The State Library's State Data Center, in cooperation with the Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans, has produced a demographic profile of Iowa's African American population for Black History Month. The 4-page profile is on the State Data Center's website, which is www.iowadatacenter.org/additionalinfo/publications.html. As many of you know, Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) established Negro History Week on February 12, 1926, to pay tribute to the contributions to our nation by people of African descent. The date was selected to honor both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month.
This year marks the eightieth anniversary of Negro History Week and the thirtieth anniversary of Black History Month. The theme of this year's celebration, as put forth by Woodson's Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is: "Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social, and Civic Institutions." For more information, visit the website www.asalh.org.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Late Night At The CME!: "Crash" <Click for More Info>
9-11pm, Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Free Pop & Popcorn! Blankets and Body Pillows Provided!
Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education
Crimson Cafe Poetry Night
7-9pm, Hemisphere Lounge (MAU)
Free Admission: Open mic
All poets welcome to participate in honor of Black History Month and its
significance for many
Sponsored by "The Lovely Ladies" of Delta Sigma Theta and the Center for
Multicultural Education
"Freedom in the Heartland: The Midwest in the Age of Emancipation"
Speaker Dr. Leslie Schwalm, University of Iowa
7:00pm, Seerley Hall 115--Sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa's
History Department
Dr. Schwalm teaches history and women's studies at Iowa
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Soul Food Luncheon
11-1:30pm, Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Tickets On Sell Now! $3 per plate or 2 for $5--to buy contact Angel at
2-0164 or angel85@uni.edu
Enjoy an authentic soul food meal with all the fixin's!
Meal includes fried chicken, corn bread, choice of 2 sides (mac &
cheese, red beans & rice, greens, or corn), pop, and dessert!!
Sponsored by "The Lovely Ladies" of Delta Sigma Theta and the Center for
Multicultural Education
Friday, February 3, 2006
Jabberwock Talent Show
7:30-9:30pm, Lang Hall Auditorium
Check out the talent at UNI! A fun night of performances, music,
singing and fun!
Free Admission: donations of canned goods or cash accepted for
the Waterloo Boys & Girls Club
Sponsored by "The Lovely Ladies" of Delta Sigma Theta and the Center for
Multicultural Education
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Malcolm X Film Fest
"The Real Malcolm X" (60 min.)
Every hour beginning at 10am; last showing at 4pm
Location: Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Black History Month Student Panel
Time: TBA, Hemisphere Lounge
Sponsored by the Minority Graduate Student Association
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
"The Black Americans of Achievement: Malcolm X" (30 min..)
Every half hour beginning at 10am; last showing at 4:30pm
Location: Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education
Malcolm X The Movie: Starring Denzel Washington
7-10:30pm, Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Free Pop & Popcorn! Blankets and Body Pillows Provided!
Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Black History Month Quiz Bowl
Time: TBA, Hemisphere Lounge
Sponsored by the Minority Graduate Student Association
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
The State of Black America: A Panel Discussion
7:00pm, Lang Hall Auditorium
Invited panel speakers include: Dr. Calvin Phillips, Assistant
Professor, Postsecondary Education--Student Affairs, UNI
Mr. Elwood Thompson, Director, Hawkeye UniServ Unit, Iowa State
Education Association, Waterloo Regional Office
Dr. Scharron Clayton, Associate Professor of Ethnic and Cultural
Studies, UNI Department of Philosophy & Religion
Dr. John Baskervilles. Telisa Burt, Associate Professor, History
Department, UNI
Ms. Telisa Burt, Executive Director, Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Center for Multicultural Education's 35th Anniversary Open House
2-5pm, Location: Center for Multicultural Education (109 MAU)
Enjoy finger foods and refreshments at the CME while watching "The CME:
35 Years" slideshow, created by Joel Stienstra. Also, take a minute to
browse through 4 scrapbooks covering the last 4 decades of the CME's
progress and change.
3:30-4:30pm, "Outside In: African American History in Iowa" Presentation
A historical presentation including a slide show based on the book "Outside In: African American History in Iowa". This presentation by
co-author, Dr. Hal S. Chase, will include discussion, Q & A, and a
15-minute movie-like experience highlighting Iowa's African American
history from York coming through the state with Lewis & Clark in 1804 to
present with an emphasis on the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area.
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Mr. George E. Curry
"Creating Black History for Tomorrow"
7:30pm, Great Hall, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Book signing following
www.georgecurry.com
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