Black History Month 2007
Thursday, February 1st, 4:00-6:00pm in CFSU Lobby
Kickoff Celebration You are invited to help kickoff this year's Black History Month celebration. The world renowned Muntu Dance Theater will be performing at this event. Please come out and enjoy live dance performances and wonderful ethnic foods.
Thursday, February 8th, 7:00pm Damen Hall, Finnegan Auditorium
"American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till” w/Emmy winning producer Laurens Grant This is a screening of an award-winning documentary film about the Hate Crime that changed America forever. There will be a Q&A session and reception following the film presentation. http://www.firelightmedia.org/movies/emmettmov.swf
February 12-16th, Exhibit open daily from 9:00am-5:00pm
"Race Machine” Exhibit The University community will have the opportunity to use a state-of-the-art, computerized machine to alter their facial features to reveal how they would look if they were a part of a different ethnic group. We also invite the campus community to an open discussion about their experience with the "Race Machine” exhibit.
Discussion for "Race Machine": Thursday, February 15th @ 4:00pm Bremner Lounge
Thursday, February 15th, 5-7pm Simpson Hall, MPR
From Jerusalem, to Mecca, to Calcutta, to Chicago” Discussion on Faith & Culture We invite you to a discussion led by Loyola students and staff members from 5 major faith traditions and various cultures. The goal of this forum is to represent the rich faith traditions and diverse cultures as they are expressed and celebrated in our campus community. Dinner will also be served at this event.
Tuesday, February 20th, 2pm in Coffey Hall, McCormick Lounge
15th Annual Blacks in Science w/Dr. Olopade: Breast Cancer in Black Women
Wednesday, February 21st, 7:00pm Zips (CFSU, Lower Level)
The Live Poetry Jam w/ Malik Yusef Join us as we host some of Chicago's premier poets including, Malik Yusef who is one of the country's top spoken word poets. He has been featured on HBO's Def Poetry and albums by critically acclaimed recording artists such as Carl Thomas and Common. The performance stage is also open to students, faculty and staff. Live music by Dawi & Friends will accompany the show. Please contact Benjamin Harris @ bharri7@luc.edu or 773-508-3929 for more information.
Saturday, February, 24th, 8-12am Kasbeer Hall (WTC)
Ebony Ball Come and have fun in downtown Chicago at Loyola's Water Tower Campus for a night of elegant dancing and recognition. This celebratory event is a Loyola tradition and an opportunity for students to share their achievements and culture with the campus community.
Sunday, February 25th, 5:00pm Simpson Hall, MPR
Soul Food Sunday Join us as we celebrate the closing of Black History Month with a soul food extravaganza. This event is free and open to everyone!
Black History Month 2006 is brought to you by: The Department of Student Diversity, Black Cultural Center, Union Programming Board Black World Studies, Hillel, University Ministry, Student Activity Fund, and the Unity in Diversity Fund. For additional information about the month, please feel free to contact Benjamin Harris at 773-508-3929 or bharri7@luc.edu .