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The public is invited to attend “Get Up-Stand-Up: Social Protest and Politics of Reggae Music,” featuring the critically acclaimed band, Universal Rebel, Monday, February 20, from 1-2:20 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College. Universal Rebel’s lead singer is RVCC’s own Brandyn Heppard, a dynamic Assistant Professor of Philosophy.

The program, which will include a performance and discussion, will be held in the Nash Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus. The event is free of charge.

Universal Rebel’s music, a mix called “Reggae Dub/Luv,” stresses the universal themes of community, love and unity. The group has opened for such performers/groups as Kanye West, the Roots and Jimmy Cliff and is deeply influenced by artists such as Bob Marley, Phish and Common.

A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion and performance. The event is being sponsored by the College’s Humanities, Social Science and Education Department; the Visual and Performing Arts Department; and RVCCArts.

For additional information about the program, contact Professor Roger Shutack at roger.shutack@raritanval.edu.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development and personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium.

RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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February 7, 2017

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