Diversity Celebrations
Black History Month - February 2012
Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of Africa. It began as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 in order to educate the American people about African-American history, focusing on African Americans' cultural backgrounds and reputable achievements. Since 1976, it is observed annually in the United States and Canada in February.
Past Events
Spotlight Artist Reception: Alicia Ashley Weathersby
Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 5:00 P.M. | SMC CC, 2nd floor
Alicia Ashley Weathersby began her career as a "primitive" artist making jewelry. Infusing this technique with crafting and fine arts she developed her own distinctive style of expression. Her collage technique include a combination of mixed media: metal, wire, textured and handmade papers, paint, cloth and fibers that marry to create a rare three dimensional effect. Please join us as we celebrate Alicia Ashley Weathersby.
Wine & other refreshments will be served.
The Prep School Negro Documentary Screening
Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | SMC CC Ballroom A
Join filmmaker, André Robert Lee, as he takes a journey back in time to revisit the events of his adolescence while also spending time with current day prep school students of color and their classmates to see how much has really changed inside the ivory tower. What he discovers along the way is the poignant and unapologetic truth about who really pays the consequences for yesterday's accelerated desegregation and today’s racial naiveté. Cosponsored by LASO, OASIS, ISWO, LGBTQAU, TIKKUN, CSWF, CMA & AWDE. Click here to visit the documentary website.
Refreshments will be served.
Afro-Caribbean Dance Fitness
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Afro-Caribbean dance fitness is the celebration and fusion of modified West African and Brazilian dance movements and cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise. The class is designed to help elevate your heart rate (burn calories), build endurance and tone the muscles while dancing to the beat of Afro-Caribbean and world music. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate in this unique dance fitness experience. The dance movements are broken down and modified to ensure everyone experiences a safe but exhilarating dance fitness cardio workout.
Is Marriage for White People? Discussion & Book Signing
Thursday, February 23, 2012 | 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Join Ralph Richard Banks as he discusses his book, "Is Marriage for White People: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone." A book signing will follow the event. Click here to see television and radio interviews with Ralph Richard Banks. Co-sponsored by United Students of African Descent (USAD).
Refreshments will be served.
Come Here the Truth about Marriage and Relationships
Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Busboys & Poets | 2021 14th Street NW | Washington, DC 20009
Learn How the Family Patterns of African Americans May Become those of all Americans. Discussion lead by Ralph Richard Banks. Co-sponsored by Black Literature Magazine, Stanford Law School, Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter, and the University of Maryland Academic and Student Affairs
Natural Hair Demonstration with Jennifer Lord
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 5:15 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC TBD
Join natural hair stylist, Jennifer Lord, for a brief history on natural hair, advice on how to transition from processed hair, sample styles for professional settings and a live demonstration.
Refreshments will be served.
Afro-Caribbean Dance Fitness
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Afro-Caribbean dance fitness is the celebration and fusion of modified West African and Brazilian dance movements and cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise. The class is designed to help elevate your heart rate (burn calories), build endurance and tone the muscles while dancing to the beat of Afro-Caribbean and world music. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate in this unique dance fitness experience. The dance movements are broken down and modified to ensure everyone experiences a safe but exhilarating dance fitness cardio workout.
Is Marriage for White People? Discussion & Book Signing
Thursday, February 23, 2012 | 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC, Room 349
Join Ralph Richard Banks as he discusses his book, "Is Marriage for White People: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone." A book signing will follow the event. Click here to see television and radio interviews with Ralph Richard Banks. Co-sponsored by United Students of African Descent (USAD).
Refreshments will be served.
Come Here the Truth about Marriage and Relationships
Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Busboys & Poets | 2021 14th Street NW | Washington, DC 20009
Learn How the Family Patterns of African Americans May Become those of all Americans. Discussion lead by Ralph Richard Banks. Co-sponsored by Black Literature Magazine, Stanford Law School, Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter, and the University of Maryland Academic and Student Affairs
Natural Hair Demonstration with Jennifer Lord
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 5:15 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | SMC CC TBD
Join natural hair stylist, Jennifer Lord, for a brief history on natural hair, advice on how to transition from processed hair, sample styles for professional settings and a live demonstration.
Refreshments will be served.
