Monday, February 10, 2014

Black History Month Events

Kentisha Dinham


African American Studies Speaker Series
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Feb 11, 2014                



AAS Speaker Series presents Rev. John Williams, the son of Robert F. Williams. Robert F. Williams was a civil rights leader and author, best known for serving as president of the Monroe, North Carolina chapter of the NAACP in the 1950s and early 1960s. Rev. Williams will be giving a short talk about his family's travels to Cuba and China, and he will entertain questions related to the film, Negroes with Guns, which is related to the Williams' family experiences in Monroe, North Carolina, Cuba, and China. Negroes with Guns will be screened as part of the event. FREE EVENT, OPEN TO ALL.
Campus: Athens
Location: Alden Library
                






Black Love Day
7:00PM- 9:00 PM
Feb. 13, 2014
Special Valentine’s Day event hosted by the men of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Campus: Athens
Location: Baker University Center Front Room.

2nd Annual Black Girls Rock! Award Show
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb 16, 2014
Join the Black Student Union for a night of celebrating the accomplishments and greatness of black women on the Ohio University campus by honoring and recognizing students and faculty for their contributions. Apart from honoring the black women with awards, there will be various performances from student organizations and a keynote speaker. This event is free. Dress code is business casual, no jeans or sneakers.                        
Campus: Athens
Location: Baker Theater
                



Harlem Nights Open Mic
6:00 PM- 8:00PM
Feb 20, 2014
In spirits of Black History Month, join the Black Student Union in celebrating our history through the arts featuring poetry, musical performances, dance and theatrical performances! All are encouraged to sign up to participate, the sign up sheet is located in the Multicultural Center. The theme is the Harlem Renaissance so attendees are encouraged to dress to the theme but not required.                        
Campus: Athens
Location: Baker University Center Front Room






Black History Month Jeopardy
6:00 PM- 7:00PM
Feb. 27, 2014
Campus: Athens

Location: Baker University Center Multicultural Center

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