Multicultural Center

BLACK HISTORY MONTH – February 2008

The Invention of Black

Sponsored by:
SUU Multicultural Center, Convocations, Kappa Alpha Psi & Black Student Alliance, Department of History and Sociology

Non-Credit Activity

5th Annual Step Show:
Friday, February 29th - 7:00 PM
Cedar High School auditorium
Admission charged.

HIST 2922-01 or HIST 3922-01
Required Activities

1. “The Making of Invisible Las Vegas,” Stan Armstrong, Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 PM, CN 227.
2. SUU Convocation: “Portraits of Courage” Tuesday, February 12, 11:30 AM (see information at: www.willandcompany.com)
3. “Black Students at SUU,” Student Panel Presentation, (instead of BSA meeting), Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 PM, Sharwan Smith Student Center, Starlight Room.
4. “Movers & Music in African-American History,” Bill English, Thursday, February 28, at 7:00 PM, CN 227.

AND
Choose four (4) of the following films:

1. “Black Is, Black Ain’t,” Tuesday, February 5, 4:00 PM, CN 227.
2. “Invisible Las Vegas,” Thursday,  February 7, 4:00 PM, CN 227
3. “Ethnic Notions,” Thursday, February 14, 4:00 PM, CN 227.
4. “Black Against Black Prejudice” & “A Conversation on Race,” Tuesday, February 19, 4:00 PM, CN 227.
5. “Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind,” Tuesday, February 26, 4:00 PM, CN 227.
6. “Dance Black America: A Festival of Modern, Jazz, Tap, & African Styles,” Thursday, February 28, 4:00 PM, CN 227.

HISTORY 2922/3922

ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. How have your perceptions of African Americans changed by attending SUU Black History Month (BHM) activities?  Identify the contributions made by each speaker/film to the development of your understanding of the issues.
2. Write an essay on anti-black prejudice in the United States. Cite films and/or speakers who contributed to your knowledge of this topic.
3. Write an essay on black heroes discussed in BHM activities. Cite films and/or speakers who contributed to your knowledge of these individuals and their accomplishments.

ESSAY

HIST 2922 – Write a two (2) page essay on one of the questions.

HIST 3922 – Write a four (4) page essay on one of the questions.
- OR -
Answer two questions in two separate two [2] page essays

BE SURE TO CITE SPEAKERS/FILMS!

Due on Friday, March 7, 2008 by 5:00PM
NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED
Turn in to Dr. Earl Mulderink (Centrum 225)