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Albion Celebrates Black History Month |
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By Jake Weber
Music, discussion and food are all part of Albion College’s "Making History" Black History Month. This annual celebration of 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
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 Monday, January 26: Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation. A reception/group reading of King's "I Have a Dream" speech is followed by the convocation, with guest speaker Faith Fowler, '81, director of Detroit's Cass Community Social Services. Reception is at 6:45 p.m., Albion College Quadrangle; Convocation is at 7:30 p.m., Goodrich Cha pel
Thursday, February 5: Panel discussion, “Obama’s America: Understanding Blackness Today.” Albion College students and faculty, along with community leaders, discuss perceptions and misperceptions of today's society. 7 p.m., Norris Science Center Towsley Hall
Sunday, February 15: The Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Founded in 1972, the Brazeal Dennard Chorale performs significant works by African-American composers, often with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. This performance is sponsored by the Music Department as the 2009 Strickler Memorial Concert. 4 p.m., Goodrich Chapel
 Sunday, February 22: Taste of Blackness with Parlé With Us Poetry Tour. Albion College Black Student Alliance presents its annual favorite, with traditional soul food and a gospel performance. The Parle With Us Poetry Tour makes a special appearance with a captivating show promoting the art of spoken word and diversity among cultures. 4 p.m., Kellogg Center. Ticket reservation info at 517/629-0501 or
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 February 25: Yinger Family Lecture. Anthropologist and Honors Program director Emmanuel Babatunde of Lincoln University discusses "African Immigration as the Radical 'Other.'" 7 p.m., Bobbitt Visual Arts Center
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
