Mount Union College is planning a variety of events in celebration and recognition of Black History Month.
Author and hip-hop historian Kevin Powell will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Dewald Chapel.
One of the leading voices of his generation, Powell is a writer, community activist, hip-hop historian, public speaker and entrepreneur. Educated at Rutgers University, he has published seven books, including “Someday We’ll All Be Free.” His address will be followed by a book signing in the Hoover-Price Campus Center.
The Monty Alexander Trio will be performing at the Mount Union Theatre on Sunday, February 10 at 3 p.m.
The annual Black Student Union Soul Food Dinner and Fashion Show will be held on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Solarium of HPCC. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students, $4 for children and free for children three and under.
“Kingdom” will be shown on Movie Night on Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Room of HPCC.
“Heartbeat Africa – an Afro-centric percussion performance, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Mount Union Theatre.
On Sunday, February 24, the Black Student Union Production “A Journey through Reality: Understanding and Escaping Stereotypes” will be held at 7 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall.
For more information, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at (330) 823-7288.
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http://www2.muc.edu/Newsroom/January08/black_ history_month_events_2008.aspx
