BlackBlack HistoryHistory MonthMonth 20152015 We Are Somebody: Reclaiming Human and Civil Rights

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Michael K. Honey Presents Black Faith/Black Radicalism Facing the Truth: The Case for Reparations A Sharecropper’s Troubadour 4 p.m., Second Missionary Baptist Church, 4–5:30 p.m., 223 Townsend Hall 7 p.m., Allen Auditorium, Arts & Science Building 407 East Broadway Join us for a 22 minute video of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Honey, an award-winning Carl W. Kenney II, MU journalism senior editor of The Atlantic, speaking with Bill distinguished professor, instructor, author, and pastor, will refl ect Moyers about his cover article,“The Case for recounts the life of John on the history of activism generated from Reparations.” Following the video, we will Handcox, his work as an the Black church, and how theological dialogue and explore the impacts that institutional organizer for the Southern and ideological shifts re-frame the terms racism continues to have in our society. Food and Tenant Farmers’ Union, and of social justice movements led by Black soda will be provided. Facilitators: Renee Powers- songs he used to tell the pastors. Sponsored by the Black History Scott, MS Ed, and Sonia Dhaliwal, PsyD stories of laborers badly in Month committee need of an organization to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 negotiate on their behalf. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Candling the Flame: Using the Creative Honey provides an unusual Black and Blue: A Process for Sustaining Social Justice lecture format by combining Transparent Discussion 12–2 p.m. (drop in workshop), the narrative, based on oral between African Americans Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union history, with an accompanying and Police Stop by the Craft Studio anytime from 12–2 p.m. musical performance. Sponsored by 6 p.m., Hulston Hall and make something with your favorite social the Black History Month Committee Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta– justice quote to help you stay inspired. Projects Epsilon Psi Chapter and the Black take approximately 1 hour to complete; please plan FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Law Students Association accordingly. Email questions to Amy at CraftStudio@ Black AIDS Day .edu. Sponsored by the Craft Studio 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2205 A&B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 CONTINUES ON REVERSE  MU Student Center FILM: Doin’ It in the Park Come learn about the HIV/AIDS epidemic 6 p.m., Ragtag Cinema, 10 Hitt St. and update your status with free, rapid, and Free screening of this independent documentary confi dential HIV testing administered by the Boone about the history, culture, and social impact of New County Department of Public Health and Human York’s summer basketball scene, widely recognized Services. Sponsored by the Gaines/Oldham Black as the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport. Sponsored Culture Center, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., by the Black History Month Committee Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative, Multicultural Center, and Columbia/Boone THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 County Public Health and Human Services Jazz: The Quintessential American Music An Evening with Christian McBride Racial Democracy in Cuba: 7 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union Lessons from the Cuban Revolution Grammy award winning jazz bassist Christian 5:30–8 p.m., Leadership Auditorium, MU Student Center McBride will be joined by the Mizzou Concert Jazz Professor Alejandro De La Fuente, Robert Bliss Band led by Dr. Arthur White for an infusive jazz Professor of Latin American History and Economics experience. Following the concert, McBride and White at Harvard University, will discuss race relations in will participate in a conversation about jazz as an contemporary Cuban society and the complex links essentially African American contribution to American between economic justice, access to basic goods music. Moderated by Dr. Stephanie Shonekan. and services, and racial inequality. Sponsored by Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Distinguished Visitor the Afro-Romance Institute and the Black History Program, Black History Month Committee, School of Month Committee Music, and the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative

Black History Month Committee For a detailed description of events, visit 313 Gentry Hall, PHONE 573-882-6229 blackstudies.missouri.edu TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20-21 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Am I Still Black If . . . ? Black History Month Poetry Slam InsideOUT Radio: Black History Month 6 p.m., Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center Friday, February 20, 4-7 p.m., Qualifying 2-3 p.m., KCOU 88.1 FM, .fm A dialogue on a variety of topics challenging the notion Rounds, MU Student Center InsideOUT, MU’s weekly LGBTQ-themed talk radio of what it means to be Black in 2015. Sponsored by Saturday, February 21, 4-7 p.m., Finals, hour, will discuss Black history in our culture, the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center Women’s Center Lounge, MU Student Center intersections of race and gender and sexuality, Students and community members are invited and more. Sponsored by MU LGBTQ Resource WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 to perform original and found poems that call Center, and KCOU, an MSA/GPC Auxiliary The Fight for Racial Equality for change and address in Missouri historical or current events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7 p.m., Leadership Auditorium, that concern people of Trivia Night at the Library MU Student Center African descent. For 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4F51A MU alumni Jack and Gloria Logsdon complete contest rules and Contestants test their knowledge of Black history speak about their work as activists in to register, contact Monica while competing for prizes. A light dinner will Columbia and Kansas City during the Hand at mahdk7@mail. be provided. Contact Paula Roper at 882-3326 1960s. Reception to follow. Sponsored missouri.edu by Tuesday, or [email protected]. Sponsored by MU by ABGPS, Mizzou Alumni Association, February 17, 2015. Libraries and the Black History Month Committee and Black History Month Committee Sponsored by the Black History Month Committee How and Why the Garvey Movement THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Went from a ‘West Indian’ Movement to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 FILM: Nas: Time is Illmatic an ‘African-American’ Movement? 7 p.m., Missouri Theatre Explosion of Praise 6:30 p.m., 210 Strickland Hall An account of rapper, songwriter and producer Jack and Gloria Logsdon 3 p.m., Conservation Robert Hill, emeritus professor of history at UCLA Nas’s evolution from a young street poet to Auditorium, and Editor in Chief for The Marcus Garvey and UNIA a visionary MC. Sponsored by MSA/GPC Black Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Papers, will discuss how the identity of the Garvey Programming Committee, Student Life, and Black Join us for fellowship and an explosion of praise movement has presented history with a serious History Month Committee showcasing the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) puzzle since its appearance in the U.S. in 1917 to Gospel Choir, His Life Dance Ministry, Alpha becoming one of the most important Black social Theta Omega Christian Sorority, Inc., and various FEBRUARY 19-21, 26-28 & MARCH 1 movements of the 20th Century. Sponsored by the Columbia ministries. Black Studies Department, Chancellor’s Theatre Performance: The Whipping Man Sponsored by the Gaines/ 7 p.m. (2 p.m. on March 1), Rhynsburger Theatre Diversity Initiative, and the Black History Oldham Black Culture Month Committee Directed by Professor Clyde Ruffi n Center and the LBC Sponsored by the MU Department of Theatre. Gospel Choir Call (573) 882-PLAY (7529) for tickets or THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 reserve online at theatre.missouri.edu BOOK DISCUSSION & LUNCH: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Redefi ning Realness FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20-21 12:30 p.m., G225 MU Student Center Contemporary Artist: Edgar Arceneaux PANEL: The Rise Join us for an interactive discussion Sponsored by Residential Life, Honors College, and Fall of Black of Janet Mock’s New York Times College of Education, Multicultural Center, Student Governed Cities in bestselling memoir Redefi ning Life, Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, and the the United States, Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Vice Provost Undergraduate Studies 1960-2000 Identity, Love & So Much More. Mock 3-5 p.m., Gaines/Oldham is a prominent advocate for trans Friday, February 20—Artist Workshop Black Culture Center women’s rights. Lunch provided for 9:30–11:30 a.m., Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union Panelists: Dr. Charles the fi rst 25. Sponsored by the LGBTQ With Professor Alexis Callender. Space is limited. Sampson, Dr. Wilma King Resource Center RSVP to [email protected]. and Deputy Chancellor Michael Middleton. Friday, February 20—Artist Talk Sponsored by the Black History Month Committee THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26-27 12–1:30 p.m., The MARK, Mark Twain Hall Missouri Law Review Symposium Discussion of Arceneaux’s work exploring Martin BOOK DISCUSSION: Policing, Protesting and Perceptions: Luther King, Jr’s ideas and legacy. Students, Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of A Critical Examination of the staff and faculty without a meal plan RSVP to African American Children Events in Ferguson [email protected]. 5-7 p.m., 314 Hill Hall See website for session times, Hulston Hall Saturday, February 21—Artist Workshop Discussion of critically acclaimed book by Gloria Symposium is free and open to the public. 9:30–11:30 a.m., Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union Ladson-Billings. Limited number of free book Registration is not required. Visit law.missouri. Drawing for all ages and skill levels. Bring $1 or copies available. For more information contact edu/faculty/symposium/lawreview2015/ for a a non-perishable food item to donate to a local Dr. Gabrielle Malfatti at [email protected]. complete schedule of sessions. Sponsored by community organization. Sponsored by the College of Education the Missouri Law Review Black History Month Committee blackstudies.missouri.edu