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Black Heritage Month 2017

Posted in: African American Studies, CHSS News

Feature image for Black Heritage Month 2017

We look forward to sharing the depth and richness of Black history and heritage with you during February. This year’s theme is: A Legacy of Triumph Enlightens Our Path Forward.

  • Opening Day – Wednesday, Feb. 1, 11:45 – 2pm
    • Processional from College Hall to flagpole
      • Libation
      • Proclamation
      • Flag raising
      • Black National Anthem
      • Welcome
    • Opening Day Program in Student Center 411
      • Overview of Theme
      • Presentation: We Are Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams
      • Champions of Change Award presented to Professor Emeritus, Dr. Daniel Williams
      • Reception
      • Announcements
    • Student Center Lobby, 11:30-4pm, (Ladies First)
  • Feb 13 – HerStory Hidden
    • Student Center, Room 411 7-9pm
    • 1pm – 2:30pm, Business School Room 101
    • 8:05 p.m., University Hall, 1070
    • Feliciano SBUS, Room 140, noon – 1:30 pm
    • Student Center Lobby, 11:30-2:30; 10:30-1pm)
    • Machuga Heights Multipurpose Room, 2-4pm (OSAU)
    • Montclair Public Library, 7-9pm
    • African American Studies will present the Champion Of Change Award posthumously to Lt. Col. Watson; There will be a shuttle bus between the University and the Montclair Public Library.
    • 3-5pm (Univ Hall 1070)
    • 5:30 -9pm (Ladies First)
  • Feb 24 & 25 – Day of Absence; Michael Allen, Director
    • Fox Theater, 7:30pm
    • Post-Performance Panel Discussion on Feb 24
    • UH 2004, 8:30-10pm
  • Feb 28 – Closing ceremony (OSAU, NASO)
    • Student Center Ballrooms