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Campus events mark Black History Month

February 10, 2010 By Kiera Wiatrak

To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.

Highlights are listed below and are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

Today (Feb. 10)

  • The “Passed But Still Present: Icons of Black History” exhibit begins and will be displayed until Thursday, March 11. The exhibit features drawings by Odyssey Project founder Stanley Sallay. The drawings portray deceased figures who were influential in black history and are showcased in the Health Sciences Learning Center all day during the one-month period. Information.
  • The Wisconsin Union hosts the Distinguished Lecture Series. Musician, lyricist, actor and political activist Derrick Ashong speaks about engaging today’s youth to put meaning back into music. Free tickets will be available at the Union Theater Box Office on the Monday of the full week prior to the lecture. Information.

Thursday, Feb. 11

  • The WBSU discusses body image at its Taboo Series at 7 p.m. in the MSC lounge. Information.

Friday, Feb. 12

  • “Just Bust!” is a monthly open mic night sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives. The event will take place at 9 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Memorial Union. Information.

Saturday, Feb. 13

  • WBSU invites the community to join in tutoring children at Family Voices of Wisconsin at 10 a.m. Information.

Monday, Feb. 15

  • The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosts a lecture about issues in the black community at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Play Circle. Information.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

  • “Haiti Past and Present” film series shows “Aristide and the Endless Revolution,” a 2005 documentary about the former president of Haiti and the corruption under his administration. Watch at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Library Commons. Information.

Friday, Feb. 19

  • Christopher Walker, assistant professor in the Dance Program, colleagues and acclaimed black student artists showcase the Moonshine ritual at the Friday Forum in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space at 3:30 p.m. The Moonshine ritual traditionally takes place under the full moon where people share stories through song, dance, poetry and rhythms. The performance will include African and African-Caribbean dance, hip-hop, spoken word, poetry, drumming, singing and more. Information.

Saturday, Feb. 20

  • WBSU invites the community to join in tutoring children at Family Voices of Wisconsin at 10 a.m. Information.

Sunday, Feb. 21

  • The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority presents “Wearing our Crowns,” a play exploring the African tradition of adorning the head with covering at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Play Circle. Information.

Tuesday, Feb. 23

  • “Haiti Past and Present” film series shows “Profit and Nothing But,” a 2001 documentary about capitalism and the profit motive in Haiti. Watch it in the Memorial Library Commons at 4 p.m. Information.

Wednesday, Feb. 24

  • The WBSU addresses its issue of the semester — the criminal justice system and its effects on the black community — in the MSC lounge at 7 p.m. Information.

Thursday, Feb. 25

  • The WBSU discusses homophobia as part of its Taboo Series in the MSC lounge at 7 p.m. Information.

Friday, Feb. 26

  • The WBSU holds the “Black Men’s Forum” at 6 p.m. in Ogg Hall to discuss the realities of being a black man. Information.
  • The WBSU sponsors the “Throwback Party” featuring ‘80s and ‘90s music in Tripp Commons at 9 p.m. Information.

Saturday, Feb. 27

  • WBSU invites the community to join in tutoring children at Family Voices of Wisconsin at 10 a.m. Information.

Sunday, Feb. 28

  • The WBSU sponsors the “Black History Experience Program — Celebrating Black History through the Arts” at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Play Circle. Information.

Tuesday, March 2

  • “Haiti Past and Present” film series shows “Port-au Prince is Mine,” a 2000 documentary about overpopulation, lack of urban infrastructure and environmental degradation in Port-au Prince, Haiti. Watch it at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Library Commons. Information.