Celebrating Black History Month 

Here’s a look at how some colleges and universities around
the country are celebrating Black History Month.

Alabama A&M University
Exhibit: “381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story”

Arizona State University
Exhibit: “African Legacy in Modern Art” — Harold Cousins

Arkansas State University
Lecture: “Cotton Fields of Dreams: A Memoir” — author Janis F. Kearney

Berea College (Ky.)
Lecture: “Listening to the Voices of Our Sisters: Her
Presence is Everywhere” — Dr. Mary Howard-Hamilton, associate dean for graduate studies and associate professor, Indiana University

Brown University
Exhibit: “Broken Chains: Abraham Lincoln and
the Legacy of Emancipation in the African
American Experience”
Social: Unity Day with Professor Anani Dzidzienyo — associate professor of Africana studies and co-author of Black and Latino Relations in America; Black Community Retreat at Alton Jones Campus

California Institute of Technology
Lecture: “An Evening with Nikki Giovanni”

Columbia College (Mo.)
Lecture: Daryl Davis, author of Klan-Destine Relationships

Eastern Michigan University
Performance: Decadance Theater — hip-hop dancers use Stravinksy’s ballet “The Firebird” to interpret the four elements of hip-hop; Imani Winds — wind quartet concert

Fayetteville State University (N.C.)
Lecture: Julian Bond, Chairman of the NAACP

George Mason University (Va.)
Concert: Homecoming Kick-off Concert
Discussion: “Am I Still Black If…” — discussion of myths, stereotypes and facts in African-American society
Book Reading: “Top Billing Act-Part 1” — four African authors, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kwame Dawes, Helon Habila and Binyavanga Wainaina offer a book reading, discussion and signing.