Reflections on the Past Impetus For the Future

1994 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing as Chicago Bureau Chief of the New York Times: Isabel Wilkerson, author: The Warmth of Other Suns
Pre-Program 11:15 a.m. Speaker 11:30 a.m. Ciccone Theatre

Wed., February 1

Tue., February 21

The Empowerment of the AfricanAmerican Student: Best Practices for Overcoming Obstacles to Learning and Academic Success Speaker: Baruti Kafele
6:00 p.m., Moses Family Meeting & Training Center, Room TEC-128

Tues., February 7

A Panel of Civil Rights Movement Icons: Jibreel Khazan - Sit-Ins; Judge George Bundy Smith - Freedom Rides; Annie Pearl Avery - Marches
1:45 3:00 p.m., Ciccone Theatre

Thurs., February 23

Between Worlds: The Influences of African Art From the Collection of Dr. Brian Healy
Sponsored by CSIU, West Hall, Room W-329-A Exhibit will be from February 23rd to March 22nd

Fri., February 24
Closing Banquet
Honoring Our Scholars 6:00 p.m., Moses Family Meeting &

Training Center, Room TEC-128

Please note the following:

Mon., March 26, 2012

African American Women in Suburbia

Thurs., February 9

Co-Sponsored by The Black History Month Committee and Suburban Studies Group

African American Women: History of Marriage and Labor Speaker: Tera Hunter, Princeton Professor of History and the Center for African American Studies
11:35 a.m. 12:25 p.m., Ciccone Theatre

Past Programs Co-Sponsored by The Black History Month Committee:

Thurs., November 10, 2011

Mon., February 13

Marching America featuring The Covenant Choir and Voices of America Marching for Freedom

A Tribute to Black Music: Sylvia Robinson - Her Life and Her Legacy; Heavy D - Hip Hop Icon and Actor Special Guest: Tyrese Gibson
11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m., Ciccone Theatre

Thurs., November 17, 2011

Dialogue on Gang Violence Between Hip-Hop Pioneers and Law Enforcement Officers

Wed., February 15

Black Business Summit: Radio Show Host Uncle Ralph, Hot 97 Starting Your Own Business
11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Ciccone Theatre

Black History Celebration Committee

Prof. Jeania Adams, Co-Chair Prof. Celeste Finney, Co-Chair Prof. April Adams Mr. Wilson Aguilar Dr. Stafford Barton Dr. Ralph Choonoo Dr. Keith Chu Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels, Interim Exec. Asst. to the Pres. Mr. Hosea DeShields Dr. Phil Dolce Prof. Maureen Ellis-Davis Prof. Gemma Figaro Prof. Fitzgerald Georges Prof. Dallas Gray Ms. Tia Ivanko Ms. Vannette John Dr. Al-Hafiz Mahmoud Ms. Aretha McMillan Mr. Nestor Melendez, Interim Asst. Dean of Students Dr. Ron Milon Mr. Lamont Pride Dr. Lou Ethel Roliston Prof. Sarai Wilkins Prof. Paula Williams Dr. Jon Yasin Community Committee Members Ms. Jeanette Curtis-Rideau Mr. Arnold Brown

A Night at the World-Famous Apollo Theater and Dinner at Londels Restaurant

Bus leaves parking lot B at 4:30 p.m.

Thurs., February 16

The Many Faces of Domestic Violence in Our Community

5:45 p.m. Introduction and Welcome 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Laila Muhammad 6:30 7:30 p.m. Play: Something To Cry For 7:30 7:45 p.m. Intermission 7:45 8:45 p.m. Play: From Ashes to Angels Dust 8:45 9:15 p.m. Speaker: Juanita Gaddey 9:15 9:45 p.m. Q & A Co-Sponsored by Violence Intervention Prevention (VIP) Ciccone Theatre

Please, join us!!

Reflections on the Past Impetus For the Future

Groups needing reserved seats, please phone in advance

For information, call 201-447-7215 or email rchoonoo@bergen.edu; www.bergen.edu

All are welcome All events are free unless indicated

Black History Month events are co-sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the Office of Community and Cultural Affairs.

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