Black History Month 2011 at ˿Ƶ

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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 Center: Atriums C and D
7 p.m.
February 15
> Diabetes Testing
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Commons
Noon - 1 p.m.
February 16
> A Dose of History
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Commons
Noon
> Black Wednesday - Night Edition
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: 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 Center: 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 Center: 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 Center: 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 Center: 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 Center: Commons
7 p.m.
February 28
> Delta Jeopardy - Black History jeopardy
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Forum
7:13 p.m.