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Tuesday,
January 31
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MLK Celebration: Where Do We Go From Here?
( Sponsored by Black Student Unification and Model African Union)
Time: 6 - 7:00pm
Location: Online Event, via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/MLK-Celebration
Contacts: Dr. Andre Nicholson or Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu
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Thursday,
February 9
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African American Read-In (Collaboration of ESO and African Student Union): Macon Campus
https://ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/
Time: 1 -2:00pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Description: Be a part of the national African American Read-in as part of Black History Month. We will be gathering to celebrate African American literature. If you'd like to read, please let Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu know what poem, passage, or short work you will be reading at laronda.sanderssenu@mga.edu by February 7th.
Contact: Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu or Dr. Shane Trayers
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Thursday,
February 16
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African American Read-In: Dublin Campus
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Library | Dublin Campus
Description: Be a part of the national African American Read-in as part of Black History Month on the Dublin Campus.
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Monday,
February 20
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The MGA Music Program Celebrates Black History Month:
"Music of Western Africa" with Music Professors Guilano Graniti and Miguel Castro
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Description: Enjoy a lecture and demonstration of the music of Western Africa.
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
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Tuesday,
February 21
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The MGA Music Program Celebrates Black History Month:
Online Presentation, "The Forgotten History of Black Film Composers,"
with Guest Lecturer, Calvin Evans, Jr.
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Online Event, via Microsoft Teams Click here to join the meeting
Description: Enjoy a lecture and discusison of Black film composers.
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
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Wednesday,
February 22
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Black History Trivia
Time: Noon - 1:00pm
Location: Arts Complex Theater | Macon Campus
Description: In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Unification and Model African Union will host a Trivia Game Day. Door prizes and awards will be given out. Come on out for a fun time!
Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson
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Thursday,
February 23
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African American Literature Read-In: Cochran Campus
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Writing Center (Roberts Memorial Library) | Cochran Campus
Description: Bring a favorite poem or short story by an African American author to read.
Contact: Dr. Mary Christian
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Monday,
February 27
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Art Exhibition Opening:
Ancestors Speak: A Meditation on Humanity
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus
Description: Local African American Artist, Stacy M. Jackson, explores historical and racial elements in her body of work. Artwork will be featured in the Peacock Gallery on the Cochran Campus. These pieces are also featured in her book, A Meditation on Humanity Vol. 1 The Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer
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Tuesday,
February 28
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Celebrating Black History: Black Resistance to Injustice
Guest Speaker: Erica Woodford, Esq. - Bibb County Superior Court Clerk
Time: Noon - 1pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
Description: Erica Woodford, Esq., will speak on the topic of Black Resistance to Injustice.
Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson
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