In celebration of Black History Month, Wittenberg University is hosting a number of events throughout the month of February.
Black History Month has been recognized in the United States since 1976 and in many other countries around the world including Canada and the U.K., which devote a month to celebrating black history.
The McClain Center for Diversity and Concerned Black Students at Wittenberg University invite the campus community to attend the following programs in honor of Black History Month:
Feb. 14-17 - The Colored Museum: This production of The Colored Museum is a satire in 11 skits about the madness that occurs from having to constantly adjust who you can be as a black person in America. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-16 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Chakeres Memorial Theatre. Click here for tickets.
Feb. 15 – I Never Thought of it Like That: Join Concerned Black Students and Student Senate in a campus-wide conversation on cultural competency with Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. as the guest facilitator at 2 p.m. in Bayley Auditorium.
Feb. 15 – Movie Night featuring Green Book: Join the Office of Student Involvement and the McClain Center for Diversity for the viewing of the iconic film displaying interracial friendships during the era of the segregated south at 8 p.m. in the Center Dining Room of the Benham-Pence Student Center.
Feb. 16 – Need for Speed: Have questions for the Wittenberg Police? Join Concerned Black Students for an interactive evening with the Wittenberg Police Division while playing games and getting to know officers from 6 to 8 p.m. at Founders Pub.
Feb. 18 – CBS Game Night: Join the members of Concerned Black Students and the class of 2019 for an evening of fun, fellowship, and education at 6 p.m. in Founders Pub.
Feb. 21 - True to Our God, True to Our Native Land: The Rev. Derek Terry, activist, writer, and renowned lecturer explores how Christianity has been used to support white supremacy. He also addresses how Christianity can serve to liberate oppressed populations and encourages his audience to learn from black liberation theology. Presented by the McClain Center for Diversity and Weaver Chapel Association, Terry will be the chapel speaker from 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. at Weaver Chapel before presenting a keynote address at 5 p.m. in Ness Auditorium, Hollenbeck Hall.
Feb. 28 – WTF is Mental Health? Join Tiger Counseling and the McClain Center for Diversity for a screening of Kofi Siriboe’s documentary on black mental health with a discussion on the importance of mental health to follow. The event begins at 5 p.m. at the Counseling Center, Joseph C. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning.
Feb. 28 – Intercultural Dinner: Join Concerned Black Students and the American International Association for dinner during their general body meeting. Come engage in fun, food, and fellowship with CBS and AIA, 8 p.m. in Ness Auditorium, Hollenbeck Hall.
About Black History Month
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans. Recognized in the United States since 1976 and also in many other countries around the world, including Canada and the U.K., the month grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.
