Black History Month

February

“We must combine the toughness of a serpent with the softness of a dove, a tough mind with a tender heart.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2003

A number of commemorative and celebrative programs and issues will be presented at LC this Feb. as the college and the Minority Affairs Committee proudly present activities in honor of Black History Month.
For more information on any of these events, call Minority Coordinator Gary Woods (618)468-6030.
8 pm LCTV Channel 26
The Alton African-American Oral History Project will present a different show each evening. The project involves the professional preparation of video-based materials on the oral history of African Americans in the Alton area. In honor of Black History Month each day in February the channel will focus on the individual stories of the heroes and sheroes of Alton’s Black History.

On this day in 1838:
The Underground Railroad was established.

"The mind does not take its complexion from the skin..." -Fredrick Douglas

Deric A. Gilliard, author of
“Living in the Shadows of a
of a Legend: Heroes and Sheroes Who Marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” will present his book and offer a book signing. The book offers a personal insight into the contributions of 20 men and women who helped change America during the 1950s and 60s.
10–11 am -Reid Memorial Library
1 pm Music Building – Brown Bag session (618)468-6030

On this day in 1952:
Jackie Robinson became the first African American executive of a major t.v. station, WNBC New York

“The Q95.5 All Stars Tour” Hip-Hop makes a return when Q95s staff of young hip-hop artists bring their high octane “keeping it real” message to LC in an “info-tainment” show.

The Madison County
African American Education
Summit is dedicated to addressing the academic and affective needs of African American students by sponsoring community conferences, seminars and forums on critical educational issues. Presenters KMOV Channel 4 Anchor Vickie Newton and Principia College’s William Omari Miller will serve as moderators of the event.
6:30–8:30 pm - ATC room 141

“No race can prosper until it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.”
-Booker T. Washington

“You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem.”
-Eldridge (Leroy) Cleaver

“The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is wether we can afford not to.”
-Marian Wright Edelman

The Black Student Association and Women of Worth will present a Talent Show that gives artists a forum to express themselves as well as a chance to network with people in the area’s entertainment community. First prize is 50 dollars, and second and third prize winners will receive gift certificates from area businesses. 11 am - Restaurant

On this day in 1976:

Clifford Alexander Jr. was confirmed as the first African American Secretary of the Army.

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”

-Michael Jordan

Busy Fingers, a quilting organization, recently finished a quilt commemorating the Underground Railroad. Their Quilt and others will be on display. Dr. Raymond Dobard, a national authority on the Underground Railroad movement and quilting will speak on the history of quilting and its connection with the Underground Railroad.

7 PM ATC 141
Also on Feb. 14

The Sounds of the River
Bend Talent Showcase is
produced and staged by a local production company, Inevitable Entertainment, Inc. Singers, musicians, dancers and other artists perform on stage in front of a live audience. Performers get the opportunity to perform in a state-of-the-art venue before an appreciative audience.
6:30 pm - ATC

“Then and Now… Life in Alton,” is a theatrical production written by Kaury D. Clanton-El. This event is being sponsored by BSA and the Alton Area American Oral History Project. (618)468-6030 $5 adults - $2.50 children 7 pm - ATC 141

On this day in 1951:

New York City passed a bill prohibiting racism in city-assisted housing.

“With hair, heels, and attitude, honey, I am through the roof.”
-RuPaul

On this day in 1867:

The Augusta Institute was founded in Georgia and established as an institute of higher learning for African American students.

“You lose a lot of time, hating people.”

-Marian Anderson

Minority Affairs Black History Month Appreciation Dinner
(618)468-6001
6-8 pm - Faculty Lunchroom

On this day in 1864:

The first US Catholic church for African Americans was dedicated in Baltimore, Maryland.

“Hatred, which could destroy so much, never failed to destroy the man who hated, and this was an immutable law.”

-James Baldwin

In the Gospel Extravaganza, local groups will present an evening of entertainment and uplifting music. Featured group will be the River Bend Community Choir.

5 PM Hatheway Hall

“A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills.”

-W.E.B. Dubois

On this day in 1870:

Hiram Revels, Mississippi, was sworn in as the first African American member of Congress (Senator).

Magician Gary Walker has been a professional magician since 1987. He has performed at colleges and universities throughout the country and his promise to be entertaining for all.

12-1:30 PM Retaurant

“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.”
-Lorraine Hansberry

On this day in 1704:

In 1704 Elias Neau, a Frenchman, opens a school for African Americans in New York NY

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