Campus Center
Black History Month Events
February, 2008
James Baldwin's Legacy: A Panel Discussion
Monday, Feb. 4, 11am, MLK, Jr. Room, ECC
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots"- Marcus Garvey Join Salem State faculty Steven Carter, Gwen Rosemond, Jamie Wilson and Keja Valens for a panel discussion on the great African American writer, James Baldwin, as they consider Baldwin's legacy as writer and thinker.
Hip Hop Summit
Monday, Feb. 4, 4pm, Vets Hall, ECC
Save the Music! Real talk about beats, rhymes, music, sex, drugs and violence. FREE dinner! Must register for the conference in Campus Center Room 218 or call (978) 542-6436. Registration deadline: January 30– No on-site registration.
Poet Daniel Beaty
Monday, Feb. 4, 8pm, Vets Hall, ECC
 An award winning actor, singer, writer and composer most recently seen on HBO's Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, NBC's Showtime at the Apollo, and BET's 106 & Park. Daniel is the 2004 Grand Slam Champion at the world famous Nuyorican Poet's Café and the Fox Network's National Redemption Slam Champion.
Diversity in the Workplace Panel
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6pm, MLK, Jr. Room, ECC
Hear from experienced professionals about the transition from college to the world of work as a person of color. What strategies for success can you learn? Find out from people who have been there and done that.
The State of Black America
Monday, Feb. 11, 11am, MH342
Recent events such as the Jena 6 and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina have shown racism is still thriving in U.S. society. We need to discuss ways to stop racism and build real equality in this country. Bring your thoughts and feelings on these topics and others. Sponsored by the Peace Institute and SOS for Peace
Black History Month Feud
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 11am, MH342
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear,
but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."- Nelson Mandela
The Multicultural Student Association celebrates Black History Month with an entertaining and educational game with trivia related to Black history and chances to win prizes!
Stop Light Party
Thursday, Feb. 21, 9pm, South Campus Gym
Wear green if you're single; wear yellow if you are trying to mingle; and wear red if you're ready to wed! It's the Stop Light Party where those wearing green are single and not dating; those wearing yellow are "seeing" someone; and those wearing red are in a committed relationship
Black History Month Dinner
Thursday, Feb. 28, 6pm, Vets Hall, ECC
Join the Multicultural Student Association in celebrating the conclusion of the 82nd Anniversary of celebrating Black history in America.
Sponsored by the Office of the President, the Multicultural Student Association, Program Council, the Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Multicultural Affairs and the Campus Center
Please note: To request accommodations for any event; please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (978) 542-6217. TTY (978) 542-7146.
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