A Snapshot of Black History Month CelebrationsTake a look at how a few colleges and universities across the country celebrated Black History Month.
1. Bethune-Cookman College,
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Black History Trivia Tournament; Gospel Concert; African American Composers Concert
2. Broward Community College,
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Panel discussion: “Rasta, Reggae and Christianity: Lessons of Tolerance Between Cultures”; Performance: “An Evening with Langston & Martin”: Actor Danny Glover performs theatrical readings from the writer Langston Hughes, and actor/director Felix Justice portrays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Lecture: “Prospects for Africans in the Diaspora in the 21st Century” — presented by anthropologist, Africanist and educator, Dr. Niara Sudarkasa
3. California State
University-Fullerton
Lecture: “African American Male/Female Relationships,” presented by Julie Stokes, assistant professor; Performance: Afro-ethnic Studies “Fusion,” an evening of poetry; Gospel Fest 2002: “A Night of Entertainment and Celebration”
4. Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
Black History Trivia Gameshow; Film: Black History Month Movie Series: 4 Little Girls; Viewing of the documentary A Question of Color … Color Consciousness in Black America
5. Cleveland State University
Lecture: Former congressman Louis Stokes shares his thoughts and reminiscences about his late brother Ambassador Carl Stokes’ pre-eminent role in the history of Cleveland and his ebook Promises of Power; Exhibit: An exhibit featuring Carl Stokes, Cleveland State University Library; Lecture: “From Deferred Dreams to Promises of Power: Black Cleveland, 1919-1969,” by Dr. Regennia Williams, Cleveland State University, Department of History
6. Cornell College,
Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Lecture: “When Chicken-Heads Come Home to Roost,” a talk on Black women in the media; Evangelist Betty Allen speaks on Black women and spirituality; “The Speak Out,” featuring professors debating issues facing African Americans today
