Date: Jan 24, 2008

Hofstra University Celebrates Black History Month

An Art Exhibit, a Multicultural film, a Harlem Renaissance Tour and a Poetry Slam highlight Black History Month at Hofstra

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University will celebrate Black History Month with a number of multi-cultural events that pay tribute to the contributions that African Americans have made to society.

"Black history is American history. This month is a dynamic opportunity for Hofstra students and University community members to expand and deepen their knowledge of the African Diaspora,” said Assistant Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs Pamela Phayme. “The Black History Month program calendar features a wide variety of programs exploring elements of African, African American, and Caribbean culture; there’s truly something for everyone!"

The first celebration of Black history occurred February 12, 1926 when American Historian Carter G.Woodson established Black History Week to remember and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African heritage. In 1976 the week was expanded into Black History Month.

Some Black History Month events are free and open to the public. For more information please visit the Web site at www.hofstra.edu or call 516-463-6796.

Monday, February 4, 2008

4:30 p.m. 204 Brower Hall, South Campus
“The Magnificent African Cake” Film and Discussion
Sponsored by the Labor Studies Program

6:30 - 8 p.m. Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, South Campus
“The Role of the Civil Rights Movement in 21st Century Politics”
Speaker: Fred Brewington, civil rights attorney
Sponsored by Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

7 p.m. Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, South Campus
Conversation with Willie Cole
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum

Thursday, February 7, 2008

 3:00 p.m. Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, South Campus
Howardena Pindell: An Artist’s Evolution
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum

 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery
African American Highlights Opening Reception

5:30 p.m. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Black History Month Opening Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs

Sunday, February 10, 2008

2 p.m. Monroe Lecture center Theater
Unforgettable: A Musical Tribute to Nat King Cole
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Cultural Center

Monday, February 11, 2008

6 p.m. Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater
“When the Levees Broke: A Requiem for Hurricane Katrina”- A Spike Lee Joint
Multicultural Film and Discussion Series
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and ALFSA

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

9 p.m. Middle Plaza Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Willie Lynch: Racism and American Society Today
Sponsored by the NAACP and the African Caribbean Society

Thursday, February 14, 2008

4 p.m. The Career Center, South Campus
INROADS Information Session
Sponsored by INROADS Inc. and The Career Center

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

9 p.m. Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, South Campus
Slavery: A Few Hundred Years and Counting
Sponsored by the NAACP, NOAH Program, and the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

4:30 p.m. Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
State of the Black Community Town Hall Meeting: The Campus and Beyond
This Educate ’08 Program is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs


Saturday, February 23, 2008

8:30 a.m.
Harlem Experiential Learning Trip
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and Harlem Heritage Tours

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

9 p.m. Middle Plaza Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Immigration Raids: A Continuous Struggle
Sponsored by the NAACP and Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

11:15 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Main Floor
Black History Month Readings
Sponsored by the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library

11:15 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Guest Lecturer Bart Jones
Sponsored by the Latin and Caribbean Studies Department

3 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus
Abstract Expressionism and the African-American Artist
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum, The New York Council for the Humanities

Thursday, February 28, 2008

7 p.m. Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Ebony Exposure Poetry Slam
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and the NAACP

Friday, March 7, 2008

9:30 a.m.
Harlem Cultural Tour
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum

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