African Americans and the Vote
Events include an art show, recitals, film festival, business expo, speakers and an interactive workshop.
Art Exhibit: The Road to the Promised Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
Feb. 2-28 | G-Building Hallway
An exhibition illustrating the civil rights movement's enduring significance by focusing on the people and the events that made it possible. Features photographs, facsimiles of landmark documents and quotations by movement leaders.
HBCU Transfer Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Hive and C135
Discuss transfer opportunities with representatives of historically black colleges and universities. Also: the history of HBCUs, members of the Divine Nine Greek Letter Organizations, the Lancaster ISD Marching Band, Greek steppers and snacks.
Recital Series
Wednesdays | 1 p.m. | F117
Feb. 5 • Bronwen Forbay, Soprano
Feb. 12 • Tony Baker Jazz Quartet
Feb. 19 • George Anderson Jazz Quartet
Feb. 26 • Barbara Hill Moore Vocal Studio
Dallas Black Dance with a Taste of Soul
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 12:30-1:15 p.m. | The Hive
The oldest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas performs mini concerts on "African Americans and the Vote."
Popcorn Pop-Up Film Festivals
Film festival of documentaries on the right to vote and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Friday, Feb. 7 and 14 | 12:30-3 p.m. | L208
"I am Not Your Negro" and "Freedom Summer"
Monday, Feb. 17 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | VIBee Lounge
"Voting Matters" and "Barber of Birmingham"
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m.-noon | Pleasant Grove Campus Community Room
"Voting Matters" and "Barber of Birmingham"
Black Business Expo: Tribute to Black Wall Street
Monday, Feb. 10 | 12:30-2 p.m. | C135 and The Hive
Support our African American entrepreneurs in the DFW small business community and help black businesses stay in business. Vendors will be on campus promoting their merchandise, products and services.
The Great Debate Continues …
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | S100
Engaging conversation from the black male and female perspective as it relates to our plight during slavery, the civil rights movement, voter registration and the hip-hop era. Door prizes and refreshments.
The Fight to Vote: Presenter the Rev. Peter Johnson
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | S100
Plan to be inspired by a living history book. Meet the Rev. Peter Johnson, one of Dallas' last living links to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s purpose-driven mission of non-violence for justice.
Shotguns, Sheep and Sheets: Presented by Dr. Janice Franklin
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | C297
Unwashed stories seldom told. Spotlighting the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.
What Black History Means To Me: The Video
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | VIBee Lounge
Staff and faculty share personal experiences and self reflections of the significance and impact of living within institutionalized America.
Drop the Mic: Expressions in Freestyle and Swing Therapy
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | C135
Share your favorite original poem, essay or play an instrument and learn to swing dance.
Our Future Needs Our Stories
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | G203
This interactive, three-hour workshop by Young Professionals of Color allows students of color to tell their stories to counteract dominant narratives, define their identity and take the first steps to creating change in their community.
Contact 4OSER@dcccd.edu.