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Jesus, Jay-Z, and James Baldwin – Subverting Empire through Wit and Wordplay
Mon, Aug 25
|Online Synchronous
Uncover the power of language with Jesus, Jay-Z, and James Baldwin. Explore how wit and wordplay challenge power structures and inspire spiritual liberation.
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Time & Location
Aug 25, 2025, 7:40 PM – 9:40 PM EST
Online Synchronous
About the event
Event Description:
In Jesus, Jay-Z, and James Baldwin, we examine language as a sacred tool for resistance and liberation. Through sermons, rap lyrics, Baldwin’s prose, and film, this course reveals how these figures use wit and wordplay to challenge systems of oppression. Participants will explore language’s power to subvert empire, build community, and inspire transformation.
Dates: June 16 – August 25, 2025
Cost: $325 (3-month payment plan available)
Meeting Time: Mondays, 7:40-9:40 PM EST on Zoom
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