Talking Black, Acting Black, Being Black: Expanding the Boundaries of Blackness
Black History Month Celebration Hamline University FEBRUARY 2014
Black History Month Open House Thursday, February 6 at 4:00 PM 111 Anderson Center
Join PRIDE Black Student Alliance for this kick-off event and reflect on the tradition, relevance, and importance of recognizing the past, present, and future. Join us for games, food, trivia, and fellowship as well as tributes to Nelson Mandela and Nina Simone.
Talking Gender, Being Gendered: What Can We Learn from the Transgender Community? Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM 111 Anderson Center
Participate in a candid conversation on Black Transgender Identity. This panel aims to create a dialogue about how blackness and trans-ness inform and shape one another. We will be joined by panelists Andrea Jenkins, CeCe McDonald, Jayden Miles, and Jay Masika.
“The Ballad of Emmett Till” at Penumbra Theatre Sunday, February 16 Penumbra Theatre Transportation Departs at 1:15 PM for the 2:00 Performance
Join PRIDE for an afternoon of theatre remembering the life, death and legacy of Emmett Till. His brutal death was the spark that ignited one of the most important social justice movements in the world, but Emmett Till remains a stranger to most Americans. The Ballad of Emmett Till introduces you to the boy and celebrates his life through the eyes of who loved him and knew him best. Limited Tickets Available. Contact the Hedgeman Center (651-523-2423) to reserve your ticket. Transportation provided.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Documentary & Discussion Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM 111 Anderson Center
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a no-holds-barred documentary that is both an insiders’ take and a critical examination of the cultural influence of Black comedy. Why We Laugh is a hilarious and spectacular archived film enriched by including interviews with prominent scholars, politicians, cultural critics and a host of notable comics Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Robin Harris, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Redd Foxx, Dr. Cornell West, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Kweisi Mfume and more. Why We Laugh tracks the way black comedy has evolved from Steppin’ Fetchit and minstrels and blackface to the political humor of Dick Gregory, and from the television success of Good Times and The Jeffersons to the big screen accomplishments of stars like Eddie Murphy and Whoopi Goldberg.
Traditional Soul Food Dinner Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 PM Klas Center Ballroom In celebration of Black History Month, join PRIDE BSA for a traditional soul food dinner, fellowship, awards and cultural entertainment. By invitation only. Limited space. Reserve your space with the Hedgeman Center (651-523-2423).
Black Jeopardy XV Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 PM 112 Anderson Center Faculty, staff and students participate in a lively, competitive test of their knowledge of Black history and culture. Have Fun, Test your knowledge.
A Tribute to Black Cultural Icons Friday, February 28 at 7:00 PM Sundin Music Hall
Experience a night of musical, poetic, and theatrical performances honoring performers, artists, leaders and activists that make us proud to be black, including Angela Davis, Muhammad Ali, Luther Vandross, Queen Latifah, Audre Lorde, James Brown and others. Performers include Hamline students and local Twin Cities’ artists.
Black History Month 2014 is sponsored by From Top to Bottom: PRIDE Black Student Alliance. Nelson Mandela, Queen Latifah, For more information, contact The Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity Mohammad Ali, Angela Davis, Initiatives and Programs at 651-523-2423 or [email protected]. and the cast of Sister Sister