Wednesday, January 30, 2013
From historical displays and lectures to concerts, movie screenings and a popular wellness fair, Parkland College will host “Local Black History,” a monthlong celebration of African American achievements and culture in February.
The following events and exhibits, sponsored by various campus groups and coordinated by Parkland’s Black History Month Committee, are open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Parkland Marketing and Public Relations at 217/353-2683.
Black History Month Displays
Feb. 4–15: College Center Display Cases
Feb. 1–28: D Wing and Library Display Cases
Gospel Choral Performance: Noah I. Brown and Company
Feb. 6, noon–1 p.m., Flag Lounge
The popular Champaign-based choral ensemble will provide a number of selections.
“Good Hair” Movie Screening and Discussion
Feb. 8, 2–4:30 p.m., room C118
This documentary by comedian Chris Rock explores why African-American women spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars in salons to make their hair straighter and silkier.
Black Student Success Project Discussion: Relationships
Feb. 11, noon–1 p.m., Flag Lounge
Workshop for students presented by the Counseling and Advising Center
Soul Food Luncheon
Feb. 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (or until food runs out), College Center
Back by popular demand! Sample an excellent array of African American dishes. Tickets are $7 for faculty/staff/students. Proceeds will support Black Student Association, Sister to Sister, and Brother to Brother activities.
Documentary Screenings: African American Life in Central Illinois
Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Flag Lounge
“This Bus Stops” is one episode in this series of WILL-TV specials produced in 1968 and 1969, presenting a vivid snapshot of the lives of African Americans in central Illinois.
Black Student Success Workshop
Feb. 13, 1–2 p.m., room D244
“Think You’re Not Smart Enough for College? Think Again!” is the talk for students facilitated by Marietta Turner, dean of students.
African American Read-In
Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Parkland Library Reading Lounge
The campus and community is invited to read excerpts from available selections of African American literature. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Parkland College Library.
“The Help” Movie Screening and Discussion
Feb. 14, 1:30–4:30 p.m., room D105
Set during the Civil Right era, this 2011 Academy Award-nominated film is based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Parkland Diversity Committee and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Post screening discussion facilitated by Prof. Matt Hurt.
Lincoln and Black Freedom
Feb. 18, noon–1:30 p.m., room C118
Dr. Ronald William Bailey, head of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present an interactive presentation on Lincoln’s politics and the freeing of black slaves in America.
Wellness Fair
Feb. 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Flag and Gallery Lounges
Health screenings, demonstrations, and information from various vendors will be available at this free fair.
Urbana High School Choir
Feb. 22, noon–1 p.m., Flag Lounge
Torance Douse directs the high school choir.
MLK Celebration Screening and Discussion
Feb. 25, 1–2 p.m., room D244
Facilitated by Dr. Willie Fowler, this event reviews the Champaign Countywide celebration that took place Jan. 18 and featured a keynote address by Little Rock Nine member Ernest Green.
Documentary Screenings: African American Life in Central Illinois
Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Flag Lounge
“Black and Proud” is a second episode in the WILL-TV series from the late ‘60s.
Black Student Success Workshop: “Anger Management”
Feb. 27, 1–2 p.m., room D244
The workshop is facilitated by Mike Kleppin, executive director of Kleppin & Associates LLC, specialists in psychological counseling and forensic therapy.