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Special programs highlight university's celebration of Black History Month
A celebration of the rich heritage and achievements of African Americans begins at The University of Texas at Austin campus on Feb. 4.
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The Martin Luther King Jr. statue site on the East Mall is the site of opening ceremonies on Feb. 4 kicking off the university's recognition of Black History Month.
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Brenda Burt, coordinator of the Multicultural Information Center, said the February programs for Black History Month will culminate with the recognition of Black Essence Week, Feb. 25-March 2, sponsored by the African American Culture Committee. The calendar of activities on campus for Black History Month includes:
- Feb. 4 — 7-8 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Statue site, East Mall. Black History Month Opening Ceremony. Sponsors are Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. For information, contact the Multicultural Information Center at (512) 232-2958. The event is free.
- Feb. 13 — 7-9 p.m., Texas Union Theatre. Dr. Manning Marable, author, lecturer and professor at Columbia University, will discuss "Race Relations and the Role of Hip Hop in Society." Sponsors are the NAACP Longhorn College Chapter, Multicultural Information Center, Events CoSponsoring Committee/Texas Union, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Community & School Relations, Center for African & African American Studies, College of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Sociology. The event is free.
- Feb. 21 — 7:30 p.m., Texas Union Ballroom. Russell Simmons presents def poetry. Tickets are $10 for university students and $20 for general admission tickets. Sponsors are the African American Culture Committee and the Music and Entertainment Committee.
- Feb. 21-23 — Barbara Jordan Forum, presented by Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. For schedule and program information, see the Barbara Jordan Forum Web site.
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