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"If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated."

—Dr. Carter G. Woodson,
Father of Black History

Black History Month 2007 Events

From Freedom to Slavery—Africans in the Americas

Film Series: Rosewood (R)
Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center and McConnell Hall

In 1923, a black town was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. Based on a true story. For more information, contact Marcos Enriquez at 523-3506.

Performance: Gospel Choir
Wednesday, February 21, 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m., University Union
Sponsored by Sun Entertainment and the Gospel Choir

The newly formed Gospel Choir will sing selected songs in addition to solo performances by members of the choir. For more information, contact Keyona Allen at 523-2287.

Film Series: New Jack City (R)
Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Liberal Arts Rm. 135
Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center

In 1989, Nino Brown, a small time drug dealer, is convinced by one of his fellow thugs that the wave of the future is in the cocaine derivative, crack. Brown sees potential in crack and sets out to establish himself as chief kingpin by killing off his rivals and even going as far as to take over a whole apartment complex. Out to stop him are undercover cops Scottie Appleton and Nick Paretti. Appleton especially wants to get Nino because of the fact that he murdered Scottie’s mother as part of a gang initiation. Also involved is Pookie, a former crack head who wants to bring down Nino as well. For more information, contact Marcos Enriquez at 523-3506.

Lecture/Performance: "The Negro Baseball Leagues—
An American Legacy"
Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m., University Union, Kaibab Room
Sponsored by the Black Student Union

Byron Motley discusses history and memories about the historic leagues. This presentation provides an insightful, amusing, moving, educational, and entertaining evening. This presentation is further enhanced with the fact Byron’s father, Bob Motley, umpired the Negro Leagues for several years, bringing a personal connection to this work. For more information, contact Nizhoni Smocks at 523-9938.

Multicultural Student Center; MSC