MATTER x CU Libraries: De-Colonial Divination w/ Christopher Marmolejo

Christopher Marmolejo will discuss divination as a choral, sonic medium in which the diviner is in correspondence with image, text, ancestor, element, time, the unseen and the uncertain. Marmolejo will explore decolonial divination, or a “red read,” that emphasizes speculative relations as a way of knowing, a way of understanding our relationship to the world and a methodology in which the diviner becomes a DJ, enacting critical intervention to let the margins talk back.

This event is brought to us by Educating the Whole Human - A University Libraries Speaker Series. Funded by Impact Grants.

RSVPs are free. The first 10 attendees to arrive IN PERSON will receive a copy of Christopher's book for free!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Christopher Marmolejo is a writer, scholar, educator and diviner whose work explores decolonization, indigeneity, queerness and consciousness through divination. Their teaching and scholarship bring together critical and feminist pedagogy with tarot, astrology and other forms of divinatory practice.

Marmolejo is the author of Red Tarot: A Decolonial Guide to Divinatory Literacy, which approaches tarot as a form of critical literacy and explores how its symbols and traditions can be reconsidered through decolonial and queer perspectives. Their work as an educator centers on creating spaces for critical inquiry, creative risk and ways of knowing that extend beyond conventional academic boundaries.

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.

Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.

Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.

Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.

Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.

Questions or Requests: Please contact us at events@morematter.com with any accessibility needs or questions.

This event is brought to us by Educating the Whole Human - A University Libraries Speaker Series. Funded by Impact Grants.

RSVPs do not gaurantee you will recieve a copy of the book, so plan to arrive early if you would like a book.