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For release: February 1, 2010
For press information, contact Linda Hall
Under the theme “Black Economic Empowerment: Redefining the American Dream,” the University
of Memphis will host a full schedule of programs, theater, music and lectures during
Black History Month. Many of the events are open the public and free of charge.
The calendar includes:
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February 2
Opening ceremony and presentation of Authur S. Holman Lifetime Achievement Award to
Fred Jones Jr., 7 p.m., Michael D. Rose Theatre |
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February 4
The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Roberson
7 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 9
Business Expo
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 10
Talk and book signing for New Chicago and Beyond autobiography of Dr. Odie H. Tolbert Jr.
Noon, Ned McWherter Library, Room 226
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February 11
Blacks, Jews, Civil Rights: Conflict and Communion, lecture by UCLA Professor Eric Sundquist
7 p.m., Rose Theatre Entertainment Lobby
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February 12
Gospel Explosion Featuring “Twinkie Clark”
7 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 16
Play: God’s Trombone,a play performed by the Hattiloo Theatre
7 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 17
Black Economic Empowerment in Memphis and the American Dream
A black economic empowerment panel discussion with some of Memphis’ premiere entrepreneurs.
Sponsored by the University Libraries and Minority Affairs, U of M with the support
of the Black Business Association of Memphis and the Friends of the University Libraries.
12 noon, Ned McWherter Library
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change presents Overcoming the Hidden History of Katrina’s Fury and of Our Future
7 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 18
An Evening Conversation with “Rev. Run,” star of the MTV show Run’s House
7 p.m., Rose Theatre
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February 19
Freedom Ball
7 p.m., U of M Holiday Inn
Annual Hohenberg Lecture featuring Mikelle Smith Omari: Global/Local: Contemporary Art in Africa and Its Diasporas
7 p.m., U of M Fogelman Executive Center
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February 24
Igniting Excitement
3 p.m., Rose Theatre Entertainment Lobby
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February 26
Closing Ceremony with speaker Judge George Brown
1 p.m., Rose Theatre Entertainment Lobby
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All events are co-sponsored by Student Event Allocation. More information is available
by calling the U of M Office of Minority Affairs at 901-678-2054 or online at www.memphis.edu/minorityaffairs/events.htm.
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