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Black History Month Celebrations Take Varied forms at Albion
Thursday, February 9, 2006
ALBION, Mich. – Music dance,
discussion, food and more are included in Albion College’s Black History Month
celebrations. This annual focus on African-American heritage and culture is
presented through several interesting and entertaining events, all open to the
public. For more information, please contact the Albion College Office of
Intercultural Affairs at 517-629-0501 or
rcraig@albion.edu.
Saturday, February 11: Hip Hop Workshop.
Historian and artist Austin Jackson discusses the history and influence
of the hip-hop culture interactive lessons on breakdancing, DJ’ing and other
related performing arts will add to the fun. 3 p.m., Kellogg Center
Saturday, February 11: Methodism and Race
III. Oveta Fuller-Caldwell, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Adrian and associate
professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan will
join Neil Davis, pastor of United Faith Methodist Church and director
of South Lansing Community Services to discuss social issues within
Methodism. Transportation will be available by calling the Albion College
Chaplain’s office, 629-0492. 6 p.m., Lewis Chapel African Methodist Episcopal
Church, 522 West Center St.
Saturday, February 18: Singer/songwriter
Chinua Hawks. Born and raised in New Jersey, R&B artist Hawks has
performed and worked with artists including Celine Dion, Wyclef Jean, and Kanye
West. 8 p.m., Kellogg Center
Wednesday, Feb. 22: Soul Food Dinner.
Albion College’s Dining and Hospitality serve up a smorgasbord of traditional
cuisine, including fried catfish, fried and baked chicken, white and sweet
potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, mixed greens, cornbread, sweet potato pie,
German chocolate cake and peach cobbler. $7.25 for adults, children ages 3-9
$3.75, children 2 and under free. Reservations are not required. 5-7
p.m., Baldwin Hall (Hannah Street between Porter and Cass Streets).
Wednesday, Feb. 22: Black Alumni Panel.
From trustee board members to recent graduates, Albion College’s Black Student
Alliance members sit down with black alumni who have successfully paved the way.
The theme is “From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Albion College’s Role in Your
Success.” Prepared questions will be posed to the panel in a free-form
discussion. 8 p.m., International House
Saturday, Feb. 25: Singer/songwriter/music
columist Robin Renee, who recently has been on BET Tonight, perform songs
from Her latest CD, "All Six Sense," which features her queer anthem "my bride.”
8 p.m., Kellogg Center
Sunday, Feb. 26: Taste of Blackness is
the College’s best-loved event of Black History Month. Celebrate the heritage of
African and African Americans through that basic element that has been bringing
families together for generations, soul food. Tickets for dinner are $4 in
advance, $5 at the door. To reserve tickets, contact Danielle Ruffin at
dlr12@albion.edu or 517/629-1699. 5 p.m., Kellogg Center
Tuesday, February 28: Ernest G. Green,
the only member of the “Little Rock Nine” to graduate after desegregating
Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, in 1957. In 1999, Green and the
other members of the Little Rock Nine were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
by President Bill Clinton. 7:30 p.m., Goodrich Chapel
Monday, April 10: Terence Hayes, poet and
author of Hip Logic reads from his works. Hayes has been chosen by poet
Cornelius Eady for the National Poetry Series. 7:30 p.m., Herrick Auditorium
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