Media advisory: Black History Month Events Planned at MU
Jan. 31, 2008
Story Contact: Emily Smith, (573) 882-3346, SmithEA@missouri.edu
WHAT: The University of Missouri will host a series of events for Black History Month 2008. This year’s theme is “Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism.” Events will include lectures, art exhibits, musical performances, films and panel discussions. See attached schedule for a complete list of activities.
WHO: Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
WHEN: Ongoing throughout February-See attached schedule for details.
WHERE: Various locations at MU and select locations off the MU campus-See attached schedule for details.
NOTE: Black History Month is an annual celebration of African-American history. This celebration has existed since 1926, when Carter G. Woodson organized the first Negro History Week. Woodson selected the second week of February because it coincided with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Over the years, Negro History Week developed into today’s Black History Month, a four-week-long celebration each February.
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Black History Month 2008
“Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism”
Friday, Feb. 1
MLK Celebration with "David Raibon: No Hate in 08"
Time: 6 p.m. Reception, 7:30 p.m. Program
Location: Mark Twain Ballroom, Memorial Union, MU Campus
Description: Actor and talented stand-up comedian, David Raigon will be the featured speaker at MU's Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration.
"The Roots" Concert
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jesse Auditorium, MU Campus
Description: $20 students, (student charge available) $25 public, tickets on sale at the Brady office, 573-882-4640.
Saturday, Feb. 2
MoHIP Theatre
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Thespian Hall, Boonville, Mo.
Description: William Wells Brown’s Leap for Freedom: The Life and Writings of William Wells Brown. Clyde Ruffin as William Wells Brown, the man who escaped from slavery and became an accomplished speaker and the first published black playwright in the United States. $5 for adults, $2 for 18 and under. For ticket info call 660-882-7977. Sponsors: The State Historical Society of Missouri, University of Missouri Department of Theater and Friends of Historic Boonville
Soul Food Dinner
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash St.
Description: The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Columbia Alumnae Chapter invite you to join them for a “Soul Food Dinner”. The cost is $7.
Sunday – Thursday, Feb. 3-7
Men's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Douglas High School Gymnasium
Description: Double-elimination tournament for males ages 15 and up. $25 per team. Contact Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-6378 for more details
Thursday, Feb. 7
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: noon
Location: 323 Gentry Hall, MU Campus
Description: “Swahili Language: Linking the Diaspora to Africa” Guest Speaker: Loise Wambuguh, graduate student, Forestry Department.
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Michael Eric Dyson
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jesse Hall Auditorium, MU Campus
Description: Michel Eric Dyson, professor at Georgetown University, is one of the world’s most renowned public intellectuals, lecturer and author who addresses issues of race and culture. Q&A and book signing to follow presentation
Sunday, Feb. 10
We Always Swing Jazz Series
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jesse Auditorium, MU Campus
Description: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Cost: Reserved Seats $30/$40 on sale at Ticketmaster outlets or Jazz Series Box Office @ 573-449-3001
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: noon
Location: 323 Gentry Hall, MU Campus
Description: “Bridging the Gap between the Civil Rights and Hip- Hop Generation.” Guest Speaker: Jessie Adolph, English doctoral candidate
African American Film & Discussion
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Armory Sports Center
Description: View the movie “Pride.” Contact Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-6378 for more information.
Lloyd L. Gaines Commemoration and Portrait Unveiling
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Description: Join us as we commemorate the United States Supreme Court’s decision ordering the State of Missouri to admit Lloyd Gaines to the University of Missouri or provide another school of equal stature within the state borders. Guest speaker, Dewayne Smith, vice president for academic affairs, Harris-Stowe State University. Reception following program.
Thursday – Sunday, Feb. 14-17
Big XII Conference on Black Student Government
Location: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Description: "The Revival: A New Blueprint for Success" The cost for registration, lodging, and transportation is $106. Student charge is available at the Brady Box Office or call 573-882-4640. Sponsor: Legion of Black Collegians
Monday, Feb. 18
The History of Hip-Hop
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Description: Guest speaker is local Hip Hop artist: W-A-R-R-I-O-R.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Description: TBD
Thursday, Feb. 21
Third Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, MU Campus
Description: Third Thursday presents “Soulphistication.” Meet and mingle while enjoying free soul food and music. Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee.
"The Essence of Liberty: Free Black Women During the Slave Era"
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Mo.
Description: Wilma King, University of Missouri professor of history will be the guest speaker at the Missouri State Archives.
Thursday, Feb. 22
DWELE Concert "Night of Neosoul"
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jesse Auditorium, MU Campus
Description: Cost is $15 for students (student charge available) or $20 for the public, tickets on sale at the Brady office, 573-882-4640. Sponsor: MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee
Kids Day
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jesse Auditorium, MU Campus
Description: The “Moving Ahead Program” for children ages five to 12 will portray great African-American achievers. Sponsored by the Columbia Housing Authority. For more information contact Carol Zu-Bolton or Micahla Braxton at 573-673-2402
Sunday, Feb. 24
Black History Month Art Show Reception
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center, MU Campus
Gospel Explosion & Soul Food Celebration
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash, Columbia, Mo.
We Always Swing Jazz Series: Terell Stafford Quintet
• Feb. 24 - Murry's 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Cost: Reserved seats $16-$35, student discount available. Tickets on
sale at Ticketmaster and Jazz Series Box Office at 573-449-3001.
• February 25 - Friends Room, Daniel Boone Regional Library 11:45 a.m.
Terrell Stafford's "History of Jazz Trumpet" Free and open to the public.
• February 25 - MU School of Music, Loeb Hall, 2 p.m.
Master Class/Clinic.
• February 26 - Hickman High School Auditorium, 10 a.m.
Annual Children's Concert.
• February 26 - Eugene Field Elementary School, 1:30 p.m.
"Jazz in the Schools,” open only to Eugene Field Elementary School students and employees.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: Noon
Location: Room 159, Ellis Library, MU Campus
Description: Guest Speaker: Addae Ahmad, “Malcolm X: Revolutionary for the Ages.”
Thursday, Feb.28
Black History Month Knowledge Bowl
Time: Noon
Location: Room 159, Ellis Library, MU Campus
Description: Test your knowledge while having fun and learning important facts about Black history. Prizes will be awarded. For more information or to register your team call 882-2664. Refreshments will be served.
Feb. 1-29 Black History Month Art Exhibits
"Songs of My People"
Location: Ellis Library, MU Campus
"Collective Inspiration"
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, MU Campus
Description: Featuring artists including Kenny Green, Askia Nasir Bilal, Adelia Parker and Ali Halane.
City of Columbia Black History Exhibit
Location: Mobile exhibit
Description: Staff will give a presentation Monday - Friday in February for organizations, schools, etc. Call Bill at 874-6379 for information and reservations.
The State Historical Society of Missouri: Negro Soldier
Description: This painting depicts an African-American soldier marching forward on a World War II Battlefield. Thomas Hart Benton’s image celebrates the service of Black men in uniform at a time when segregation and prejudice were often legally sanctioned realities in America.All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information call 573-882-6229 or 573-882-2664.