Black History Month 2011 at «Ƶ

«Ƶ celebrates the month with a variety of events, which are free and open to the «Ƶ community.

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Black History Month Logo 2011 at «ƵBlack History Month, celebrated annuallyin the U.S., seeks to educate the American people about African-Americans' cultural backgrounds and achievements. Each year, to call attention to the importance of the observance. «Ƶcelebratesthe monthwith a variety of events, which are free and open to the «Ƶ community. They include:

February 14
Health Awareness Forum
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Atriums C and D
7 p.m.
February 15
> Diabetes Testing
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Commons
Noon - 1 p.m.
February 16
> A Dose of History
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Commons
Noon
> Black Wednesday - Night Edition
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Patio
5 p.m.
February 17
> Charles Drew Blood Drive
«Ƶ Flag Pole
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
> “Journey to Peace: An Eyewitness Account of the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing” - Junie Collins Williamsfeaturing Junie Collins Williams, sister of bomb victim Addie Mae Collins, and herself a survivor of the blast. She will share her eyewitness account of that day (Sept. 15, 1963) and her journey to forgiveness and recovery. The event is sponsored by «Ƶ’s Embrey Human Rights Program in collaboration with the Association of Black Students.
McCord Auditorium - Room 306of Dallas Hall
7 p.m.
> National Panhellenic Council Dinner
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Ballroom West
8:30 p.m.
February 19
> Community Service at Family Gateway
Meet at Flagpole at 9:30 AM
February 21
> Black History on the Hilltop - Anga Sanders, one of the first Black students at «Ƶ, will speak.
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Commons
Noon - 1p.m.
> Forum II: Past, Present, and Future - Discussion on the status of the Black community in the past, present, and future.
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Forum
6 p.m.
February 22
> Do the Right Thing (film by Spike Lee) -
Hughes-Trigg Theatre
8 p.m.
February 23
> The Progression of Black Woman - A journey through the history of the everyday American Black Woman.
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Atriums A and B
7:30 p.m.
February 24
> African Students Association Extravaganza - A showcase of African culture through dance, drummers, a fashion show and poetry.
Umphrey Lee Mack Ballroom
7 - 10 p.m.
February 27
> A Journey Through Time - A history of the role of religion in the Black Community through music and sermonettes.
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Commons
7 p.m.
February 28
> Delta Jeopardy - Black History jeopardy
Hughes-Trigg Student «Ƶ: Forum
7:13 p.m.