Black Heritage Month 2012 BHM 2012 : Page 5
Homestead Campus 500 College Terrace / Homestead, FL 33030 / 305-237-5555 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Slavery Presentation Honoring Traditions: Opening Event for Black History Month Opening ceremony featuring cultural, folkloric group performance by the Mozambique African Drummers. Hosted by Black Heritage Committee Noon-1:00 p.m. Café Patio Join us in an event sponsored by The Student/ Farmworker Alliance (SFA) in a presentation about the conditions of modern-day slavery in the fields. Hosted by The Center for Community Involvement and Black Heritage Committee 10:00-11:00 a.m. Room F222 Thursday, February 2, 2012 Thursday, February 9, 2012 MDC Book Club: The Help by Kathryn Stockett Power, Privilege and Influence The Book Club will meet on every Thursday in February to discuss topics and issues related to the book. Racism and characterization development will be among the topics addressed. Hosted by Juanita Alvizo and the MDC Homestead Library 2:00-3:00 p.m., every Thursday of the month Room F212 Join us in a dialogue with Dr. Jason Campbell exploring issues around human rights and blacks. Dr. Campbell is an assistant professor of Conflict Resolution and Philosophy at Nova Southeastern University. Hosted by Black Heritage Committee and Student Life Department 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room F222 Tuesday, February 7-Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Shades of Greatness: Art Exhibition Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball Shades of Greatness is the first collaborative art exhibition inspired by the history of Negro Leagues Baseball. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) developed this exhibition to reveal a new understanding of this fascinating subject. Pass by our print exhibition to experience the historical context through the eyes of various artists. Hosted by the Black Heritage Committee Building D Wednesday, February 15, 2012 A Historical Journey Through Negro Baseball Leagues Do you love baseball? How much do you know about the Negro Leagues? Guest speaker Dr. Raymond Doswell will share his expertise on the history of the Negro Leagues. Come and join us in an engaging historical perspective of blacks in American baseball. Hosted by Prof. Adam Vellone and Prof. Jessyca Pérez 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room F222 # 6
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