Black History Month

Join us for Black History Month 2012 activities! All events are open to the public. All events are free with the exception of the Soul Food Dinner*.

Friday, Feb. 10

3rd Annual African Night
Authentic African Cuisine, fashion show, prizes, Duniya African Drumming and Dancing, and much more

Reception following event in KFA Gallery.

Falcon's Nest, University Center

7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18

"Sankofa" - Film Screening
"Sankofa" is an Akan word that means that we must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today.

Running time: 124 minutes
This film is not rated

Kinnickinnic River Theater, University Center

5 and 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

10th Annual Soul Food Dinner*
Cost: UWRF Students with ID: $5, General Public: $7, Carry-out is available, add $1.

Journey House (Cascade Avenue)

5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29

Michelle Alexander author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness"
Lecture and Book Signing

This event is part of the Wyman Performing Arts and Lecture Series.

Riverview Ballroom, University Center

7:30 p.m.



Black History Month Poster

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