UMass Amherst Celebrates Black History Month
Feb. 1, 2006
| Contact: | Patrick Callahan 413/545-0444 |
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst is hosting educational, cultural and social events as part of its celebration of Black History Month in February. Among the highlights are a one-man show “99Acts” by Mark Cryer, the Harlem Renaissance Ball, a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina relief, and an evening with the Afro-American studies department. A listing of events follows:
THURSDAY, FEB. 2
“Exploring the Lives of Black Leaders of the Past,” a discussion and reception with John H. Bracey, professor of Afro-American studies; 5:30 p.m. in the Shirley Graham Du Bois Study Center in room 203 of New Africa House. Admission is free.
“99 Acts”- ‘A One-man Show: 99 Questions you’ve always wanted to ask African Americans, but were afraid to ask: an open dialog about race’ by actor Mark Cryer; 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Auditorium. Admission is free. Sponsors: Multicultural Student Support Services, Malcolm X, and Sylvan Cultural centers.
MONDAY, FEB. 6
“Journey of the African American Athlete,” a discussion with Stephen Jefferson, professor of sport management; 7 p.m. in the Cape Cod Lounge. Admission is free. Movie and discussion. Sponsors: Multicultural Student Support Services, Malcolm X, and Sylvan Cultural centers.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
“Telling Our Story,” cultural presentation from the African Diaspora: Black History Month Showcase; 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Free admission with the purchase of an AIDS wristband. Sponsors: Members of the Black Student Union. (For information, contact members of the BSU.)
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
Sunday Morning Worship Service, “The Role of the Black Church in the Struggle for Equality and Justice”; 11 a.m. in Campus Center 101. Admission is free. Sponsors: BASIC, Malcolm X and Sylvan Cultural centers.
Black and Gold Scholarship Banquet: An Evening of Elegance; 6-11 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. (Advance tickets - $20, singles; $35 - couples. Door admission $25, singles; $45, couples) Sponsors: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
“Make it Plain,” Malcolm X movie documentary and discussion with Ernest Allen, professor of Afro-American studies; 7 p.m. in the Cape Cod Lounge. Admission is free. Sponsors: Multicultural Student Support Services, Malcolm X and Sylvan Cultural centers.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
ALANA Career Fair (All students welcome), Campus Center Auditorium, 4-8 p.m. Admission is free. Sponsors: Career Services, BCP, CCEBMS, DIMES, NASSS, ULARC.
An Evening with the W.E.B. Du Bois department of Afro-American studies, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall. Admission is free. Music by Steven Tracy with the King Bees and the James Carroll Ensemble; panels on current issues in Afro-American history and culture with faculty and graduate students; media presentation, book signings and reception with refreshments. Sponsors: W.E.B. Du Bois department of Afro-American studies.
Platanos and Collard Greens: Where cultures and passions collide, a Between-the-Lines Play by Doni Comas. Directed by David Lamb, adjunct professor, John Jay College, New York, New York; 8 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium. Admission is free.
JAZZ Performance, The Afro-Semitic Experience; 8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. General admission is $7 at the door. Free admission for UMass and Five College students.
SUNDAY, FEB. 19
A Trip to Harlem N.Y.: visitations to the N.Y. Historical Society Museum; The N.Y. Slavery Exhibit; the Schomburg Museum; a guided tour of historical Black New York and attendance at a performance of “The Color Purple” Broadway show. Contact Multicultural Support Service at (577-2937) for information.
MONDAY, FEB. 20
Braid-a-thon and Spades Tournament 2006; 7 p.m. in Campus Center 168C. Admission is free. Sponsors: Malcolm X and Sylvan Cultural centers.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22
Katrina Benefit Concert, 2006 performance, with Brotherhood of Groove, Big Sam’s Funky Nation with Adam Dietch, New Orleans Juice with Joe Krown, and special guests the Boston Horns, Jonathan Batiste and more; 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for students, $12 for Five College students and $20 for the general public. Websites: www.brotherhoodofgroove.com; www.bigsamsfunkynation.com; www.NewOrleansjuice.com.; www.JoeKrown.com. Sponsor: UPC.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
“Life and Struggles of Malcolm X,” a discussion and reception with Minister Yusef Mohammad, Mohammad Temple Number 13, of Springfield, Mass; 5:30 p.m. in room 203 of New Africa House. Admission is free. Sponsors: CCEBMS, Malcolm X and Sylvan Cultural centers.
DINING HALLS’ OBSERVANCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FOODS. Sponsors: Dining Services.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
Harlem Renaissance Ball, with best theme-dressed awards; 7:30 p.m. to midnight in the Campus Center Auditorium. Student admission $5, general public admission, $10. Sponsors: Student Affairs and Campus Life, Black Student Union and Multicultural Student Support Services.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
“Fight Apathy on Aids” Tour; 7 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium. Admission is free. Sponsors: Black Student Union, Pride, African Student Association, Student Government Association and Student Affairs and Campus Life.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
“Her Story”: Spoken Word Performance; 7 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium. Admission is free. Sponsors: Multicultural Student Support Services, Malcolm X, and Sylvan Cultural centers; YKCC, LACC and JWEC.
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