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BLACK HERITAGE MONTH 2010 |
2010 Black Heritage Month
Our Piece of the Mosaic: Bringing the Pieces Together
Tuesday, February 9
Dr. King Jr. Birthday Celebration
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
SIUE’s annual birthday celebration to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King Jr. will feature guest speaker Circuit Judge Milton Wharton. The event will include lunch, special performances, and recognition of award recipients.
Students: $15 General Public: $20
Call Conferences and Institutes at 618.650.2660 to purchase tickets.
Thursday, February 11
Black Beauty in a Diverse Society
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
“Black is Beautiful” was the slogan of the Black Power Era, but what is Black Beauty? Angela Davis, an icon of that era, was a bit more fair skinned than average and had straighter hair than most African Americans. Today, African Americans like the late Michael Jackson, and Afro Latinos like Sammy Sosa, make headlines for lightening their skin. The basic question is to what degree is it acceptable for black standards of beauty to be affected by aesthetics that originate from outside of the black community? Furthermore, among blacks, which of our features are to be idealized, and which are to be minimized?
The complete schedule of events for Black Heritage Month can be found at http://www.siue.edu/cab/heritage.shtml
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