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\"Performance
The performance duo In the Spirit celebrates the power of the word to connect,
uplift and transform. They will present \u201cWe Shall Not Be Moved: Stories and Songs
to Celebrate Resistance as a Form of Revolution\u201d at 2 p.m. Monday, January 17.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A performance duo with more than 20 years of storytelling experience will provide Kalamazoo College students, faculty and staff with a livestream presentation to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storyteller Emily Lansana and vocalist Zahra Baker form the Chicago-based partnership In the Spirit, which celebrates the power of the word to connect, uplift and transform. They will present \u201cWe Shall Not Be Moved: Stories and Songs to Celebrate Resistance as a Form of Revolution\u201d at 2 p.m. Monday, January 17. The performance\u2014sponsored by the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership<\/a>, Student Development<\/a> and the Black Faculty and Staff Association\u2014will celebrate dynamic leaders and everyday people who have contributed to changing our world, in addition to King\u2019s commitment to social justice and radical change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Spirit traditionally celebrates the Black experience using pieces that highlight significant moments in history. Their repertoire includes African and African American folktales, stories from history, inspirational stories, original tales and personal stories. The livestream will be viewable through Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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