UIC Black History Month Events

Student Organization,


Join the UIC community as we celebrate the influence, accomplishments and cultural
uniqueness of African Americans in this nation.



Start the month of February off right...enjoying great entertainment at the UIC
Black History Month Events!


Tuesday, Feb. 1 @ 4pm

"Rhythms, Rhymes and Reflections." Dance, poetry, and music featuring MADD Rhythms.

Student Center East, Illinois Room



Friday, Feb. 4@ 6:30pm

"Hoop It Up." Basketball game between UIC faculty/staff and students.

Physical Education Building



Tuesday, Feb. 8 @4pm

"Love Is: He Said She Said." Yanni Brown and Timothy Miller discuss positive
relationships.

Student Center East, Room 613



Thursday, Feb. 10@ 7pm

Poetry Slam. Marc Bamuthi Joseph, poet and performer, featured artist on HBO's Def
Poetry Slam, and members of Mojo's Pen.

Student Center East, Room 605



Friday, Feb. 11 @7pm

Heritage Ball. Performance by hip-hop artist, Que Billah.

Student Center East, Illinois Room-$10. Buffet dinner included.



Tuesday, Feb. 15 @ 4pm

Literary chat. "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family" by Annette
Gordon-Reed. Discussion examining family, race and power.

Student Center East, Room 605



Thursday, Feb. 17@ 4pm

"Storming the Gates." Panel discussion on minority pioneers in higher education.

Student Center East, Room 605



Wednesday, Feb. 23@ 4pm

"The Fundamentals of Strong Leadership." Kevin Powell, nationally acclaimed writer
and social activist.

Student Center East, Illinois Room

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Friday, Feb. 25@ 7pm

21st Annual Blues Cabaret with Byther Smith.

UIC Forum

$10 UIC students, $25 others; includes soul food buffet.

For more information, please contact Campus Programs at 312.413.5070