Black History Month
The Office of Multicultural Programs, Student Life and various campus partners at Drexel University have worked together to provide a month-long series of programming dedicated to the history, cultures and contributions of people of African descent in the United States and beyond.
Calendar of Events 2012
February 1, 2012 - March 2, 2012
Black History Month Crossword PuzzleTest your knowledge by solving the 2012 Black History Month crossword puzzle. Starting on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, you can print the crossword puzzle to be used for the entire month. Each business day during Black History Month, HR will post five or six crossword puzzle clues on the Crossword Puzzle page<http://www.drexel.edu/hr/about/events/blackhistory/daily/> by 9:00am. If you know the correct answer, fill it in on your crossword puzzle.
Please submit your completed form by Friday, March 2, 2012 to
Althea Wallace or fax to 215-895-5813.
Five winners will be selected randomly from all of the winners with correct answers. Winners will receive a special prize.
Visit the
Crossword Puzzle Page for the blank puzzle and daily crossword puzzle clues.
February 7
HIV/AIDS Panel Discussion and Performance
Behrakis Grand Hall
6-9pm
Urban Roots Film Screening and Panel Discussion, Bossone Research Center
7:30
February 8
Book Circle & Meet the Author (lunch served)
James E. Marks Intercultural Center
12-1:30 pm
Black History Month Banquet (dinner served)
AJ Drexel Picture Gallery
6-8 pm
February 21st
“Can Hip-Hop Be Saved? Liberating Black Culture/Resurrecting Black Consciousness,”
Join the Africana Studies program as they host a presentation that will move past the old argument of whether hip hop is good or bad for Black youth. Rather, it will pose the more complex question: How can a generation of Black youth empower themselves when the culture they claim is not one they control?
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building-Room 112
5:30 pm reception 6:00 p.m. Lecture
Free event, open to the Drexel and non-Drexel community, Sponsors are College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Multicultural Programs.
Contact Jacqueline Rios, Africana Studies, event coordinator
February 28th
Let's Talk Hair: The Subject of Black Hair Trends in the Media and Pop Culture
James E. Marks Intercultural Center
Contact information: 410-900-4844 or Contact aop25@drexel.edu
February 29
Black History Month Closing Luncheon
Sponsored by Human Resources and the Office of Equality and Diversity
Please RSVP if you plan to attend the Closing Luncheon
Celebration of African cultures—music, dance, crafts, culture and cuisine—all come together at the 4th annual Drexel Black History Month Closing Luncheon for faculty and professional staff on Wednesday, February 29th from Noon to 2:00pm in Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center. The festivities will be hosted by Dr. Chuck Williams<http://drchuckspeaks.com/>, Drexel's own Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Education and Fox 29 television contributor.
Local vendors will provide unique African gifts, African masks, clothing, arts, crafts, jewelry, books and more available for purchase from 11:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
The luncheon will feature a reading by author Sophia A. Nelson and a multimedia performance by Key Arts Productions, The Road to Freedom.
Sophia A. Nelson, author of, “Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling the Myths and Discovering Love & Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama.” is also the White House Correspondent for Jet Magazine, a contributor for MSNBC and appears regularly on Fox News and CNN speaking about key political and popular culture issues.
The Road to Freedom
A multimedia performance by Key Arts Productions that features thought provoking live commentary, captivating archival film footage, and rousing musical performance and brings to life the story of the efforts of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglas, W.E.B. Du Bois, the Freedom Fighters, MLK, and many others.
African Attire ContestDo you have African attire you would like to share with others? During the Black History Month Closing Reception on February 29, 2012, faculty and professional staff members of all cultures are encouraged to wear African attire. Please be sure that your outfit is appropriate for the work environment. If in doubt, don't wear it out. The audience at the luncheon will serve as the judges in selecting one female winner and one male winner with the most creative attire. Winners will receive a special prize.