Events Calendar
Those who have no record of what their forebears have
accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography
and history.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "Father of Black History"
Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Black History Month Opening Ceremony
The annual campus community kick-off celebration for Black History Month, featuring
guest speaker CBS Evening News Reporter Randall Pinkston. Also includes information
tables and performances by student organizations. Light refreshments. Free admission.
All are welcome. Sponsored by the School of Journalism, Department of Africana Studies,
Black History Month Coordinating Committee, School of Medicine, Office of Multicultural
Affairs, School of Social Welfare, and the UNITI Cultural Center Student Organization.
12:40-2:10 pm, SAC Auditorium, Student Activities Center.
Thursday, Jan. 31 - Africana Studies Open House
Africana Studies Department open house. Faculty, staff, and students are
invited to join us for conversation and refreshments! Admission is free.
12:30-2:30 pm, AFS Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Thursday, Feb. 7 - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The mission of The mission of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is
to build the capacity and increase awareness, participation and support for HIV
prevention, care and treatment among African Americans. February 7, 2008 marks
the eighth year of this annual event.
8:30-11:30 pm, Room 304, Student Activities Center (SAC)
Friday, Feb. 8, Friday - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Information Program
Program in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) promotes awareness,
participation and support for HIV
prevention, care and treatment among African Americans.
Awareness and Information program will feature: Dr. Gloria Elena Adams, Invocation;
Dr. Melody Goodman,
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program
in Public Health, Stony Brook University, Dr.Althea Maybank, MD, MPH,
Director, Office of Minority Health at Suffolk County Department of Health
Services, and Dr. Calvin Butts, President, Old Westbury College. There will be posters,
displays, performances, HIV testing and more. Free Admission.
9:00 am-3:00 pm, Ballroom A, Student Activities Center (SAC)
Note: 10:00 am-3:30 pm HIV Testing will be conducted by SB Center for Prevention and Outreach & LIAAC
Tuesday, Feb. 12 - Pride (2006) Directed by Sunu Gonera
In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the
community and changes lives when, aided by a Elston (Bernie Mac), the local janitor, he sets out to form
Philadelphia's first African-American swim team. The story follows Ellis as he recruits teens in one of
Philly's toughest areas and tries to transform the streetwise youths into a championship squad.
But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
3:00-6:00pm, Africana Studies Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Wednesday, Feb. 13 - NAACP Speaks!
A lecture presentation by Brookhaven NAACP Chapter President, Dr. Beresford
Adams. Students, faculty, and staff are invited. Free Admission.
12:45-2:10 pm, Africana Studies Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Friday, Feb. 15 - Poet
Sponsored by Africana Studies Department and Latin American & Caribbean Center
3:00-5:00 pm, Africana Studies Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 - Amazing Grace (2006) Directed by Michael Apted
Amazing Grace is based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd),
who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave
trade in the British Empire. Albert Finney plays John Newton, a confidante of Wilberforce who inspires
him to pursue a life of service to humanity. William Pitt the Younger (Benedict Cumberbatch), England's
youngest ever Prime Minister at the age of 24, who encourages his friend Wilberforce to take up the fight
to outlaw slavery and supports him in his struggles in Parliament. And Youssou N'Dour is Olaudah Equiano. Born
in Africa and sent as a slave to the Colonies, Equiano bought his freedom and made his home in London, where
he wrote a best-selling account of his life and became a leading figure in the fight to end the slavery of
his fellow countrymen.
3:00-6:00 pm, Africana Studies Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Wednesday, Feb. 20 - 3rd Annual Black History Month Essay & Speech Contest
Presentations of essays written for the essay and speech contest higlighting the 2008 Black History Month theme:
"Human Rights and Social Justice: Lessons from the Past, Challenges for the
Future." For contest rules and applications, contact the Department of Africana Studies,
Room S-249, Ward Melville Social and Behavioral Sciences Building. Application submission deadline is Feb.
13.
Black History Month Essay and Speech
Contest Application
Contest winners will be announced at the Black History Month Closing Ceremony on February 28. Sponsored by
Department of Africana Studies, Black History Month Committee, Office of
Diversity and Affirmative Action, EOP/AIM Office, and the Office of
Multicultural Affairs.
12:40-2:10 pm, Room 304, Student Activities Center (SAC)
Thursday, Feb. 21 - Film
Ketty Thomas, doctoral candidate, Comparative
Literature, Stony Brook University, will give a talk and show a film. Discussion
will follow.
3:00-6:00 pm, AFS Library, S-224, SBS Bldg.
Saturday, Feb. 23 - African Burial Ground Trip (NYC)
Return to the past to build the future. Visit the historical site of the
African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. Free transporation
and admission. Bring cash for lunch at the South Street Seaport.
Leave Stony Brook 10:00 am (sharp!) and return to Stony Brook 5:00 pm
Thursday, Feb. 28 - Black History Month Closing Program
All are invited to this culminating celebration of Black History Month! Featuring cultural
performances by student groups. Free admission. Dinner included.
8:00-10:00 pm, Ballroom A, Student Activities Center (SAC)
Further information about Black History Month can be found at http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm.
