Photovoice Dinners

What if a set of photos could completely transform how you understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity? With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!

Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information about the monthly topics by signing up here.




Photovoice Dinners: Discovering Human Connection Through the Lens

Available Seats 35
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Michigan Union--Pendleton Room

What if a set of photos could completely transform how you understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity? With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images.

This month's theme dovetails with the theme of the MLK Symposium. Please bring 3-5 photos (printed or on your phone) that reflect one or both facets of the theme: "unbowed" and "unbroken." Please arrive on time and plan to remain until the end of the session.

Unbowed:  The Posture of the Soul

Unbowed speaks to the posture of the soul that stands tall, refusing to exist as anything less than the fullness of humanity to which we all are entitled. It is the audacity to face the entire landscape of oppression, not in resignation, but in defiant hope, believing in the possibility of change:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."  

We may entertain compromise, but never capitulation.

Unbroken:  Strength Through Struggle

Unbroken signals the relentless strength forged in the fire of adversity. It remembers the oppressive history and the battle-worn yet steadfast fighters for freedom who have persisted through storm and strife and who have passed the torch forward. The vision remains undimmed, the purpose undeterred by the discriminatory tactics of yesteryear or the fresh injustices of today.  The posture of strength is reinforced by faith in the necessity of a just outcome.


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