Wednesday,
February 1
Black History Month Official Opening Ceremony
Join
us for the opening ceremony featuring the spoken word artistry and
music of Rye, The Midnight Sun and the Steve Eldridge Trio. Learn
about upcoming Black History Month events, and be inspired by the
live entertainment.
Time:
Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Meet the Artists Reception to honor the Life &
Legacy of Dr. Jean Thomas
Artists featured are those whom Dr. Jean Thomas brought to
Foothill for Black History Month in past years.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: KJ's Cafe, Room 3525
Free Admission
Monday, February 6
National African American Read-In
This
annual event features the poet and musician, Avotcja, and members of
Modupe, her spoken-word band. We invite you to select and be prepared
to read from the work of your favorite African American
poet or author. Co-sponsored by the National Council for Teachers of
English, Foothill College Bookstore and Foothill Language Arts
Division.
Time:
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Tuesday, February 7
Black History Month Lecture Series Part I-Manu Ampin Presents the
Nile Valley & Ancient African Civilization
The classical African civilizations of the Nile Valley represent the
longest recorded history of advanced civilizations in the world.
These Black civilizations produced some of the greatest achievements
in world history in mathematics, astronomy, astrology, engineering,
medicine and writing. Co-sponsored by Foothill Business & Social
Sciences Division.
Time:
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Semans Library, Room 3523
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 8
Race Car Showcase: African Americans & Auto Racing
Clyde
Flewellen and David Mills, professional race car owners and drivers,
bring their cars to campus for a showcase, and to lead a discussion
of opportunities, challenges and history of African Americans in the
racing industry.
Time:
Expo from 10 a.m.-noon; panel discussion from noon- 1p.m.
Location: Expo in Library Quad; discussion in Library Quad
Event Tent
Free Admission
Thursday, February 9
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Lecture & Demonstration
More than 1,800 Bay Area grade school students will see the show, get
a campus tour and eat lunch on campus. For many of these students,
this is their first performing arts experience.
Time:
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission
Friday, February 10
Meet the Artists Reception to Honor of the Life &
Legacy of Dr. Jean Thomas
Artists featured are those whom Jean Thomas brought to
Foothill for Black History Month in past years.
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: KJ's Cafe, Room 3525
Free Admission
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performance
This
contemporary dance company with a repertoire of modern, jazz, ethnic
and spiritual works returns to Foothill for an evening of excellence
and elegance. The 100 Voice Mass Choir from Emanuel
Baptist Church of San Jose will accompany DBDT's rendition of the
Spiritual Suite. A reception follows the performance in the Library
Quad Event Tent.
Time: 8p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Tickets are $15, students with OwlCard; $25, general.
To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
Tuesday, February 14
Black History Month Lecture Series Part II-Colored Museum Film &
Panel Discussion
Mainstream Black theater has evolved since George C. Wolfe's
1979 production The Colored Museum, opened off-Broadway and
deflated Black stereotypes in America. Three of the eleven original
vignettes will be discussed and facilitated by Foothill College
English Instructor Natalia Menendez, M.A., and Foothill College
Psychology Instructor Harry Saterfield, Ph.D.
Time:
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 15
Am I Ready to Be My Brother's Keeper?
Being our brother's keeper implies that we are ready to operate
within a cultural framework with relevant knowledge, resources, and
skills to help the people. This session acknowledges the multiple
identities we have, but deals primarily with the mental attitude,
cultural priorities, and personal commitment necessary to be a
brother's keeper. Presenters: Alonzo Jones, associate dean of
Student Life, Arizona State University; Lasana Hotep, director for
African American Men of
ASU (AAMASU), Arizona State University.
Time:
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Semans Library, Room 3523
Free Admission
Thursday, February 16
The "N" Word: A Message of Madness
Take an interactive, challenging, and thorough look at the history of
the "N" word using books and video footage. The session is rated "R"
because we will speak, critique and listen to the "N" word in an
attempt to feel its effects, understand its impact and answer some
difficult and important questions: Where will we hear the word next?
Why are many White people afraid to use the "N" word? What effect has
rap music had on the word? Why does it seem to be acceptable for
Blacks and not for Whites to say the "N" word? Why aren't more people
upset and taking a stronger stand against rap music and/or the use of
the "N" word? Presenter: Eddie Moore Jr., Ph.D.
Time:
Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Friday, February 17 & Saturday, February 18
8th Annual California Student Association of Community
Colleges Black
Caucus Leadership Conference
Students from across the California Community College system
will learn leadership concepts to empower student leaders of African
ancestry; discuss successful models/practices that build community
outreach and involvement; and address advocacy and organizational
development of Afro-centric organizations at the community college
level. Contact: Foothill Student Activities & Affairs Dean Don
Dorsey, (650) 949-7389.
Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20
Presidents' Holiday Observance; campus closed
In
observance of the Presidents' Days holidays, Foothill College is
closed Feb. 17-20. Weekday and weekend classes do not meet.
Tuesday, February 21
Black History Month Lecture Series Part III-Social
& Personal Responsibility
In celebration of AIDS Awareness Week and Black Entertainment
Television's (BET) 25th anniversary, Jeffrey I. Johnson will visit Foothill.
He has brought his political and social activism to BET as the host
and producer of The Cousin Jeff Chronicles, a series of
mini-documentaries that tell the stories of Black and Latino
communities. An AME minister, public speaker, and former vice
president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Johnson can be seen
weekly on Rap City engaging and enlightening young
viewers on important political and social issues. He also does
segments on BET's 106 & Park and Access Granted. He
will discuss social, personal and AIDS awareness along with issues
pertaining to
safe sex, peer pressure, alcohol and drugs. Co-sponsored by Health
Services Office.
Time:
Noon-2 p.m.
Location: Appreciation Hall, Room 1501
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 22
8th Annual African Achievers Awards
This event will recognize outstanding scholars, leaders and achievers
of African descent from Foothill College. Foothill alumnus Marc
Spears, noted sports columnist for the Denver Post, is the
featured speaker. Special guests include African American students
from area high schools. Co-sponsored by the Denver Post.
Time:
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission
Saturday, February 25
Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Concert
Continuing in the Black History Month tradition of celebrating
culture, take a walk through history from Negro spirituals to Gospel
melodies. A complimentary reception follows the performance in the
Library Quad Event Tent.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Tickets: $7, students with OwlCard; $10, general. To
purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
Tuesday, February 28
Scholarships—A Wealth of Untapped Dollars
The power of education is the opportunity it gives you-opportunity
that can change your life. Students of all ethnicities and
backgrounds are invited to learn about scholarships to help finance
their education at Foothill College.
Time:
Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission
