Black History Month – February

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is celebrated each February in the United States. It recognizes the significant achievements made by the African American community in all aspects of American society. Activities and events all center around cultural, social, educational and spiritual programs.

Thursday, February 7, 2008	National Black HIV/AIDS Information Day Displays, HIV Testing and Keynote Speaker 7:30 pm, Baker University Center Theater
Tuesday, February 19, 2008	BSCPB Keynote Speaker: James McBride 7:30 pm, Baker University Center Theater James McBride, an award-winning writer, composer and saxophonist, has written songs for Anita Baker and the PBS television character "Barney" as well as his landmark memoir, The Color of Water, an American Classic, read in colleges and high schools across America. A New York Times bestseller for two years, the book is the moving account of his mother, a white Jewish woman from Poland who raised 12 Black children in New York City and sent each to college.
Friday, February 22, 2008	MCP, MCC & BSCPB present Bob Marley Day “Reggae Splash” 7:00 pm, Grand Ballroom/Baker University Center Theater Pictures From Past Years Bob Marley Events
Friday, February 29, 2008	Black History Month Trivia Game 8:00 pm, Baker University Center Theater Ever wanted to be on a game show? The Black History Month Trivia Game is a 90-minute show filled with everything "Black History". The show allows participants to go had to head on a Jeopardy board competing in 4 rounds of knowledge testing questions.