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Join
Reinhardt College to Commemorate Black History Month during
February 2008
Celebrate Black History Month in February 2008 at
Reinhardt College. From speakers and performers to workshops and
traditional Southern foods, the College will host a variety of
events that honor the rich history and cultural heritage of
African-Americans.
"This is the biggest year for Black History Month
at Reinhardt,” explains Becky Doebler, Reinhardt’s student
activities coordinator. “Black History Month is about
remembering roots and celebrating differences, and with so many
exciting events planned throughout the month, we believe we are
able to provide this to the Reinhardt Community.”
Experience a Performance of Slave
Songs, Games and Dances
A performance by The Georgia Sea Island
Singers on Thursday, Jan. 31, will start off the month-long
celebration. The group, led by Frankie Sullivan Quimby, seeks to
preserve the African-American culture, customs and the songs of
the Gullah language spoken on the isolated islands of the
Georgia Coast. The Quimby family has performed songs and
traditions documented by Lydia Parrish in her 1942 book Slave
Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands for audiences all over the
world. The program begins at 8 p.m. in the Falany Performing
Arts Center (FPAC). Tickets are $15 for adults; and $10 for
seniors (55 and older), students and Reinhardt faculty and
staff. For tickets, call the Performing Arts Center box office
at (770) 720-9167, or visit
www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.
Learn
Traditional African Art Forms
Two interactive workshops will
encourage participants to find their own African rhythm. Join
Yomi Goodall in the Hasty Student Life Center Glasshouse on
Thursday, Feb. 7, from 12:30- 2 p.m. as he teaches the basics of
African drumming. Bring your own African drum or use one that
Goodall provides. Learn traditional African dance techniques on
Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 12:30- 2 p.m. in the Glasshouse.
Through music, singing, clapping and dancing, you can
participate emotionally and physically in the art of African
dancing. Bring your comfortable dancin’ shoes!
Join in on
a Discussion
“After the Conversation…Next the
Discussion,” a presentation by J.L. King, on Monday, Feb. 11, at
7 p.m. in the Glasshouse, will address topics including
sexuality, sexual health and HIV/AIDS awareness. King has spoken
to thousands of college students from all over the county and
has made television guest appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show,
PBS, CNN, The Discovery Network, and more than 80 national news
shows.
Three different religions will be
represented in a Religious Panel on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from
6-7:30 in the Glasshouse. Imam Plemon T. El-Amin (Islam),
Reginald Finley (Atheism), and Rev. M.G. McGill (Christianity)
will speak and respond to questions about their beliefs and how
those beliefs affect their sense of belonging in the Black
community.
Get a Taste
of the South
Sample delicious Southern Soul Food
on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Reinhardt’s Gordy
Dining Hall. The menu includes: fried chicken, pork ribs, ham
hocks, catfish, greens, stuffed mashed potato bake, black-eyed
peas, corn, Hoppin’ John, cornbread, and sweet potato pie.
Prices are: $5.25 for the public and $2.25 for faculty, staff
and students. For more information, contact the Gordy Dining
Hall at 770-720-5611.
Read About
Black Leaders
Throughout February, the Hill Freeman Library and
Spruill Learning Center on the Waleska campus will feature a
book display of literary works about important Black leaders and
visionaries.
For more information on Black History Month,
please contact the Office of Student Activities at 770-720-5540.
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