The Committee to Celebrate Diversity Announces
Black History Month – February 2006
Black History month is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of people of African descent, and their many contributions to the construction of history.
Wednesday, February 1 12:40 p.m.-2:10 p.m. Black History Month Opening Ceremony
Student Activities Center, Auditorium
Featuring guest speaker Les Payne, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and New York Editor for Newsday.
Wednesday, February 1 9:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. 3rd Annual “Never Forget” Program
Student Activities Center, Auditorium
This year’s program will focus on the “slave mentality” and how it has hindered African American development to present date.
Thursday, February 2 1:00 p.m. Meet and Greet - Africana Studies Department
African Studies Library, Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room S-226
Come meet the Department of Africana Studies Faculty and Staff. There will also be a viewing and discussion of the film “Mighty Times: the Legacy of Rosa Parks”.
Thursday, February 2 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Opening Art Exhibit Reception: Nzingah Muhammad
Student Activities Center Art Gallery
Nzingah Muhammad’s photographic works address issues of Muslim, African-American, and Women’s identities within the framework of contemporary photographic practice.
Saturday, February 4 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. All That I Can Say
Colors Café, Lower Level of Stony Brook Union
An open mic event that will showcase the creative minds of Stony Brook University students.
Monday, February 6 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Film Screening: February One: The Story of the Greensboro Four
UNITI Cultural Center, SB Union
Learn about how four young African-American college students risked their lives to integrate a Woolworth’s lunch counter to take a courageous stand against discrimination and racism.
Tuesday, February 7 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. SAB Lecture: Alfred “Coach” Powell
Stony Brook Union Ballroom
“Coach” Powell, a bold advocate for urban youth, will discuss groundbreaking research about street culture, irresponsible sex, chemical addiction, and other important topics that effect young people today.
Wednesday February 8 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Provost’s Lecture Series: “Rethinking the BlackPanther Party: Race, Class and American Democracy in the 21st Century”
The Charles B. Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2
Dr. Yohuru Williams of Fairfield University uncovers new aspects of the Black Panther Party’s legacy and connects past social movements for racial and economic justice with contemporary grassroots activism.
Thursday, February 9 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Provost’s Lecture Series: Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley presents “Africa Speaks, America Answers: The Drum Wars of Guy Warren”
Humanities Institute, Humanities Building
Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley of Columbia University discusses the cultural influence of Jazz in Africa.
Monday, February 13 8:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. Silent Killers
Student Activities Center, Ballroom B
Hear first hand experiences from people afflicted with diseases that are prevalent in minority communities. Learn about disease prevention, causes and treatment.
Friday, February 17 2:00 p.m. Bus Trip: “Slavery in New York”
Bus leaves from Student Activities Center Loop at 2:00 p.m. sharp.
Travel with the UNITI Cultural Center to the New York Historical Society (NYC). Slavery in New York shows how New York City was the American capital of slavery from the 1600’s until 1827, when slavery was abolished in New York State. Includes discussion.
Tickets available from USG Cultural Center
For more information, contact Cecile Gibson, 216-6277
Wednesday, February 22 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Black Heritage Night
Greeley College, Main Lounge
A celebration of Black Leaders who have shaped and developed history into their own. Compete in games and participate in the talent showcase.
Thursday, February 23 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The Untold Story of Emmet Till, a documentary film by Keith A. Beauchamp
Commentator: Dr. Les Owens, Department of Africana Studies
Student Activities Center, Ballroom B
A viewing of the documentary which became a tool for social justice.
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