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February 8, 2005
UH CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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About Black History
Month
Black History Month was the brainchild of Carter G. Woodson,
the son of former slaves. Woodson, who earned a doctorate
from Harvard University, established the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History in 1915. A year later, he
created the Journal of Negro History.
In 1926, he launched Negro History Week to bring national
attention to the historic contributions of blacks throughout
American history. |
February is being celebrated
across the nation as Black History Month. At the University of Houston,
numerous events are planned in recognition of the contributions
made by African Americans.
February is being celebrated across the nation
as Black History Month. At the University of Houston, numerous events
are planned in recognition of the contributions made by African
Americans.
A speech by Houston Mayor Bill White tops the list
of activities. On Feb. 17, White will offer his perspective on the
legal profession from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Krost Hall Auditorium.
Sponsored by the UH Law Center’s Black Law Students Association,
the event is free of charge, but an RSVP to Briefcase@uh.edu
or 713-743-2201 is requested.
Other events include a film and archival lecture
series sponsored by the African American Studies Program. An event
that explores the history of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration
of the emancipation of slaves in the United States, occurs Wednesday,
Feb. 23, in the University Center’s Houston Room. This free
event will begin at 7 p.m. and will include musical performances
and an array of soul food.
Last week, Lisa Nichols read and signed her book,
“Chicken Soup for the African American Soul: Celebrating and
Sharing Our Culture One Story at a Time.” The book was an
Essence magazine bestseller.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES
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Date
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Time |
Location |
| AAS Archival Series: Black Culture |
Tuesday, Feb. 8 |
5 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
AAS Africana Lecture Series
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Wednesday, Feb. 9 |
6 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's Black Woman Refined
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Wednesday, Feb. 9 |
7 p.m. |
University Center,
Houston Room |
Dream Alive Program - Joe Rogers
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Thursday, Feb. 10 |
7 p.m. |
University Center,
Houston Room |
AAS Pan African Teachings & Academic Honors
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Friday, Feb.11 |
4 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
| Alphi Phi Alpha Fraternity's Ms. Black & Gold Pageant
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Sunday, Feb. 13 |
6:30 p.m. |
Doubletree Hotel (Post Oak) |
| Speech: Mayor Bill White |
Thursday, Feb. 17 |
Noon |
Krost Hall/Law Center |
| AAS Lecture Series: Malcolm X |
Thursday, Feb. 17 |
6 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
AAS Pan African Teachings & Academic Honors
AAS Africana Film Festival (Film TBA) |
Friday, Feb. 18 |
4 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
AAS Archival Series - Houston Public Library
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Tuesday, Feb. 22 |
5 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
African Heritage Museum
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Wednesday, Feb. 23 |
8-11 a.m. |
University Center, Arbor |
History of Juneteenth Program
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Wednesday, Feb. 23 |
7 p.m. |
University Center,
Houston Room |
Africana Lecture Series - Black Theologian
(Rice U.)
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Wednesday, Feb. 23 |
6 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
AAS Pan African Teachings & Academic Honors
AAS Africana Film Festival |
Friday, Feb. 25 |
4 p.m. |
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 626 |
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