Black History Month • February 2008
EVENTS
Friday, February 1
MLK Celebration with "David Raibon: No Hate in 08"
Time: 6pm Reception, 7:30 pm Program
Location: Mark Twain Ballroom, Memorial Union
Description:
Actor and talented stand-up comedian, David Raigon will be the featured speaker at MU's Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration. For more details visit the MLK website
"The Roots" Concert
Time: 7 pm
Location: Jesse Auditorium
Description:
$20 students, (student charge available) $25 public, tickets on sale at the Brady Box office, 573-882-4640. Event sponsored by MSA/GPC
Saturday, February 2
MoHIP Theatre
Time: 6:30pm
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, 18 and under $2 for ticket info call 660-882-7977. Sponsors: The State Historical Society of Missouri, University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Theater and Friends of Historic Boonville
Soul Food Dinner
Time: 4-6pm
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”. Cost is $7.
February 3-7
Men's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Time: 7-9:00 pm
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, February 7
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: noon
Location: 323 Gentry Hall
Description:
“Swahili Language: Linking the Diaspora to Africa” Guest Speaker: Loise Wambuguh, Graduate Student Forestry Department
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Time: 7 pm
Location: Jesse Hall Auditorium
Description:
Dr. Michel Eric Dyson, Professor at Georgetown University, is one of the worlds most renowned public intellectuals, lecturer and author who addresses issues of race and culture. Q&A and book signing to follow presentation
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February 10-28
We Always Swing Jazz Series
Time: 7 pm
Location: Jesse Auditorium
Description:
10 - 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, February 12
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: noon
Location: 323 Gentry Hall
Description:
“Bridging the Gap between the Civil Rights and Hip- Hop Generation”. Guest Speaker: Jessie Adolph, English Ph.D. Candidate
African American Film & Discussion
Time:6:30 pm
Location: Armory Sports Center
Description:
"Pride" Contact Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-6378
African American Film & Discussion
Time:6:30 pm
Location: Armory Sports Center
Description:
"Pride" Contact Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-6378
Lloyd L. Gaines Commemoration and Portrait Unveiling
Time: 5:30 pm
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, Dr. Dewayne Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Harris-Stowe State University. Reception following program.
February 14-17
Big XII Conference on Black Student Government
Location: Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, OK
Description:
"The Revival: A New Blueprint for Success" "Cost: Registration, lodging, and transportation $106 student charge available at the Brady Box Office or call 573-882-4640 Sponsor: Legion of Black Collegians
Monday, February 18
The History of Hip-Hop
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Description:
Guest speaker local Hip Hop artist: W-A-R-R-I-O-R. Event Sponsored by the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.
Wednesday, February 20
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Description:
TBD
Thursday, February 21
Third Thursday
Time: 7 pm
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Description:
Third Thursday presents “Soulphistication”. Come meet and mingle while enjoying free soul food and great music. Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee.
"The Essence of Liberty: Free Black Women During the Slave Era"
Time: 7 pm
Location: 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO
Description:
Dr. Wilma King, History Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia will be the guest speaker at the Missouri State Archives.
Thursday, February 22
DWELE Concert "Night of Neosoul"
Time: 7 pm
Location: Jesse Auditorium
Description:
Cost: $15 students (student charge available) $20 public, tickets on sale at the Brady Box Office, 573-882-4640. Sponsor: MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee
Kids Day
Time: 7 pm
Location: Jesse Auditorium
Description:
Moving Ahead Program. Children ages 5-12 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, February 24
Black History Month Art Show Reception
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center
Gospel Explosion & Soul Food Celebration
Time: 3 pm
Location: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash
We Always Swing Jazz Series: Terell Stafford Quintet
- February 24 - Murry's 3:30 pm & 7 pm
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 am
Terrell Stafford's "History of Jazz Trumpet" Free and open to the public
- February 25 - MU School of Music, Loeb Hall, 2 pm
Master Class/Clinic
- February 26 - Hickman High School Auditorium, 10 am
Annual Children's Concert. Contact Jazz Series to reserve space
- February 26 - Eugene Field Elementary School, 1:30 pm
"Jazz in the Schools", Open only to Eugene Field Elementary School
Wednesday, February 27
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Time: Noon
Location: Ellis Library Room 159
Description:
Guest Speaker: Addae Ahmad presents "Malcolm X: Revolutionary for the Ages"
Thursday, February 28
Black History Month Knowledge Bowl
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Ellis Library Room 159
Description:
Come 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
February 1-29 Black History Month Art Exhibits
"Songs of My People"
Location: Ellis Library
"Collective Inspiration"
Location: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Description:
Featuring artists Kenny Green, Askia Nasir Bilal, Adelia Parker, Ali Halane and also featuring Columbia’s upcoming artists.
City of Columbia Black History Exhibit
Location: Our staff will bring the exhibit to you
Description:
Our staff will give a presentation Monday - Friday in February. Organizations, schools, etc., please call Bill at 874-6379 for 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.
Special Thanks to all Black History Month Sponsors:
- Black Studies Program
- Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
- Legion of Black Collegians
- Trulaske College of Business
- School of Accountancy
- Department of Finance
- Department of Management
- Department of Marketing
- Sinclair School of Nursing
- College of Education
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- School of Law
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- School of Health Professions
- School of Medicine
- Black History Month Committee
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information call 573-882-6229 or 573-882-2664
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