Black History
Calendar

NE Campus
Feb. 9-27 Toward a Better Living for Rural Texas Blacks, 1930-1960, a traveling photographic exhibition, will be on display in the North Hallway of the Student Center. The exhibit pays tribute to the black Texans who worked with county and home demonstration agents to improve their standards of living.
Today Joyce King, author of Hate Crime: The Story of the Dragging in Jasper, Texas, will talk to students at 11:15 a.m. in the NSTU Center Corner. Lunch will be served. For reservations, call 817-515-6644 by Feb. 6.
Feb. 24 The music department will present a recital honoring African heritage. Students in the African hand drumming class will perform during the 2 p.m. program in College Hall, NCAB 1111. Other entertainment will include spirituals arranged in the classical tradition and poetry readings.
Feb. 25 Ted Williams, criminal civil trial attorney, will present I Believe I Can Fly 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. Call 817-515-6644 by Feb. 20 for reservations.
NW Campus
Feb. 25 Brenda Parker, a motivational speaker, will discuss black history and overcoming obstacles from 11 a.m. to noon in the NW Theater. Parker is president of Mountain Movers Unlimited, Inc. in Dallas.
South Campus
Today-Feb. 29 Blacks in the Armed Forces, a photo panel exhibit, pays tribute to black military units, including the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen.
Feb. 12 Open Mic Poetry with soft music and refreshments will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the SSTU Forum Room.
Feb. 14 Dr. Elizabeth Branch will moderate Having Our Say for the Love of Our Children and Their Education Success: How and Why You Make a Difference in the Entire Community, an open panel discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. in SSTU Living Room.
Feb. 19 The U.S. Army Interactive Mobile Exhibit will be on display 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the SSTU patio.
Feb. 19 Soul Food Day will feature entertainment by the South Campus Jazz Combo 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the SSTU Dining Room. Tickets are $2.
Feb. 24 The action/thriller/horror film Blood Boy: The Rise of Devon will be shown 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the SSTU Forum Room.
Feb. 26 Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Janes Hood of Jerusalem Baptist Church 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the SSTU Texas Room.
Feb. 27 Gospelfest will feature performances by local and area gospel groups at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall.
SE Campus
Feb. 25 Historically Black College/University Recruiting Fair will be hosted in the Main Commons from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Every Friday SE Campus Food Services will include soul food on the menu during the month of February.