Black History Month
National Theme: "Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism"
1/Friday
Colored White Boy (Film documentary by Dr. Maurice Martinez)
7pm, UNCW Cultural Arts Building Recital Hall
Students are expected to understand how skin color played a role in the renaissance era. Students will be exposed to several phrases such as “passing for White;” in hopes that it will provide opportunities to better one’s life. This event is co-sponsored by Watson School of Education and the Upperman Center.
6/Wednesday
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE EVENT
Mr. Sylvester Monroe, Senior Editor, Ebony Magazine
12-1pm Diversity and leadership luncheon session for students
Location: Warwick Center Ballroom
2-3pm Diversity training for faculty and staff
Location: Lumina Theater - Fisher Student Center
Refreshments served
5:30-6:30pm Community Reception for honored Sylvester Monroe
Location: Cultural Arts Building lobby
7pm Keynote Address by Sylvester Monroe
Leadership and Multiculturalism in the 21st Century
Location: Cameron Auditorium
An opportunity for the UNCW campus and community to engage in the celebration of National Black History Month activities that would include a speaker and diversity training.
8/Friday
Step Show by National Pan-Hellenic Council/Homecoming Activity
8pm, Hanover Gym
This provides an opportunity for members of historically black fraternities and sororities to collaborate socially and to showcase their historical and cultural stepping styles. Greeks are also expected to share with audience their purpose and role in today’s society. In conjunction with Homecoming Activities which is being sponsored by NPHC, ACE, AAGA and the Upperman Center.
9/Saturday
Homecoming Legacy Scholarship Dance with live band The Four Knights
9pm till Midnight, Warwick Center Ballroom, $50 per person
Benefiting the Denis G. Carter Legacy Scholarship. Includes entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Sponsored by UNCW and AAGA. Tickets available at the Upperman Center.
11/Monday
International Travel Abroad
5:30pm, Bald Head Island Room – Fisher Student Center
Students have the opportunity to learn about programs offered through Study Abroad. Co-sponsored by International Programs and Upperman Center.
12/Tuesday
African Diaspora Film Series Presents ~ Life and Debt
7pm, Lumina Theater – Fisher Student Center
Discussion after film led by Dr. Denis Carter, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance Department and Dr. Yunus Kaya, Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department
Inspired by Jamaica Kincaid’s essay, A Small Place, this 2001 documentary explores the impact of economic globalization on developing countries and features a voice-over narration written by Kincaid.
26/Tuesday
Panel discussion on politics and race with students and faculty
6pm, Lumina Theater - Fisher Student Center
Faculty, staff and students will discuss the upcoming election in November 2008; panelists will heighten our understanding of the role Black America will play in this election.
Moderator
Mr. Harvard Jennings, WAAV Talk Show Host
Panelists
Dr. Earl Sheridan, Professor, Department of Public and International Affairs
Dr. Glen Harris, Assistant Professor, Department of History
Dr. David Weber, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Dr. Jennifer Brubaker, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies
27/Wednesday
African Diaspora Film Series Presents ~ War Dance
7pm, Lumina Theater – Fisher Student Center
Discussion after film: TBD
Three children living in a displacement camp in northern Uganda compete in their country’s national music and dance festival.
