February 7, 2007
Video and Discussion: Amistad
9:00 p.m., Black Cultural Center
Light refreshments will be served!
February 8, 2007
Carter G. Woodson Memorial Convocation
A Journey to the Well with Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
3 p.m., Phelps-Stokes Auditorium
Reception and Book signing to follow!
Bishop Murphy McKenzie is the first female bishop in the nation’s oldest African-American denomination, the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her presentation highlights the value of vision, perseverance, and
spiritual-centeredness in the transformation of lives.
Sponsors: Convocation, Black Cultural Center, African & African-American Studies, and the Campus Christian Center.
Bishop Murphy McKenzie will also speak at Peanut Butter & Gender on the topic of Piercing the Glass Ceiling- 11:55 a.m. on February 8, 2007 in 205 Phelps-Stokes.
February 12, 2007
Tukule, Tusome: To Eat, To Learn
The Black Experience through Theater: What Drama Has Taught Us
Dr. Rodney Clark, Berea College assistant professor of Theatre
12noon- 1 p.m., Commons
Lunch provided
Sponsors: African and African American Studies & the Black Cultural Center
February 17, 2007
Annual Unity Banquet
A Message in the Movement: From the Streets to the Beats
Featuring Mr. Amon Rashidi
5:00 -7:00 p.m., Upper Seabury Gym
Tickets are $5.00-students, $7.00-faculty
Mr. Rashidi has excelled as a community and political activist, founder and director of a national non-profit organization (Project J.A.M.S.), accomplished national lecturer, and a phenomenal spoken-word artist. Amon has received a 2003 ESSENCE Award and George Washington Medal of Honor for such innovative programs as RAPADEMICS and Project J.A.M.S. He has appeared on CBS’ 48 Hours, CNN, the USA Television Network, and twice on the PBS special, “Who Cares About Kids”, with internationally acclaimed poet laureate Maya Angelou.
February 24, 2007
The State of Black Berea
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Commons
Lunch is provided
This program is based on Tavis Smiley’s The State of the Black Union.
This event is dedicated to encouraging thought provoking discussion about the
experiences of Blacks at Berea College and that of the Berea greater community, as
well as to identify strategies for the future. The format will include faculty and student panel discussions and a luncheon.
February 28, 2007
Black History Bowl
6:30 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Alumni Building
Come and Test your knowledge of American History. 1st Prize $100.00 and 2nd Prize $75.00!!!
Teams are limited to 4 participants & must sign up in the Black Cultural Center, or just play along for fun!
For more information call the Black Cultural Center at (859) 985-3797 or visit the Center in room 206 of the Alumni Building. |
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