Yale Bulletin and Calendar

February 18, 2000

Volume 28, Number 21

Black History Month celebration

The theme of the Afro-American Cultural Center's (AACC) "Black History Month 2000" celebration this year is "International Blackness: Inclusivity, Interdependence, Integrity."

"Knowing of the vast contributions, insights, struggles and accomplishments of black people all over the world is vitally essential if we are to believe and have faith in what our potential is today and for generations to come," says Akobe J. Sandy, one of the organizers of the event. "We are an international people with a common cultural, deep structure. Yet, ... there is also uniqueness."

The AACC is exploring the themes of commonality and uniqueness through concerts, film screenings and discussions. Dinners and other social gatherings will also highlight the celebration.

Activities

Among the other events highlighting "Black History Month 2000" will be:

* "Black Women in Prison and the Plight of Kemba Smith," a panel discussion led by Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and featuring State Senator Toni Harp, Congressman John Martinez and New Haven Alderman Jelani Lawson, 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, at AACC, 411 Park St.

* "Blacks and Jews," a presentation by Claude C. George Jr., educator/international consultant and coordinator of study groups to Israel and South Africa, 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale, 80 Wall St. Sponsored by Yale Hillel and AACC.

* A Black Gay and Lesbian Film Fest, featuring "All God's Children," "Honored by the Moon" and "She Don't Fade," 8-11 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, at AACC. Sponsored by PRISM and the AACC.

* African Food Fest, featuring culinary choices from many countries as well as music, singing, drumming, storytelling, a fashion show and other activities, 7 p.m.-midnight on Friday, Feb. 25 at Silliman College. Sponsored by the Yale African Students Association.

* A community event for New Haven children and families, featuring a cultural bazaar, games, performances and vendors, noon-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at AACC. Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance at Yale (BSAY) and AACC.

* The annual concert of the Yale Gospel Choir, 8-10 p.m. on Feb. 26 in Sudler Hall of William L. Harkness Hall, 100 Wall St.

* Readings by two authors -- Shay Youngblood from her novel "Black Girl in Paris" and Kate Rushin from her poetry book "The Black Back-Ups" -- and a discussion of the themes of travel, mobility and African-American women abroad, 6-7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 28, at AACC. Sponsored by Atticus Bookstore.

* Mardi Gras Millennium Party, featuring mask-making, bead throwing, creole food, zydeco dancing and a history lesson on Cajun and Creole culture, 7-10 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 29, at AACC. Sponsored by BSAY and AACC.

The above events are free and open to the public. For further information, call (203) 432-4131.

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