Sunday Feb 22
Charles McPherson Jazz Concert
7:00pm
@ The Loft, Price Center East
International jazz superstar Charles McPherson and his touring quartet perform at The Loft at UCSD. McPherson’s concert highlights AAASRP’s “Black La Jolla” photographic exhibit in the UCSD Arts Library. Free admissions
Monday Feb 23
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts. A Spike Lee film
6:00-9:30pm
@ Price Center Theater
An American Tragedy. An examination of the U.S. government's role and its response to Hurricane Katrina. Free Pizza before film. Following the film, a discussion facilitated by Associate Professor Cauleen Smith, UC San Diego Dept of Visual Arts. 3rd Annual African-American Studies Minor Film Series: Investigating Our Past, Exploring Our Future.
Wednesday Feb 25
Audre Lorde Reading Circle: Intersections of Race,
Gender, and Sexuality
12:00n-1:00pm
@ Cross-Cultural Center, Price Center East
“I am a poet” Lorde doesn’t write theory she writes life. Please join the Campus Community Centers as we learn about and explore the life a seminal artist that impacted the ways we think about race, class, sexuality, and gender in the US. Free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the San Diego Community.
Let it Flow:
A Soulful Night at Sixth
7:00pm
@ Sixth College Lodge
Share the evening with Sixth College. Free soul food, history, music, spoken word, and open mic. Free Admission and Free Food (food served starting @ 6:00pm).
Thursday Feb 26
OVT Celebtrates Black History
7:00pm-9:00pm
@ OVT
Come enjoy some free soul food while listening to a special performance by Bill Magee's Blues Band.
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka: Coons, Barracoons, and Barack – History in Remedial Spin
7:30pm
@ Price Center Ballroom
Nobel Laureate Playwright/Poet Wole Soyinka's keynote will pick up on the pressing Human Rights/Global Citizenship themes from last November’s week-long Symposium from TMC & ERC – His focus on the continent of Africa and the influences coming out of Africa. Panel discussion to follow. Free Admission.
Friday Feb 27
CANCELLED.
An Evening with the Stars
Networking opportunity to meet African-American Alumni, hear their stories and continue to develop ongoing ties with our legacy.
Saturday Feb 28
7th Annual Black History Month
Celebration & Scholarship Brunch
10:30am-1:00pm
@ UC San Diego Faculty Club
Featuring a keynote by Farai Chideya, performances from local community choirs, a tasty soul food brunch, recognition of outstanding student scholars, and a silent auction that will benefit undergraduate scholarships at UC San Diego. Sells out every year!
Ticket and event information
Alumni Networking Reunion
5:00-8:00pm
@ TBD
Informal gathering of UCSD African American Alumni to Network, reminisce and collaborate
for the future.