Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in 1926 to educate people about the background, culture and achievements of African-Americans. However, it transformed into a month-long celebration in February, which is celebrated as Black History Month — an annual recognition of African-American history.
This recognition is celebrated at NSU with 12 events. Join students, faculty and the community and celebrate the art and culture of African-Americans events including with dance classes, a natural hair discussion, an achievement ceremony and more.
February 15:
African Dance Master Class with Tami Idun Ogde & Live Drummers: Learn West African style dancing at 5 p.m. with Ogde in the UC’s PVA theater.
February 16:
Miss Meagan’s Storytime Fun: M is for Motown Music: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy renowned books by African authors and Motown music in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library.
Acting/Writing Master Class: At 12 p.m., New York-based actor/writer Don St. Clair will teach an acting/writing class using monologues and poetry from Hughes in the Mailman-Hollywood Building Auditorium.
February 17:
“Body & Movement” presented by Corpo e Movimento Capoeira Academy: Corpo e Movimento Capoeira Academy will demonstrate an Afro-Brazilian martial art, fight and dance, called Capoiera, in the UC’s Flight Deck from 12-1 p.m.
All We Need is a Little R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Graduate Student Groups of the Center for Psychological Studies want you to join them as they promote the principles of tolerance, acceptance and respect at 6 p.m. The location is to be announced.
February 18:
Hip-hop/Urban Funk Dance workshop with Zedric Bembry: Artistic director, Zedric Bembry of the national Urban Funk/hip-hop dance company Live In Color, will teach a hip-hop and Urban Funk dance workshop at 12 p.m. in the UC’s Performance Theater.
February 19:
Black Law Student Association presents NSU Law Day: The Black Law Student Association is hosting a free event for undergraduates to find out what it’s like to attend law school from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Shepard Broad Law Center.
Langston Hughes Show by Actor/Writer David Mills: New York-based actor and writer Don St. Clair combines theater, poetry and song in an entertaining show of the life and work of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The show is at 7 pm. in the Mailman-Hollywood Building Auditorium.
February 20:
“Going Natural: A Hair Journey”: Learn about the transi-tioning and maintaining of natural hair care with Carleen Primus of B-True Organics and Tracy Favreau, D.O., assistant director of clinical dermatology at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. The discus-sion will be from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the UC’s Flight Deck.
February 22:
Film Viewing & Discussion, “Race: The Power of an Illusion”: Watch this PBS documentary that examines race and the social, economic and political consequences for Black Americans in the U.S., from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. -9 p.m. in the Knight Auditorium in the Carl DeSantis Building.
February 24:
“Empowering the Next Genera-tion of Leaders,” The Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Educa-tion Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony: The ceremony will be held from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Signa-ture Grand in Davie. It includes a dinner, presentations from Salome Thomas-El and Dennis Bega, senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Education, recognition of leaders and the awarding of the scholarship. For ticket information, call 954-262-8519.
February 26:
NSU Medical Professionals volunteer at the Sistrunk Historical Festival & Parade: Free wellness screenings will be held at the festival starting at 10 a.m.
Visit www.nova.edu/blackhistory/events.html for more information on each event and who to contact for reservations since space may be limited.
