Black History calendar

 

    NE Campus

Today-Feb. 12 Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Exhibit of photographs and excerpts from speeches. 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 Student Center's Center Corner. Sponsored by student activities.

South Campus

Feb. 3-24 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 Building 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 music and dance by various local groups 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the FAB Recital Hall. Friday, 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.

Saturday, Feb. 15 Authors and Artists Extravaganza features free presentations by local authors and artists 12:30-2:30 p.m. in 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 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 for everyone 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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