Packed schedule explores the crossroads of freedom and equality
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announced today a schedule of events for Black History Month, with special attention to this year's theme, At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality, as well as the unique and rich history of African-Americans on the SouthCoast.
Beginning with the Share the Dream Banquet on February 2 in honor of College Now, to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Celebration on February 9 and beyond, the events will include read-ins of African-American authors, lectures, panel discussions, banquets and an on-campus march for justice.
Many events are being held through the sponsorship of community partners, including the New Bedford Historical Society and Friends Meeting House of New Bedford.
Students, staff, faculty, alumni and members of the public are invited to attend all events.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2
Share the Dream Banquet
Annual College Now Celebration
Whites of Westport, 5--8pm
$15 Students, $30 public
February 4
Black History Month Opening
Special presentations to kick-off
Black History Month 2013
Campus Center, noon
February 6
Poetry Reading with Everett Hoagland, Poet Laureate and Professor Emeritus
Unity House, 2--4pm
Light Refreshments
February 7
Yes, Yes I Am Somebody!
Panel discussion with UMass Dartmouth staff
Unity House, 3--4pm
February 9
Multicultural Celebration
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Woodland Commons, 6--9pm
$15 Students, $30 Public
February 10
13th Annual Frederick Douglass Read-a-Thon
Friends Meeting House, New Bedford 2pm
Sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society
February 12
African American Read-In
Participants read from their favorite African-American authors
LARTS-Atrium, 10am--4pm
Light Refreshments
February 13
Multicultural Experience
Students share their views of multiculturalism on a predominantly white campus
Unity House, 4--5pm
Light Refreshments
February 14
Love & De-Stress Yourself
Complimentary massages
Unity House, 9am--noon
Sheila Dorgan, Director of Health Services, will discuss health issues.
Unity House, 1pm
Yoga at the Reflection Room, 3pm
February 19
President Obama, Celebratory Videos of the 44th President
Unity House,
10am--4pm
Light Refreshments
February 20
Visions of a Liberated Future
Black Studies Town Meeting
Dr. Sadhana Bery and Mwalim *7)
Unity House, 3--4:30pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
Donate blood to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
Woodland Commons, 10am--4pm
February 21
Work & Working Class Forum
Discussion led by Bill Fletcher, Executive Assistant to the National Vice President of Women and Fair Practices of the American Federation of Government Employees
Unity House, 3pm
February 22
Black History Month Gala
Welcome by Chancellor Divina Grossman
Keynote: Manuel J. "Tiny" Fernandez '78, Social Justice Educator/Activist
Woodland Commons, 6pm
$5 Students, $10 Staff, $12 public.
Tickets available at Unity House
February 23
Black Awareness Talent Showcase
Celebrate UMass Dartmouth
student talent.
Main Auditorium, 7pm
February 25
The War of Art, Rhymes, Rap, and Resistance
Freestyle/open mic with Not4Prophet
Workshop 3--4pm
Performance 4--6pm
Unity House
February 26
A Musical Celebration
Songs from the Civil Rights Era led by Provost Emeritus Anthony Garro
Unity House, 2--3pm
February 27
Fire & Air: An Epic Jazz Poem
by Neiel Israel & Mwalim *7)
Unity House 3--4:30pm
February 28
March on UMass Dartmouth
Join our walk around UMass Dartmouth as we demonstrate our commitment to inclusion, non-violence and civility
Meet at Unity House, 1pm
Black History Month Closing
Free at Last? Student Performance
Carney Library, Grand Reading Room
2:30pm