UNT to celebrate Black History Month

UNT is continuing its annual recognition of Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February. A nationwide celebration, Black History Month pays tribute to the history and heritage of African Americans throughout the country.

According to Cheylon Brown, director of the Multicultural Center, there is a misconception that Black History Month is solely for African Americans. She encourages everyone to participate and gain a better understanding of the celebration.

"The Multicultural Center wants to heighten the level of awareness about Black History Month," Brown says. "We want everyone to embrace other cultures, because only when we do that can we all get along."

For more information about Black History Month, contact the Multicultural Center at (940) 565-3424.

Events scheduled include:

Thursday, Feb. 12
Noon-1 p.m. — A documentary, Back to the Movement, examines two cities from 1979 to 1983. In Miami, viewers watch the destruction of a black community, and citizens in Chicago witness the election of Harold Washington, Chicago's first black mayor. Multicultural Center, University Union, Room 422.

Saturday, Feb. 14
6-9 p.m. — A gala celebration, 50 Years of Progress and Opportunity, 1954-2004, features entertainment and an awards ceremony. Winspear Hall, Murchison Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $50 for the public and $25 with a UNT student ID, and can be purchased in advance by calling the box office at (940) 369-7802. A reception will follow at the Gateway Center. Gala ticket required for admission. See www.unt.edu/50yearsofprogress for more information about the gala and other events planned for the yearlong observance of UNT's 50th anniversary of desegregation.

Tuesday, Feb. 17
3 p.m. — Colette A. Miesse, graduate student in psychology, presents a Racial Uniqueness of Black Youth (R.U.B.Y.) study involving African American children in school. University Union, Room 411.

Thursday, Feb. 19
10 a.m. — Mary Pastorius, director of the Women's Center and Volunteer Center, will give a lecture about the importance of community service. University Union, Room 413.

4 p.m. — Stephanie Shaw, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, will lecture on the topic of African American slave women. Lyceum, University Union. A reception will follow in the Golden Eagle Suite, University Union. For more information contact the history department at (940) 565-2288.

Monday, Feb 23
2 p.m. — Lecture by Tyson Gibbs, associate professor and chair of anthropology. Title to be announced. University Union, Room 411.

BY CHREE CARR ucmnews2@unt.edu

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