February 8, 2000

University will host Angela Davis, musicians and speakers in honor of Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, several free special events will be held Wayne State in February.
  • Feb. 10 - African Vista: Photo Reflections on a Home Coming" will feature Professor Eboe Hutchful, Cheryl Dove, Anita Williams and Roderick Murphy. The discussion will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room on the third floor of the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. The photo exhibit will be available for viewing during regular library hours during February.
  • Feb. 11 - Political activist and University of California-Santa Cruz Professor Angela Davis will discuss "Beyond the Prison Industrial Complex" from6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Arts Auditorium. A book signing and reception will follow.
  • Feb. 16 - Trumpeter Marcus Belgrave will provide a "Salute to Louis Armstrong" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Student Center Building.
  • Feb. 24 - Pianist Ken Cox will perform "Black Music from the '60s to the'9Os" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the north commons on the first floor of the Student Center Building.
  • Feb. 24 - Professor Timothy Tyson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will discuss "The Significance of Robert Williams' Life," which will be followed by a book signing and reception. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilberry Lounge of the Student Center Building.

For more details, call (313) 577-2321. The events are sponsored by the Africana studies department, Student Council, and women's studies department.

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