Ferris State University’s Office of Multicultural Student Services is set for a February celebration of Black History Month.
OMSS will host a series of Black History Month events beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1 and running through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The list of events is as follows
February ONE: Documentary Screening and Discussion
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 to 9 p.m., FLITE 214
“February One” tells the story of the 1960 Greensboro lunch counter sit-ins that
revitalized the Civil Rights Movement and set an example of student activism for the
coming decade.
Guest Speaker Senne Cordell Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Rankin Student Center Room 252
Guest speaker Senne Cordell Hall will discuss African contributions to martial arts,
and the history of martial arts from a global perspective.
Revolution ‘67: Documentary Screening & Discussion
Thursday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., FLITE 438
“Revolution ‘67” is an illuminating account of black urban rebellions during the
1960s.
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum: “Drum Majors for Justice” Exhibit
Monday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rankin Student Center Room Rooms 125/127
Curator and Ferris alumnus Khalid El-Hakim brings his nationally-known exhibit to
campus. Drum Majors for Justice is a celebration of the contributions of African Americans
in politics with a focus on individuals who were inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr.
2012 Black History Month Student Tribute
Monday, Feb. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., Rankin Student Center Dome Room
Ferris students will perform a variety of presentations in honor of Black History
Month.
“Whatever Happened To Idlewild?” with Filmmaker Coy Davis
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., FLITE 438
The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Idlewild community in northern Michigan’s Lake County.
Idlewild is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the Library of Congress.
It was a popular African American resort from the 1930s through 1960s. It was a place
where many great entertainers of that time performed. The documentary depicts the
rise and the fall of the historic place. The film’s award-winning producer, Coy Davis,
will be present as part of a brief post-film discussion.
“Black History, Is It Just A Month?” A Knowledge Discussion presented by B.L.A.C.K.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 to 8 p.m., IRC 121
For more information about the events scheduled for the Black History Month celebration at Ferris, contact OMSS Assistant Director Michael Wade, at (231) 591-2617.
Last updated: 02-01-2012
