Black History calendar

 

    NE Campus

Today-Feb. 12 Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, an exhibit of photographs and excerpts from speeches, is on display in the Student Center, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Sponsored by student activities.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Rochelle Rabouin and Boitumelo present a tribute to Miriam Makeba through South African folk music 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center's Center Corner. Sponsored by student activities.

NW Campus

Wednesday, Feb. 19 The History of Jazz will provide musical entertainment as well as an educational perspective on jazz music. Vocalist Ivresse will lecture and sing 10 a.m. in B-118 East. The program will blend the past with the present to provide a unique historical look at Black History.

South Campus

Today-Feb. 24 Black Art: Ancestral Legacy: The African Impulse in African American Art. A photo-panel exhibit shows the relationship between African culture and African American works on display in the Learning Resources Center Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Jenkins Garrett Library.

Thursday, Feb. 6 Kumasi Celebration will feature various performances of music and dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the FAB Recital Hall.

Monday, Feb. 10 Gospel Hour. The TCC Voices United Gospel Choir will present a free concert 12:30-1:30 p.m. SUB Dining Room. Sponsored by African-American Student Organization.

Thursday, Feb. 13 Blue Hill Avenue will show 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the SUB Living Room. The urban drama concerns choices made and loyalties tested. Craig Ross Jr. received best director honors at the Urbanworld Film Festival for this work. Not yet rated, the film contains adult language.

Saturday, Feb. 15 Authors and Artists Extravaganza will feature free presentations by local authors and artists 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center. Sponsored by the Jenkins Garrett Library.

Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 19-20 Forgotten Heritage. Augie N'Kele, former TCC student, displays his work of African heritage in wire Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the SUB Forum Room. Sponsored by student activities.

Thursday, Feb. 20 Soul Food Day, $2 per person, noon-1 p.m. in the SUB Dining Room.

Friday, Feb. 28 Gospel Fest. Gospel choirs from the area will perform in a free concert 7-9 p.m. in the SUB Dining Room. Sponsored by African-American Student Organization.

SE Campus

Wednesday, Feb. 5 Historically Black College and University Recruiting Fair. Various predominantly black colleges will send representatives to speak with students regarding transferring 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Commons. Sponsored by student development services.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 African American Heritage Month Celebration. Free festivities and music will feature Boitumelo performing South African folk music, 11:45 a.m. in the Main Commons. Sponsored by student development services.

Tuesday, Feb. 18 The Color of Hate. Bob Ray Sanders, local radio host/newspaper columnist, moderates a public forum and panel discussion 10 a.m.-11:20 a.m. and 7-8:20 p.m. in the C.A. Roberson Theatre. Tim Madigan, who wrote a series by the same name for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, will be one of three panelists. Sponsored by student development services. Open to the public.

Monday, Feb. 24 Black History Fashion Extravaganza and Fashion Show. Antonio Wingfield, an Ebony Fashion Flair international couture designer, presents his designs 6-7 p.m. in the Main Commons. Sponsored by student development services.

Thursday, Feb. 27 The Artist Speaks. Local artists will exhibit their work and discuss their art 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the North Ballroom. Sponsored by student development services.

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