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University Libraries Resource Guide: Black History MonthSponsored by: University Libraries
https://guides.library.unlv.edu/BlackHistoryMonthAn electronic resource guide highlighting streaming media, books, and other library resources for Black History Month
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Black History Month Curated Book Display Sponsored by: Teacher Development & Resources Library
February 1 | 8:00 AM @ CEB 101 Join the TDRL for a celebration of Black History Month through our Curated Display of young people’s books by and/or about Black people all month long!
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African Student Association 5th Annual Fashion Show: Afroverse Sponsored by: CSUN, SDSJ, Office of Student Affairs, Office of Diversity Initiatives, UNLV President’s Office
February 2 | 6:00 PM @ Student Union Ballroom Join ASA*** as they celebrate Africa United through fashion, food, music, entertainment and education. For the past 4 years ASA has put on an amazing show that gives the audience and inside look into Africa and the Diaspora.
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Leadership Lunch: Cultivating Hope & Resilience Sponsored by: LEAD Team, SDSJ*
February 5 | 11:30 AM @ SU 213 A conversation about building resilience in leadership. Free lunch will be provided in this workshop!
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Black History Month Kick off Sponsored by: SODA**
February 6 | 11:00 AM @ Pida Plaza SODA is hosting a Black History Month Kick Off, providing learning activities and food highlighting Black cultures.
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A Deeper Look into the Harlem Renaissance Sponsored by: Kappa Xi
February 6 | 6:00 PM @ Student Union Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be paying homage to the Harlem Renaissance by showing a movie called “The Great Debaters.”
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African American Scholars DaySponsored by: The Office of Admission
February 8 | 8:00 AM @ Student Union The Office of Admission brings prospective African American students from CCSD on campus to provide students an insight of the resources & community that is available at UNLV. Students are fed a free lunch, provided free transportation!
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DASH Dinner Discussion: Black History MonthSponsored by: UNLVolunteers
February 11 | 4:00 PM @ Student Union, 208A Learn about and discuss housing and food insecurity in the Black/African American community. Food is provided. Learn more/sign up at: bit.ly/UNLVService
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MOCA Movie Night Sponsored by: Men of Color Alliance, Housing & Residential Life, SDSJ*
February 11 | 5:30 PM @ Tonopah Center Conference Room Join the UNLV Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) for a movie night exploring aspects of the intersections of masculinity, ethnic ambiguity, and police brutality. Snacks provided.
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The African Company Presents Richard III Sponsored by: Nevada Conservatory Theatre
February 15 | 7:30 PM @ Judy Bayley Theatre New York. 1821. America’s first black theatre company, the African Company, presents classic plays at a theatre in downtown Manhattan for both black and white audiences. But they are challenged when they dare to put on Shakespeare’s Richard III at the same time as the powerful and popular Park Theatre. Carlyle Brown’s humorous and touching play, based on real-life events, dares to ask the question: does Shakespeare belong to everyone?
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Hey, Sis! Sponsored by: Micahela Mobley & Dr. Jayme Canty
February 19 | 5:00 PM @ CSJ-Houssels House To provide a space for Black womxn’s pain, healing, and joy! Refreshments will be served!
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African Union: Pan-Africanism and its Modern Relevance Sponsored by: Las Vegas Urban League of Young Professionals
February 19 | 7:00 PM @ Student Union Room 218 Q & A session about Pan-Africanism and how it is still relevant within our modern day society.
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The Black Carpet
Sponsored by: SDSJ*
February 21 | 5:00 PM @ SU 208 The event is designed to acknowledge Black excellence from students, staff, faculty, and community advocates. Enjoy great food, music, and a dance!
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ORIGINS: WHO WE ARE Sponsored by: UNLV School of Music,
Division of Choral Studies
February 22 | 7:30 PM @ Lee & Thomas Beam Music Center, UNLV The Concert Singers and Chamber Chorale celebrate the rich diversity of our community with music from many cultures, including American folk songs and spirituals. Featured guest artists are the Shadow Ridge High School Concert Choir and Liberty High School Viva Voce.
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Black Health Matters Sponsored by: #BlackLivesMatterUNLV
February 24 | 2:00 PM @ SU Ballroom Social determinants of health fall under many intersections of our identity including race. This event is an interactive way to address racial health disparities.
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The Hate U Give Movie Screening Sponsored by: Nevada Partners, SDSJ*, African Student Association, City of Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada Black Student Union, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, QVolution, The Center, Jag Nevada, Nevada Coalition to END Domestic and Sexual Violence
February 28 | 3:30 PM @ Nevada Partners - Event Center A screening of the movie, The Hate U Give, will be screened. Following the screening will be a panel discussion about historical struggles for racial justice and equality in America.
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* SDSJ = Student Diversity & Social Justice** SODA = Students Organizing Diverse Activities*** ASA = African Student Association
BLACK HISTORY Month
SankofaDerived from King Adinkera of the Akan people of West African, Sankofa means 'to go back and fetch it"; we must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward, and we can understand why and how we came to be who we are today.