Center Presents Season:
- BANDALOOP Sept 29, 2022 at 4:30pm
- Orquesta Akokán Oct 3, 2022 at 7:30pm
- Eric Whitacre with Kantorei Oct 8, 2022 at 7:30pm & Oct 9 at 2pm
- Pilobolus Oct 14 & 15, 2022 at 7:30pm
- Capitol Comedy Oct 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
- Lila Downs Oct 28, 2022 at 7:30 pm
- Winnie the Pooh Nov 11 – 13, 2022 (various times)
- Damien Sneed Dec 1, 2022 at 7:30pm
- ArtistiCO Dec 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
- The Swingles Dec 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
- Manual Cinema: Leonardo! Jan 18, 2023 at 6pm
- A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Jan 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Bush Marshall Meyer Meyer Jan 30, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Kenny Barron Trio Feb 2, 2023 at 7:30pm
- The Philip Glass Ensemble Feb 9, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Kodo Feb 18, 2023 at 7:30pm & Feb 19 at 2pm
- National Geographic Live w/Alicia Odewale: Greenwood – A Century of Resilience Mar 20 at 7:30pm
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Mar 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Michelle DeYoung Mar 30, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti and Argus Quartet Apr 2, 2023 at 2pm
- Mingus Big Band Apr 6, 2023 at 7:30pm
- National Geographic Live w/Zoltan Takacs: Deadliest Lifesavers Apr 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
- National Geographic Live w/Mark Synnott: Life on the Vertical May 15, 2023 at 7:30pm Cyrille Aimée May 19, 2023 at 7:30pm
Additional information, including individual show descriptions and ticket prices can be found at newmancenterpresents.com.
Newman Center Sponsors
The Newman Center is supported in part by the Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, Colorado Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts.
About the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Opened in 2002, the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is a multi-disciplinary arts venue that provides innovative, diverse, and thought-provoking performance and education opportunities, enabling the Denver and Colorado community to be engaged, inspired, and connected through the performing arts. Newman Center is home to the Lamont School of Music, DU Theatre Department, the Newman Center Presents series, over 150 hosted events, and approximately 500 performances each year.
About the University of Denver
Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is committed to engaging with students in advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative thought, and generating knowledge. The University strives to educate the 21st-century citizens and leaders needed in its organizations and communities.
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