A series of presentations commemorating Black History Month is planned by the Wayne State University department of Africana studies in February.

Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi-As will perform "Fish Out of Water," an intimate, multilingual tapestry of South African characters, images, observations and personal stories that explore questions of culture and identity, race and tradition.

The performance is slated for 8 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 7, and at 7 p.m. Feb. 8,in room 150 of the General Lectures Building. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12for students and seniors, and are available by calling (313) 668-0407.

"The History of Goree Island" will be discussed by Richard Harrison Goree, author of Goree Island: Island of No Return, at 11:45 a.m. Feb.10 in Room J of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. The lecture is free.

Charles Wright, founder of the Museum of African American History, and Erma Henderson, former member of the Detroit City Council, will explain "The Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson". The presentation begins at 11:45a.m. in Hilberry Lounge C of the Student Center Building. The lecture is free.

"Black Music and Motown: The Impact of Jazz" will be the subject of a presentation by Thomas "Beans" Bowles, a board member of the Graystone Hall of Fame Jazz Museum and former Motown artist. His presentation will begin at11:45 a.m. Feb. 23 in Hilberry Lounge C of the Student Center Building. The lecture is free.

For more details on any of the presentations call (313) 577-2321.