Black History Month events
February 1, 2002
On Feb. 5, the film “Eyes on the Prize: 1954-1965 Brown Bag Lunch” will be shown at 11 a.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. This documentary series focuses on stories of individuals during the Civil Rights movement, from single acts to the mass movement.
On Feb. 12, the dramatization “A Day Without Black People” will be presented at 11 a.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. This performance focuses on the commonly used products and procedures African-Americans have contributed. It showcases the limitations people would still face without these inventions.
“Hidden in Plain View: The Underground Railroad” will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 in the LeBaron Lounge. Sharon Carrington will lead the discussion on the history of the Underground Railroad both across the U.S. and in Iowa.
On Feb. 18, the popular Soul Food Taste will start at 11 a.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. Samples of more than 20 types of food common during the slavery period will be available.
James Bowman will speak at 11 a.m. Feb. 19th at in the LeBaron Lounge. Bowman will speak of his involvement in World War II as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
On Feb. 21, “Oral Slave Narratives” will be presented at 11 a.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. James Randall will read slaves’ descriptions of life under the bounds of slavery.
On Feb. 22, an “Evening of Jazz” will be held at 5 p.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. Spirit, Body and Soul will perform, and light appetizers will be available.
On Feb. 28, an “African-American Storyteller” will speak at 11 a.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. Pearl Jefferson will be the feature storyteller, keeping alive an African oral tradition.