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TAPROOT: A play on Justice and Judgment by v.f. Thompson

Posted on by Saiko Jawo-Smalla

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TAPROOT: A play on Justice and Judgment by v.f. Thompson

Taproot: A Play on Justice & Judgment by v.f. thompson, tells the story of Food Not Bombs, a radical activist group, as they grapple with how to hold a member accountable for abuse while adhering to their core value of consensus.

The play unfolds during a meeting where members debate the best course of action, raising questions about transformative justice and the challenges of balancing principles with real-world situations.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership 205 Monroe St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007


Fee: No cost to attend

Please RSVP as space is limited

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Black Box Diaries: Film viewing and discussion with Ms. Shiori Ito and Dr. Noriko Sugimori

Posted on by Saiko Jawo-Smalla
An event flyer for a film viewing and discussion of Black Box Diaries. The left side features the film poster, showing a close-up, dramatic portrait of a woman’s face with intense eyes. The right side of the flyer is orange and black with white text providing event details: Title: Black Box Diaries: Film viewing & discussion Speakers: Ms. Shiori Ito & Dr. Noriko Sugimori Date & Time: Monday, April 27 at 5:30 pm Location: Dewing 103 Additional Info: No cost to attend, sushi dinner provided, and a QR code to RSVP. Logos for East Asian Studies, Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, and Japanese at Kalamazoo College are displayed in the top right corner.

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Black Box Diaries:

Film viewing and discussion with Ms. Shiori Ito and Dr. Noriko Sugimori

Date & Time: Monday, April 27 | Sushi dinner at 5:30 p.m. | film screening begins at 6:30 p.m.


Location: Dewing 103, 1219 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Fee: No cost to attend

Please RSVP as space is limited

RSVP to Black Box Diaries