Black History Month Events
Each year Augusta State celebrates African American heritage with a month-long observance of Black History. Throughout the month of February, the university will present diverse programming of speakers, exhibitions, musicians, and discussions that draw attention to African American culture and history.
Highlights of the month will include a presentation by James E. Carter, III, former director of minority affairs and associate dean of students at the Medical College of Georgia, on Tuesday, February 8, from noon-1 p.m., in W1002 Science Building.
Hot Topics on Hot Plates, a panel of students discussing many issues relating to race, will be held twice to maximize student participation. The first session will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, and the second will be at 11:30 a.m. on February 17. Both will be in the Washington Hall Towers. Students will have the chance to talk about “hot topics,” and enjoy a “hot plate” of food at this free event.On February 4, a panel of faculty from ASU and MCG will examine the Cultural Divide in America--Perspectives on Race, Media and Religion. The program is free and will be held from 10 a.m.-noon in University Hall.
John Gaston will present a one-man play titled The Brothers Wednesday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m., in the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. The production is free to ASU faculty, staff, and students with a valid ASU ID.
Local performers and choirs such as Hands of Praise, the Julia Johnson Ensemble, Prophets, the Strom Thurmond High School Chorus, Ruthina Lowe, the Lively Stones, and more will perform a Gospel Extravaganza on Sunday, February 20, at 3 p.m., in the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.
The Buffalo Soldiers will return this year and present riding demonstrations outside of Galloway Hall on Monday, February 21, from noon-4 p.m. On Wednesday, February 23, the African American Scholars Recognition program will take place at 7 p.m., in the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. Although MAP students will be honored, the program is primarily a recognition of outstanding high school students. The top two students from each of the high schools in the CSRA will be honored for their academic scholarship.
To wrap up Black History Month celebrations, a jazz concert will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 8 p.m., in the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.
The programs are open to the public, and unless otherwise noted, are free. The events are sponsored by the university’s Black History Month Committee, the Minority Advising Program, the Black Student Union, and student activities. For more information, call student activities at 737-1609. For a complete list of events, visit www.aug.edu/public_information_and_publications/news.
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