NEC Celebrates Black History Month
February 5, 2009:
Join us for a belated celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and a discussion of the question: Why do we do Black History Month?
Simon Center Great Room
11:15 AM-12:45 PM
Birthday cake will be served!
February 6, 2009:
Soul Food & Jazz Night
Join us for an evening of jazz music and soul food!
Gilmore Dining Hall
(Sorry, must have a meal plan to attend)
4:30-6:30 PM
February 11, 2009:
Black Americans Making a Difference
Sayce Lounge, Simon Center
3:00-5:30 PM
February 14, 2009:
Poetry Slam Competition featuring HBO Def Jam Poet Dana Gilmore as Emcee
Simon Center Great Room
7:00 PM
Free food!
February 19, 2009:
“Beyond Beats and Rhymes” Produced by Independent Lens
Hip Hop is a Man’s game, but does it have to be? This personal and heartfelt documentary goes beyond the bling to explore gender roles in hip hop.
Sayce Lounge, Simon Center
3:00-5:30 PM
February 21, 2009:
Akwaaba Ensemble & African Cuisine
Gilmore Dining Hall
5:00 PM
February 23, 2009:
History of Black America
Simon Center Great Room
7:00 PM
For more information, contact Susan Redditt at sredditt@nec.edu or Megan Hotaling at osi@nec.edu.
