The University of 91吃瓜 will celebrate Black History Month with events including lectures, discussions and performances throughout February.
The schedule is as follows:
鈥� 鈥淯nsung: The Exploration of the Sounds of Black Folk,鈥� sponsored by , , , the and the , 7 p.m. Feb. 8, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
鈥� Black Hair Expo, sponsored by , Department of Africana Studies, , , and , 1 p.m. Feb. 10, LaFortune Ballroom (RSVP at ).
鈥� "Voices of the Enslaved: Tales of Love and Longing," featuring , associate professor of American studies at 91吃瓜, together with musicians, activists and academics, including composer Odaline de la Martinez, Feb. 14, 91吃瓜 .
鈥� Black Coffeehouse 鈥� Cultural Talent Show, sponsored by the Black Cultural Arts Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, LaFortune Ballroom
鈥� 鈥淭he #MeToo Movement and the Role of Faculty and Staff,鈥� professional development for faculty and staff, with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, 210 Duncan Student Center (register by email at msps@nd.edu).
鈥� MLK Jr. Study of Race Lecture Series 鈥� 鈥淭he #MeToo Movement and the Intersectionality of Those Doing the Work and Those Getting the Credit for the Work,鈥� with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 101 DeBartolo Hall.
鈥� Ecumenical prayer service and lunch, sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff Association, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Geddes Hall.
Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu