Each year the university observes February with a month-long series of events honoring Black History Month. This year’s programs range from book discussions to a reception for African-American graduates to the recognition of the top African-American high school students in the Central Savannah River Area.
Every Wednesday during the month, the award-winning television series, Eyes on the Prize, will be presented. The video series covers all the major events of the Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1985 and will be presented from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in 170 University Hall. The series has garnered six Emmys and numerous other awards including an Academy Award nomination, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the top DuPont-Columbia Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism.
On two Tuesdays, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, at 11:30 a.m. in E251 Allgood Hall, creative works by Zakes Mda, a South African author and playwright, will be discussed. Dr. Mda’s book, Ways of Dying, depicts Toloki, a self-proclaimed mourner wandering from one South African township funeral to the next. Cion is the continued story of Toloki, who, now living with a family in America, uncovers the story of runaway slaves who were his ancestors. Copies of Dr. Mda’s books may be found in Reese Library and are available for purchase in the bookstore.
A few copies of the book will also be made available to students, faculty, and staff who are interested in participating in the book discussions.
African-American alumni are invited to a reception in their honor on Feb. 17 at the Maxwell Alumni House. Also, outstanding students representing more than 35 high schools throughout the CSRA will be honored during the annual African-American High School Scholar Recognition program on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom.
A full schedule of events is listed below, concluding with An Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word on Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the JSAC Coffeehouse.
All Black History Month events are free with a valid ASU ID unless otherwise noted. For more information, call the Office of Public Relations and Publications at 706-737-1444.
Feb. 3
Presentation. The Black West. 2:30 p.m., 170 University Hall.
Congo Teach-In: Stop the Violence Against Women. 7 p.m., Butler Meeting Room, JSAC.
Feb.4
Movie. Eyes on the Prize. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. , 170 University Hall.
Feb. 10
Book Discussion. Ways of Dying. 11:30 a.m., E251 Allgood Hall
Feb. 11
Movie. Eyes on the Prize. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 170 University Hall.
Feb. 12
Student Research Forum. 2:30 p.m., 170 University Hall.
Feb. 15
Gospel Extravaganza Concert. 3 p.m., Maxwell Theatre.
Feb. 16-21
Homecoming Week.
Feb. 16
Buffalo Soldiers Day. 11 a.m., Galloway Hall.
Feb. 17
Africa Day.
Not Gaddy Drumming Workshop. 11 a.m.-noon, JSAC Ballroom.
Presentation. Democratic Elections in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Prospects. Dr. Augustine Hammond. 2:30 p.m., 170 University Hall.
African-American Alumni Reception. 6 p.m., Maxwell Alumni House.
Concert. Jazz Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Maxwell Theatre.
Feb. 18
Movie. Eyes on the Prize. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. , 170 University Hall.
Feb. 21
Homecoming. 2 p.m., Christenberry Field House.
Feb. 24
Book Discussion. Cion. 11:30 a.m., E251 Allgood Hall.
Concert. ASU Choir. 7:30 p.m., Maxwell Theatre.
Feb. 25
Movie. Eyes on the Prize. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 170 University Hall
Feb. 26
Meet the Author. LaMarcus Hall, Residence Life Coordinator. 2:30 p.m., Reese Library.
African-American High School Scholar Recognition Program. 7 p.m., JSAC Ballroom.
Feb. 27
An Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word. 7 p.m., JSAC Coffeehouse.
Jan 15, 2009
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