Black History Month
Monday, January 21-Friday, March 15
Ralph Ellison Retrospective: 50th Anniversary of Invisible Man
Watzek Library
Free and open to the general public
Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
King Speeches
1-5 p.m, Council Chamber, Templeton
Readings by Lewis & Clark students, songs by Melinda Warren, and
Reflections by Professor John Callahan
7 p.m., Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Sponsored by Office of the Chapel and Ethnic Student Services
Friday, February 1
Good Sista Bad Sista, slam poetry duo
Discussion following on themes of the poetry.
8 p.m., Rusty Nail, Copeland Hall
Sponsored by Black Student Union
Sunday, February 3
Gospel Concert featuring the Warren Family
6 p.m., Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Join the Warren Family and Friends for an evening of soul-searching gospel music.
Sponsored by Office of the Chapel and Ethnic Student Services
Sunday, February 3
Night of Soul Coffee House
8-10pm, Akin Lounge
Come and express yourself at the first Night of Soul Coffee House. Listen to poetry, music or perform while enjoying African American desserts.
Sponsored by Akin Multicultural Hall
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19, & 26
Spike Lee Film Festival
Spike Lee directed or produced films, with discussion following.
8 p.m., Council Chamber, Templeton
Sponsored by Black Student Union
Thursday, February 7
Domino Competition
Learn how to play dominoes, a predominant game with
African-American men, and see if you can be the champion.
8 p.m., Tamarack Lounge, Forest Hall
Sponsored by Black Student Union
Monday, February 11
Black Greek Night
Learn about black greek organizations, the history of steppin', and see black greeks step/stroll.
8 p.m., Stamm, Templeton
Sponsored by Black Student Union
Tuesday, February 12
Where I'm From Dinner
5:30-7pm, Stamm
Have dinner with students of diverse interests. Also enjoy dancers, poets, singers and various other performers from the Portland African American community.
Sponsored by Akin Multicultural Hall
Sunday, February 17
Culture through Dance
7 p.m, Tamarack Lounge, Forest Hall
Be amazed as LC students perform an ethnic stomp dance with music and fire.
Sponsored by Akin Multicultural Hall
Tuesday, February 19
Soul Food Dinner
5 p.m., Fields Dining Room, Templeton
Don't miss this Lewis & Clark Black History Month tradition featuring "Rays Barbequed Ribs" as well as other soul food entrees and desserts.
Sponsored by Bon Appetit and Ethnic Student Services
Friday, February 22
Hip-Hop Party
Celebrate Black History Month by gettin' your groove on!!
10 p.m., Tamarack Lounge, Forest Hall
Sponsored by Black Student Union
Thursday, February 28
Hate Crimes & Prejudice Workshop- Race
7-9pm, Tamarack Lounge, Forest Hall
Educate yourself on how to notice and stop racial hate crimes and prejudice. Be a part of this emotional and moving session that will include candid conversation about white supremacy and white privilege. This is a continuing session from the fall semester White Privilege Workshop.
Sponsored by Akin Multicultural Hall & Black Student Union
For further information contact:
Nichole Marie Alexander nma@lclark.edu
Ethnic Student Services Intern
Black Student Union President
Myah Moore mmmoore@lclark.edu
Resident Assistant
Akin Multicultural Hall
Ray Warren warren@lclark.edu
Associate Dean of Students &
Director, Ethnic Student Services
503 768-7051
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