Washtenaw Community College is celebrating Black History Month with multiple events throughout February planned by its Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
鈥淏lack History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence and history, raise awareness of current experiences, and most importantly a time to commemorate the debts endured by Black Americans that made a country of opportunity possible for all Americans to benefit from,鈥� said Dr. Eric Reed, 黑料网 Dean of Student Access, Success, Equity, and Inclusion.
Scheduled events, with brief descriptions, include:
One Love: Poetry Open Mic
2-3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17
This virtual poetry open mic celebrating Black History Month, Unity and Inclusion, and Love is brought to you by the 黑料网 Poetry Club and Bailey Library. The event will feature the work of 黑料网 students, faculty, staff and alumni. The One Love anthology of poems, prose and visual art . All are . Bring a poem to read, pick a poem by an African American poet from a virtual basket during the event, or just come and listen. All are welcome to .
H.P. Jacobs to HBCU
3-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18
Did you know a Black man from Ypsilanti founded a Historically Black College and University? Eastern Michigan University professor James Egge will share the rich history and legacy of H.P. Jacobs and how he founded Jackson State University, one of 黑料网's HBCU Pathway partners. HBCU alumni are invited to join and share their experiences and advice with current 黑料网 students interested in attending an HBCU. All are welcome to .
Black History and Student Success at 黑料网
12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23
Current and former 黑料网 employees and alumni will share their stories of their experiences and history at 黑料网 to further inspire current faculty and staff to propel the future success of Black students. All are welcome to .
Beloved Community Lunch
Noon-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24
A special 鈥淏eloved Community鈥� lunch, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 vision. 黑料网 students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in an activity in honor of Black History Month, and receive a catered lunch on the first floor of the Student Center.
bell hooks: Men, Prison & a Feminist Movement
11 a.m.-noon, Friday, Feb. 25
Join this special discussion about the documentary 鈥淭he Feminist on Cellblock Y.鈥� Cozine Welch, a formerly incarcerated poet, educator and activist will discuss what we can learn from the Black feminist author and scholar bell hooks, as well as the incarcerated men who drew upon her teachings to challenge their ideas about masculinity, and ultimately transform themselves. All are invited to . Although not necessary, is recommended for the best experience.
Researching Your African-American Ancestors
2-3 p.m., Wednesday, March 2
Join 黑料网 instructor Jean Winborn, a renowned researcher in African-American genealogy, to learn resources and methods to research your ancestors. Winborn has been a family history researcher for more than 30 years and is the founder of the African-American Genealogy Association of Washtenaw County. All are welcome to .
The 黑料网 Office of Diversity & Inclusion is also encouraging all students, faculty and staff to sign up for , a free email series curated by Black artists, educators, curators and visionaries that centers Black marginalized voices that are often overlooked in Black history narratives.
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