Convocation
McCRARY SISTERS: Run On
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe McCrary Sisters sing gospel that melds traditional with contemporary music and incorporates influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock, and R&B music. Central to their work is their boundless joy in singing, and a desire to spread hope, love and healing. Celebration of Traditional Music (CTM) kick-off. Stephenson Memorial Concert.
DR. TODD STINEBRICKNER: The Berea Panel Study after 25 Years
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe Berea Panel Study (BPS) is a novel survey project, which was initiated at Berea College in 2000 to provide a new understanding of how important decisions/outcomes are determined in the college and the early post-college periods. Dr. Stinebrickner will discuss the initial motivation for the BPS and the new types of analyses that were […]
REV. DANA GONSAL: Setting the Captives Free
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesRev. Gonsal is Senior Protestant Chaplain at the Nashua Street Jail in Boston and President and CEO of the Classic Shoe Shine Corporation that serves New England. In his presentation, Rev. Gonsal will share his spiritual journey from being homeless to becoming an accomplished entrepreneur and community advocate. Currently, he is a Boston University Doctor […]
FUBUKI DAIKO: Japanese Drumming
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesIn ancient Japan Taiko drums were used to frighten invaders, inspire troops in battle, and call the gods. The core members of this spirited group have more than 25 years of Japanese Taiko drumming experience that is part martial arts athleticism, part dance, and all rhythm. Stephenson Memorial Concert.
PROF. MARK GODSEY: Blind Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and Criminal Justice Reform in America
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesUniversity of Cincinnati law professor Mark Godsey is the co-founder and director the Ohio Innocence Project, which to date has freed from prison 42 wrongfully convicted Ohioans who served many years for crimes they didn't commit, including time on death row. Accompanied by one of his exonerated clients, Prof. Godsey, a leading legal scholar, activist, ex-NYC […]
EVETTE DIONNE: Lifting as We Climb
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesIn her talk, Evette Dionne looks at the history of Black women’s civic engagement—from abolition until the present—to explore the systemic barriers that have prevented Black women from fully participating in America’s democracy. You will learn about: The forgotten history of Black female activists who most of us have never heard of; how to apply […]
CHARLES BOOKER: Seeing Beyond the Boundary
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThis personal and qualitative talk will reflect on the lasting impact of racial, economic, and political division in our Commonwealth of Kentucky and country and offer an inspiring discussion about […]
FLAMENCO LOUISVILLE: The Art of Spanish Dance
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe musicians and dancers of Flamenco Louisville, the oldest flamenco organization in the area, are Spanish-trained to bring you the most authentic flamenco in the puro tradition. Inclusive and community-oriented, […]
REV. DR. LESETTE M. WRIGHT: Peaceseekers: Lessons Learned from Spiritual Care with Survivors of Murder Victims
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesWhat does it mean to seek peace and pursue it? Rev. Dr. LeSette Wright, Dean of the Chapel, is the founder of Peaceseekers, an organization devoted to cultivating partnerships for […]
AHAMED WEINBERG
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesAhamed Weinberg is a Los Angeles-based comedian from Philadelphia. He made his late-night stand-up debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC), is one of TimeOut LA’s Comics to Watch […]
BENJAMIN BAKER: Solo Violin
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesA New Zealand native, Benjamin Baker has moved audiences around the world with his musicianship. Described by the New York Times as bringing “virtuosity, refinement and youthful exuberance” to his debut […]
KRISTIN SMITH & OUITA MICHEL: Berea Service Convocation
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesTwo award-winning Kentucky chefs and restaurant owners will be presented with the 2024 Berea College Service Awards. Ouita Michel, chef and owner of nine Kentucky restaurants, focuses on incorporating local ingredients in fine cuisine and advocates for improving food systems through the assets of local economies and regional culture. Kristin Smith, owner and chef at […]