UK Celebrates Black History Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2016) — The University of Kentucky celebrates African American History Month with at least 16 scheduled events, many sponsored and developed by the Martin Luther King Center.
The series features a visit with actress Tatyana Ali and music executive Amir Windom. They will discuss control of self image, women's empowerment, academic destiny and self-awareness Feb. 10. The campus will have the opportunity to converse with Provost Tim Tracy as well as open discussions about issues such as colorism, America’s racial climate, racial battle fatigue and health disparities. An evening of fun and fellowship is also included with the Underground Formal hosted by the Student Activities Board, Underground Perspective, the MLK Center and the Office of LGBTQ* on Feb. 19.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact the MLK Center at 257-4130.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
12:30 p.m.
VIP Center, Frazee Hall
VIP Talk Back Tuesdays: Cliff Huxtable vs. Bill Cosby
Wednesday, Feb.3
7 p.m.
White Hall Classroom Building, room 106
NPHC 101: The Divine 9 organizations will give an informational presentation on their organization, intake, how to join, etc. This meeting is mandatory for those wanting to join this semester.
Feb. 9
12:30 p.m.
VIP Center
VIP Talk-Back Tuesdays: Myth of the Magical Black Women
Feb. 10
Noon
Blazer Hall, room 313
Lunch & Learn: A Conversation with UK Provost Tim Tracy
Feb. 10
Noon
White Hall Classroom Building, 102
BSU general body meeting and discussion on colorism.
Feb. 10
7 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Progression Towards Success. Tatyana Ali and Amir Windom will speak about control of self image, women's empowerment, academic destiny and self-awareness.
Feb. 16
12:30 p.m.
VIP Center
VIP Talk-Back Tuesdays: What is Black Masculinity?
Feb. 17
Noon
King Center, 313 Blazer Hall
Food for Thought
Feb. 17
5:30 p.m.
Woodland Glen V Community Room
An inter-professional panel discussion about combating health disparities in diverse communities.
Feb. 19
8-11 p.m.
Commonwealth Stadium, Mezzanine Level
SAB Underground Formal: Join SAB and Underground Perspective along with the MLK Center and the Office of LGBTQ* Resources for a night of dancing, mingling and fun at the SAB Underground Formal.
Feb. 23
12: 30 p.m.
VIP Center
VIP Talk-Back Tuesdays: Racial Battle Fatigue
Feb. 23
Noon
King Center, 313 Blazer Hall
Food for Thought
Feb. 24
6 p.m.
White Hall Classroom Building, 118
BSU Progressive Dinner
A brief road of history, starting with Lyman T. Johnson
RSVP required. Contact MLK Center
Feb. 25
6 p.m.
White Hall Classroom Building, 334
Family Feud: Black History Edition, origins of Black History Month
Feb. 28
7 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Movie: “Do the Right Thing and School Daze”
Feb. 29
6:30 p.m.
Singletary Center Recital Hall
Town Hall Discussion on Racial Climate
UK Black Graduate and Professional Student Association in collaboration with Social Justice Advocacy Group
MEDIA CONTACT: Gail Hairston, 859-257-3302, gail.hairston@uky.edu