February 2008 Black History Month
Friday February 1
In observance of Black History Month, the African American Cultural Center presents an evening with Dr. Robert Bullard – 5:00 pm- Konover Auditorium, Dodd Center
Dr. Robert D. Bullard is the Ware Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University. His scholarship has distinguished him as one of the leading experts on environmental justice and race and the environment. He is one of the planners of the First and Second National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit. Dr. Bullard served on President Clinton’s Transition Team in the Natural Resources and Environment Cluster (Department of Energy, Interior, Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency). He is the author of fourteen books that address environmental justice, environmental racism, urban land use, facility permitting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, suburban sprawl, and smart growth. His book, Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality(Westview Press, 2000), is a standard text in the environmental justice field. Please join the AACC in this educational lecture on a growing problem in the United States. A reception and book signing will immediately follow the event.
Sunday, February 3
Superbowl Party – 4:00 pm – AACC Community Room
Put your game face on and come watch the Super Bowl at the AACC.
Monday February 4
Last day to add/drop courses without additional signatures
Wednesday Febraury 6
SUBOG Lecture with Irene Monroe - 7:00pm - S U Theatre Co sponsored by the Rainbow Center and African American Cultural Center
Rev. Irene Monroe is a religion columnist, public theologian, and speaker. As an African American feminist theologian, she speaks for a sector of society that is frequently invisible. Monroe is a sought-after speaker, preacher and writer about women’s spirituality and gender issues. She conducts workshops on women's healing, bodies and spirituality. Presently, Monroe, writes several regular columns. Her columns are an integration of African American, gender, queer and religious studies. As an religion columnist, Monroe tries to inform the public of the role religion plays in discrimination against LGBT people and how religious intolerance and fundamentalism not only shatters the goal of democracy, but also aids in perpetuating other forms of oppressions such as racism, sexism, classism and anti- Semitism.
http://www.irenemonroe.com/
Tuesday, February 5
Meet and Greet Luncheon with Dr. Andrea LaVigne - 12:00pm- AACC Community
Come join us for a luncheon with Dr. Andrea LaVigne, a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut. Come learn about the responsibilities and ask questions all while enjoying a great brunch.
“The fear that had shackled us all across the years left us suddenly when we were in that church, together.”
~ Lani Guinier
Thursday February 7
Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes- 5:30- AACC Community Room
This film provides a riveting examination of representations of manhood in hip-hop culture. Director Byron Hurt, former college quarterback, gender violence prevention educator and longtime hip-hop fan, pays tribute to hip-hop while challenging the rap music industry to take responsibility for too often perpetuating, deeply conservative styles of manhood the glamorizes sexism, violence, and homophobia. Come to the AACC to partake in a discussion of the film.
Saturday February 9
Mahogany Ball – 7:00 pm – Student Union Ballroom
This event is help by the Black Students Association. There will be dinner and dancing and the crowning of Mr. and Ms. Mahogany. Come strut your stuff and walk the walk at Mahogany 2007! Only $25 and $15 with membership! Tickets will be available from BSA
Black History Month Game Show - 9:00pm - SU Lobby
Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities and UCONN Late Night
Friday February 15
African American Faculty and Staff Association Meeting – 12 noon – AACC Community Room
Tyler Perry Movie Night- 7:00pm – AACC Community Room
Saturday February 16
SUBOG & NPHC Step Show “Stepping for Change” - 7:00pm - Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
$5 UConn Students, $10 Greek Affiliates with Letters, $15 All other with college ID, $20 General Public Tickets on Sale January 23, 2008
Monday, February 18
Advisory Board Meeting- 4:00pm- AACC Lounge
Staff Meeting- 5:30 pm- AACC Lounge
Thursday February 21
Crooked Road Straight with Tina Brown – 5:30 pm – AACC Community Room
Tina Brown discusses the path taken by Linda, a second-generation welfare recipient and a heroin addict, over five harrowing decades in Hartford, Connecticut, one of American’s poorest cities. Tina Brown is an accomplished journalist whose work explores the roots of urban crime, criminal courts and social trends at The Hartford Courant.
Hot Chocolate Sweet Soul History Quiz Show – 7:00 pm – AACC Lounge
Who was the first African American to fly around the world? On January 31, 1934 who was the first African American to perform in the White House? Do you know? Come test your knowledge at the AACC about Black history and win a prize!
“We don’t hate nobody because of the color of their skin. We hate oppression.”
~ Bobby Seale
Saturday, February 23
HuskyTHON – 6:00 pm to Sunday 12:00 pm – Hugh S. Greer Field House
HuskyTHON is an 18 Hour dance marathon coordinated by students from the University of Connecticut and the Children’s Miracle Network. It is a fundraising event to raise money and support for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Participating organizations: $2, UConn Students: $4, Non-UConn students: $5.
Mr. and Ms. Black UConn Pageant – 6:00 pm – Student Union Ballroom
The African American Cultural Center presents the 2008 Mr. and Ms. Black UConn Pageant; Dynamic Duos. If you would like to participate application deadline is February 4th, applications are in the AACC.
"Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on to you all. She loves you."
~ From the Play Fences
Sunday, February 24
The Bluest Eye Stage Play – 7:30 pm - Hartford Stage, Hartford, CT
The center will be take a trip to the Hartford Stage to see The Bluest Eye Stage play. Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison’s heart-wrenching masterpiece is a haunting and tragic portrait of a black girl’s coming of age in the racially turbulent 1940s. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove prays for her eyes to turn blue so that she will be beautiful, so that people will love her, so that her world will be different.
Thursday February 28
Meet and Greet Luncheon with President Michael Hogan- 12 noon – AACC Community Room
Come to the AACC to have lunch with the new president of the University of Connnecitut Michael Hogan. Come ask questions and see what plans he has for the university.
Friday, February 29
Black History Month Family Dinner – 5:30 pm- AACC Community Room
This event will be in recognition of the accomplishments of the University of Connecticut’s student athletes and student employess. This event will be invitation only due to limited space.
“Education is the primary tool of emancipation and liberation of African Americans for our fight for true equality in this country.”
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