United Black World Month
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43rd Annual United Black World Month
The Multicultural Center sponsors the annual United Black World Month events held throughout February each year.
The Multicultural Center along with many departmental offices and student organizations across campus annually celebrates a theme of the African American experience, announced in late Autumn term. United Black World Month, also known as Black History Month, is a month-long celebration of the diasporic experience. The month begins with a featured speaker and continues with panels, lectures, socials, and other types of programs.
For more information or to get involved in the planning of the UBWM events, please contact Katherine Betts.
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February 4, 2013, Doors open: 5:45pm, Reception: 6:00pm, Program: 6:30pm,
Ohio Union-Great Hall
Official Kick-Off Celebration featuring Dr. Steve Perry
Come join us for an evening of fellowship, renewal and critical thought as we explore the UBWM theme, "At the Crossroads: A State of Urgency-THIS IS A TEST!" Nationally renowned speaker, Dr. Steve Perry, will engage the audience in a keynote address around critical Civil Rights issues surrounding education in Black America. This event will set the tone as we prepare to enter a month long journey of exploration, critical thought, and enlightenment. You do not want to miss out on this exciting evening!
Questions? Contact: Katherine Betts.128@osu.edu
February 19, 2013, 6-8pm, Multicultural Center Great Meeting Room
"What's Your Story": Tales of the Heart
The Office of Student Life's Multicultural Center in partnership with the Wexner Medical Center, The Women's Place and the ladies of Society of Sisters will host "What's Your Story": Tales of the Heart. In an effort to bring awareness to the leading cause of death in the United States and among women, this event will provide an intimate space for students, faculty and staff to dialogue about heart health among women of color. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the facts and understand the risks from expert physicians in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine and also hear the personal stories of fellow buckeyes impacted by heart disease and stroke. For more information on this event please visit mcc.osu.edu/events/
Questions? Contact: Habiba Kamagate at kamagate.1@osu.edu.
February 4, 2013, 4-5pm, Multicultural Center
What's Your Story? Faculty Lecture Series with Dr. Valerie Kinloch
OSU faculty share personal experiences and perspectives related to social justice, identity, and culture.
Questions? Contact: Maddie Luna.30@osu.edu
February 5, 2013, 6pm, Ohio Union-Great Hall Meeting Room 3
The Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male Presents: 5th Annual Historical Lecture Series: Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner
Dr. Theresa Runstedtler will discuss her book "Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner" which constructs a global history of race, gender, and empire in the early Twentieth Century while highlighting Jack Johnson, the first African American World Heavyweight Champion (1908-1915), in his public challenge to White supremacy at home and abroad.
Questions? Contact: Robert Bennett III, bennett.460@osu.edu or Kwame Christian, christian.102@osu.edu
February 7, 2013, 7-9pm, Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center-MLK Lounge
Code Red: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The 13th year for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a National HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and the Diaspora. There are four specific focal points: education, testing, involvement, and treatment. Come out to BSA's weekly meeting learn more about what you can do to advance the movement. Testing will take place on site, food and giveways will be provided! We want all participants to wear red all day to help spread awareness about the event and the cause.
Questions? Contact: Alvian Williams.3780@osu.edu
February 11, 2013, 7pm, Ohio Union-Great Hall
"Growing Up Daddy"
The performance is a groundbreaking one-man performance written and performed by spoken-word phenomena, Kraal "Kayo" Charles. In this semi-autobiographical piece, Kayo uses poetry and hip hop to explore what happens when a rising artist-entrepreneur is suddenly faced with impending fatherhood. With humor and honesty, Kayo conveys the complexities of a man caught between embracing and rejecting his newest and greatest role. He captures the essence of memoirs by recounting tales of whimsical women, fair-weather friends, and his strange Caribbean father.
Questions? Contact: Katherine Betts.128@osu.edu
February 12, 2013, 7pm, Multicultural Center
Ratchet Theater: The Love/Hate Relationship with Hip Hop
Featured presenter: Dr. Patty Cunningham and Lisa Hayes, LSW, MSW Mass media presentation on the intersection of hip hop and the performance of male and female gender norms.
Questions? Contact: Dr. Patty Cunningham.212@osu.edu or Chanel Ellison.1556@osu.edu
February 14, 2013, 4-5pm, Multicultural Center
"The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights"
The MCC will feature a monthly screening of documentaries focused on bringing together students to learn, discuss, and get involved in the key issues of our time.
Questions? Contact: Maddie Luna.30@osu.edu
February 15, 2013, 9am-10pm, Ohio Union-Performance Hall, Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, and Ohio Union-Great Hall
February 16, 2013, 9am-10pm, Martin Luther King Performing and Cultural Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH
Hip Hop Literacies Conference: Pedagogies for Social Change
The OSU Hip Hop Literacies Conference (HHLC): Pedagogies for Social Change responds to the call echoed by this year's United Black World Month's theme "At the Crossroads: A State of Urgency, This is a Test!" In HHLC's quest to put local, national and international scholars in dialogue with the community on critical issues such as impoverishment, mass incarceration, community re-entry, sexism, human rights, language diversity, social inequality, and progressive literacy education to counteract these social ills. Our goal is to continue to locate and instigate unified movement on behalf of critical scholars, researchers, students, teachers, artists, community members and policy makers. Featured presenter or speaker: Hip Hop scholars Dr. Martha Diaz (NYU) and Dr. Christopher Emdin (Teachers College, Columbia University), Celebrity Keynote Lecturer and Headline Concert Performer is Rap Pioneer and Ice Cube protégé' YoYo! Also featured is Toni Blackman, one of the best freestyle improvisational artist-educators worldwide. Toni was the first U.S. Hip Hop Cultural Ambassador. She will present her Rhyme Like a Girl Workshop and co-headline the concert. The OSU community is invited to apply to bust your best spoken word piece at our open mic session, A State of Urgency on the Mic.
Questions? Contact: Dr. Elaine Richardson.486@osu.edu or Katherine Betts.128@osu.edu
February 15, 2013, 7pm, Ohio Union-Great Hall Meeting Rooms
A State of Urgency on the Mic!!: An Evening of Spoken Word and Hip Hop
This evening of performance will be provided by the University and community Hip Hop and spoken word artists as they use their talents to talk about critical issues such as: impoverishment, mass incarceration, community re-entry, sexism, human rights, language diversity, and social inequality. The evening will feature many great performances and surprises! The host for the evening will be OSU's own artist, Quartez Harris! So, come raise your urgent issues on the mic.
Questions? Contact: Katherine Betts.128@osu.edu
February 20, 2013, 3pm, Multicultural Center
Intersections of Equality: The Bayard Rustin Story
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Bayard Rustin's birth, and the Multicultural Center is pleased to share the film "Brother Outsider" and facilitate a discussion about this visionary strategist and activist who has been called "the unknown hero" of the Civil Rights Era.
Questions? Contact: Angie Wellman.63@osu.edu
February 20, 2013, The Ohio Staters, Traditions Room, Ohio Union
"The Evolution of Submission at the Crossroads..."
Best Selling Author, Enitan Bereola (Bereolaesque: The Contemporary Gentleman's Etiquette Book for the Urban Sophisticate.), will deliver a message that will help our community recognize, examine and provide a deeper understanding of the roles of African American Men and Women. This program will allow student leaders to bring into mind the evolution of these roles as it leads up to present times as well as provide an opportunity for us to choose our potential path at the "crossroads" towards a better future.
Questions? Contact: Andrew Gerald Offorjebe.1@osu.edu or Betty Cowans.7@osu.edu
February 21, 2013, 11am-6pm, Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Culture Center
Red Cross Blood Drive
Questions? Contact: Kerra S. Carson139@buckeyemail.osu.edu
February 22, 2013, 12-1pm, Multicultural Center
Learning From Your Community
Columbus community members involved in politics, non-profits, and business organizations are invited to share their expertise and experience with students.
Questions? Contact: Maddie.Luna.30@osu.edu
February 23, 2013, Time: TBA, The Franklin Pre-Release Center, 1800 Harmon Road, Columbus, OH 43223
African American Heritage Festival Community Service Initiative
The African American Heritage Festival and the Multicultural Center will host a group that will visit the Pre-Release Center and give advice and words of encouragement to the inmates to assist them in their recovery.
Questions? Contact: Deedra Thompson.2110@buckeyemail.osu.edu
February 26, 2013, 3:30 - 4:30pm, 11th floor of Thompson Library
Understanding Black History through Black Music: From Protests to Celebration
The University Libraries, Diversity & Inclusion Committee is sponsoring a lecture by Dr. William McDaniel, Professor of African American Music and Director of Jazz Studies. Music will be interspersed throughout the lecture.
Questions? Contact: Fern Cheek.27@osu.edu
February 27, 2013, 6:30pm, Ohio Union-Cartoon Room
4th Annual Gathering of Women: Shaping our Generation - Promoting Positive Images of Black Women
Please join the lovely ladies of Society of Sisters and the Council of Black Leaders for an elegant night of impact and inspiration. Gathering of Women provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate/graduate and professional women to connect with both local and national female leaders and take part in relevant conversations on various topics impacting women today. This year's theme, "Shaping Our Generation - Promoting Positive Images of Black Women" will spark thought and cultivate a great discussion around the state of the Black woman, developing young female leaders, and what it means to do your part in Shaping Our Generation.
Questions? Contact: Shannon Jeffries.104@buckeyemail.osu.edu or Nadiyah Harper.803@buckeyemail.osu.edu
February 28, 2013, 7-9pm, Ohio Union-Cartoon Room
Soul Session
An evening of performances by poets and musicians. Featuring the artistry of nationally acclaimed spoken word artist, Chelsey Richardson, a dynamic spoken word artist, mentor, educator, and activist.
Questions? Contact: Professor Malcolm Cash, profmalcolmcash@gmail.com and Romisha Law, law.120@osu.edu
February 28, 2013, 4pm, Ohio Union-Traditions Room
ICONIC: Decoding Images of the Revolutionary Black Woman
Dr. Lakesia Johnson, OSU WGSS PhD graduate, will read from her new book "ICONIC: Decoding Images of the Revolutionary Black Woman." There will be a book signing to follow.
Questions? Contact: Andy Cavins.1@osu.edu
FREE HIV/STI Testing Every Tuesday Night, 5-9pm, Multicultural Center
Thank you to our sponsors that helped make these events available to our community:
Office of Student Life Multicultural Center
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Department of African American & African Studies
Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
The Todd A. Bell National Resource Center for the African American Male