Black History Month 2012
Black History Month observance lasts the entire month of February and features activities that celebrate the many accomplishments and the proud heritage of African-Americans.
Black History Month Kick Off Day
Distinctive Discussion: Know Your History, Predict Your Future
Wednesday, February 1, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter B
Facilitator: Tina Fletcher, Author of 10 Steps to Succeeding at ANY College
Know your History, Predict your Future is an interactive workshop that will present and elaborate on the role of African Americans in America from Willie Lynch to President Obama; from Phyllis Wheatley to Oprah Winfrey. The workshop will challenge attendees to reconsider their knowledge of Black History and their utilization of Black History as a tool for academic success. Co-Sponsored by UALR National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. | Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A
Facilitator: Dr. John Kirk, Donaghey Professor and History Chair
To Kill a Mockingbird is a 1962 American drama film adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel of the same name directed by Robert Mulligan. Six-year-old Jean Louise “Scout” Finch (Mary Badham) is growing up in the Depression era of the early 1930s in a small Southern town in this highly acclaimed motion picture based on Harper Lee’s semi-autobiographical novel. Jean’s father (Gregory Peck), the town lawyer, is a wise, quiet man with a great sense of justice who defends a poor, black man accused of rape.
Distinctive Discussion: I’m Gettin’ Paper: A Reality Perspective of Your Future Life
Monday, February 6, Noon - 1:00 p.m. Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter C
Facilitator: Dr. Trakenya Dobbins, Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising, PEAW Instructor
You have settled on a major and have big dreams about the job you will have after graduation. How much does this dream job actually pay? Is that enough money for your lifestyle? Discover resources readily available for you to make sound future life decisions.
Hill Harper
Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall
Facilitator: Dr. John Kuykendall, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
An American film, television and stage actor, and author of several books: Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny, published in 2006, Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny, published in 2008 and How Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships, published in 2010. His fourth book, The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place, was published in 2011 will be available for purchase. An alumnus of Harvard Law School, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Sheldon Hawkes on the CBS television series CSI: NY.
You are invited to hear Mr. Harper discuss Black History within today’s society.
Seating is Limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Co-Sponsored by the UALR University Program Council and SODEXO
Film: Do the Right Thing
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 p.m.
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A
Facilitators: Harvell Howard, AAMI/TEAMS Coordinator & Ben Fry, UALR Public Radio KLRE/KUAR General Manager
Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American dramedy produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee, who is also a featured actor in the film. The movie tells the story of a neighborhood’s simmering racial tension, which comes to a head and culminates in tragedy on the hottest day of the summer.
Distinctive Discussion: “The Color Variable.”
Thursday, February 23, Noon - 1:00 p.m | Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A
Facilitator: Dr. David Briscoe, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Professor
For many generations, many African Americans have struggled with the variation in skin tone. This presentation reflects upon this phenomenon as a basis for inner-group prejudice, racism, and discrimination within the African American community.
