Black History Month 2005
Friday, Feb. 25
- Performance/Discussion : The acclaimed dance performance troupe Urban Bush Women will present a "Hair Party," followed by a performance of Cheryl J. West's Jar The Floor, at 6:30 p.m. at the Providence Black Repertory Theatre Company, 276 Westminster St. Tickets for both events are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children; they may be purchased at the box office or by calling (401) 351-0353. (Contact: Andre_Thompson@brown.edu )
Saturday, Feb. 26
- Performance : The Urban Bush Women, celebrating their 20th anniversary season, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St. Tickets are $25 or $20; they are available at the box office or by calling (401) 421-2787. (Contact: Andre_Thompson@brown.edu )
Monday, Feb. 28
- Slavery and Justice Lecture Series: "Slavery in American Memory" - James O. Horton, professor of American civilization and history at George Washington University will speak on "Presenting America's Most Un-American History"; Lois E. Horton, professor of sociology at George Mason University, will discuss "Avoiding History: Public Responses to the Jefferson-Hemmings DNA Controversy" at 7:30 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching (lower level) on The College Green. (Contact: James_Campbell@brown.edu)
Tuesday, March 1
- Slavery and Justice Lecture Series : A screening of the new PBS documentary "Slavery and the Making of America," followed by a discussion with James and Lois Horton, at 7:30 p.m. in room 106 of Smith-Buonanno Hall on the Pembroke Campus. (Contact: James_Campbell@brown.edu )
Wednesday, March 2nd
- Reception: Women of Color Coming Together: Undergraduates, Graduates, Faculty, and Administrators are welcome to the Faculty Club at 5:00pm. (Contact: The Third World Center, 863-2120)
Friday, March 4th
- Nia Weekend Concert: Shades of Brown: Join us at Alumni Hall at 8:00pm (Contact: Zachary_Youngerman@brown.edu)
Saturday, March 5th
- Black Women’s Appreciation Dinner: Location & Time still to be TBA. Sponsored by The Brotherhood. (Contact: Terrell@brown.edu)