Events look at African-American
history from slaves to scholars
Looking at the history of African Americans at U.Va., as well
as in the United States, the Office of African-American Affairs
and other sponsors will present several guest speakers and events
to celebrate African-American Heritage Month in February. Highlights
include: University guides giving weekly tours focusing on black
history starting Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.; Black Love Day Feb. 13, celebrating
atonement, reconciliation and demonstrations of love, with a gathering
at 7 p.m. in Newcomb Hall featuring poetry, song, dance, art and
a Feb. 19 symposium on W.E.B. Du Bois The Souls of
Black Folk. Events are free and open to the public. For
details, call 924-7923.
the calendar on http://www.virginia.edu/oaaa/calendar.html
4. Connecting Communities: A Look at Current Race Relations
through the Lens of Black History at U.Va. Ermias Abebe and Justin
Steele, third-year students. 7 p.m., Gilmer 130.
5. CANCELLED. Dismantling the Myths of Affirmative
Action. Shanta Driver, United for Equality and Affirmative Action.
7 p.m., Gilmer Auditorium.
10. The Paradox of Loyalty: Domestic Terrorism and the Tulsa
Race Riot, War and Massacre of 1921. Kim Ellis. 5 p.m., Clark
12. Soul Expressions: Claiborne & Co., featuring spirituals,
blues, jazz and rhythm and blues. 5 p.m. OHill Dining Hall.
13. Black Love Day. A community celebration. 7 p.m., Newcomb
Hall South Meeting Room.