[bfsa] Upcoming events for Black History Month

[Yulanda McCarty-Harris]

Please see the upcoming events. The back of black history month brochure has
the dates incorrectly, but the inside has them right.  Also Skeggs Lecturer
tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. in the Chestnut: Rat Charles Robinson, Jr. - son of
legendary singer, "Ray Charles".  

 

Saturday, February 18 

7:30 p.m. The Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center 

Entertainment by Group from New Jersey 

The Faces of Black History 

The Prospect Theatrics of Newark, New Jersey is a drama group that has been
performing all over the nation, bringing to life on stage the major
contribution of African Americans to America from slavery to the first
African American President of the United States. This live musical show
salutes many well known celebrities, personalities and history makers in an
entertaining and educational format for all ages. In an eclectic musical
mix, this year's production includes a tribute to Michael Jackson and a
salute to the Tuskegee Airmen. 

Tuesday, February 21 

7:30 p.m. The Gallery Room, Kilcawley Center 

Lecture by Shawn Williams: 

"Blogging While Black" 

With the rise in visibility and popularity of a black presidential candidate
in Barack Obama in 2008, African Americans learned quickly to communicate
their concerns through blogging. Bloggers who were not used to seeing
African American bloggers often misunderstood black bloggers' message, while
others downplayed the significance or urgency of their concerns, while
others perceived them as generally antagonistic. "Blogging While Black"
conveys the experiences of the speaker and other online bloggers and
provides tips for journalists who want to make inroads in their use of the
social media. Shawn Williams is an outstanding journalist who has
contributed to major newspapers around the country and participated in
numerous bloggers' roundtable discussions. Williams is a graduate of Texas
A&M University and a recipient of a President's Achievement Award for
1992-1996. 

Sunday, February 26 

6:00 p.m. The Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center 

An Evening of Gospel JAZZ 

The precious gems of jazz and gospel, both of which are profoundly rooted in
the rich heritage of the African American cultural experience, have been
around for a long time. Join us as we explore these rich traditions through
some of our most gifted and talented YSU students-and a special guest to be
revealed that evening. This event is free and open to the public. 

For more information contact the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097 or
EOD at 330-941-3370. 

Yulanda McCarty-Harris, Esq. 

Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Youngstown State University 

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