The Dream: Are We There Yet?

This will be the post program for the Office of Service Learning’s MLK Day of Service. To recognize the importance of Dr. King’s legacy there will be music, poetry, praise dancing and a speaker who will confront the question: “The Dream: Are We There Yet?”

Keynote Speaker: Joel Todd, Guidance Counselor of Toledo's Excel Program atr the University of Toledo

Co-Sponsors: Alpha Phi Alpha, Black Intellects Group, Office of Service Learning, Gospel Choir

Black History Month 2010 Kick-Off

Visit the Falcon’s Nest and kick off Black History Month 2010 as you groove to black music and Madam Griot tell stories in the African tradition. Also learn about the history of Black History Month.

Co-Sponsor- Coca-Cola

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Blackenomics

In recognition of the National Black History Month Theme: “The History of Black Economic Empowerment” and the National Urban League’s Centennial Anniversary.

Featuring Mr. John C. Jones, President of the Greater Toledo Urban League

Co-Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha

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Symbols of Blackness

BSU General Body Meeting

Come to BSU’s General Body Meeting and test your knowledge of black symbols with an interactive game.  Highlighting past symbols of black history and culture such as the clenched fist and what they truly mean.

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Panther

The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.  Based on the book written by veteran actor/director Mario Van Peebles, this haunting, true-to-life film tells the story of the Black Panthers for Self Defense, an armed political movement formed by two young militants, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, in the ghettos of Oakland, California in 1966. Directed by Mario Van Peebles.

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A Step Black in History

Bringing to light the history of Black Greek Lettered Organizations and their impact on black progression and American history in the last century.

Co-Sponsor: National Pan-Hellenic Council

The Cotton Pub

Come see the Black Swamp Pub become the legendary Cotton Club as performers reenact greats such as Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday, dancers and the type of characters that would be in the Cotton Club.

Co-Sponsor- University Activities Organization

Taste of February: “Black History: A Century in the Making”

Celebrate with us over dinner and various performances as we focus on a century of change and continued progress at BGSU and throughout our nation’s history. Visit the Residence Life website for more information and ticket sign-up.

Featuring Alumni Dr. John Scott, MA 66' Ph.D. '72

Co-Sponsor: Social Justice Task Force

The Africa You Rarely Hear About

BSU General Body Meeting

Exploring past and present achievements of Africans in the various aspects of human endeavors.

Featuring

Apollos O Nwauwa, PhD
Director, Africana Studies
President, Nigerian Association of Greater Toledo

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BSU’s 41st Birthday

Celebrate our 41st Birthday with some cake in the Bowen Thompson Student Union.

Detroit History Trip

8:45 AM-7 PM Depart/Return at BTSU Pay Lot

A trip to the Charles H. Wright African-American History Museum and the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, Michigan.  The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of African American history and culture and houses over 30,000 artifacts.  The Motown Historical Museum (Hitsville, USA) exhibits trace the roots of Motown’s remarkable story and chronicle its impact on 20th century popular culture and musical styles.

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I Am That I Am: Woman, BLACK

A jubilant and captivating journey through time which explores seven different African American women who have made lasting contributions to the fields of human rights, education, literature, and politics. Award winning actress, Adilah Barnes brings to life Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Angela Davis and Maya Angelou.

Co-Sponsors: Ethnic Cultural Arts Program, UAO, Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta, Women’s Center, Women’s Studies Department, National Council of Negro Women, Precious Stones, Panhellenic Council, Kreischer Ashley Batchelder

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Unity Soul Food Dinner

A wrap-up dinner of Black History Month 2010 and its activities on our campus.

Co-Sponsor: Coca-Cola