The MultiCultural Center (MCC) Presents Race Matters Series: Dr. Sabrina Strings "Unlovable"
Thu, Oct 30 · 5 PM
The MultiCultural Center (MCC) Presents Race Matters Series: Unlovable
Guest Speaker and Author Dr. Sabrina Strings
October 30, 5-7 PM
MCC Theater & Lounge
Register at Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2268192
Join us as Dr. Sabrina Strings argues that the rise of “situationships” isn’t accidental, but a powerful entry point into understanding how racism, sexism, and modern dating culture disintegrate our capacity for connection and intimacy.
In a world of dating apps, ghosting, and the so-called situationship, many—especially women and marginalized folks—are left questioning whether real love is still possible. In her groundbreaking book, The End of Love: Racism, Sexism and the Death of Romance, Dr. Strings reveals how the withholding of love has become a tool of control shaped by history and culture.
Don’t miss this urgent conversation with Dr. Strings on love, power, and the possibility of liberation.
Sabrina Strings, Ph.D., is Professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She was a recipient of the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship with a joint appointment in the School of Public Health and Department of Sociology. Sabrina is also an award-winning author with publications in diverse venues. Her first book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia (NYU Press 2019), was named one of Essence magazine’s "10 Books We're Dying To Toss Into Our Summer Totes." It also made “must read” lists in Ms. Magazine, Colorlines, and Bitchmedia, and has been featured on NPR, KPFA and WNYC. Her latest book The End of Love: Racism, Sexism, and the Death of Romance was released by Beacon Press (Jan 2024), and has been featured in Ms. Magazine, The Atlantic, NPR, and the hit show Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.
Co-sponsors: Department of Feminist Studies, Black Studies Department, RCSGD, Queer & Trans Student Union, Black Student Union
The MultiCultural Center is the social justice and anti-racism hub on the UCSB campus, and hosts quarterly music performances that elevate and celebrate the vibrancy of diverse communities. For more, visit http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/ .