Black History Month 2011 at SMU

51³Ô¹ÏÍøcelebrates the month with a variety of events, which are free and open to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcommunity.

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Black History Month Logo 2011 at SMUBlack History Month, celebrated annuallyÌýin the U.S., seeks to educate the American people about African-Americans' cultural backgrounds and achievements. Each year, to call attention to the importance of the observance. SMUÌýcelebratesÌýthe monthÌýwith a variety of events, which are free and open to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcommunity. The remaining events thisÌýmonthÌýinclude:

February 21
Ìý > Black History on the Hilltop - Anga Sanders, one of the first Black students at SMU, will speak.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Commons
Noon - 1Ìýp.m.
Ìý Ìý> Forum II: Past, Present, and Future - Discussion on the status of the Black community in the past, present, and future.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Forum
6 p.m.
February 22
> Do the Right Thing (film by Spike Lee) -
Hughes-Trigg Theatre
8 p.m.
February 23
Ìý > The Progression of Black Woman - A journey through the history of the everyday American Black Woman.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Atriums A and B
7:30 p.m.
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February 24
Ìý > African Students Association Extravaganza - A showcase of African culture through dance, drummers, a fashion show and poetry.
Umphrey Lee Mack Ballroom
7 - 10 p.m.
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February 27
Ìý > A Journey Through Time - A history of the role of religion in the Black Community through music and sermonettes.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Commons
7 p.m.
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February 28
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>Town Hall Forum with Jerry Levias - FOX Sports Southwest celebrates Black History MonthÌýwith a live webcast of a town hall forum at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcommemorating the 45th anniversary of legendary 51³Ô¹ÏÍøwide receiver Jerry LeVias breaking the color barrier in the Southwest Conference. Read more.
Umphrey Lee Center: Mack Ballroom
7 p.m.

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March 1

> Delta Jeopardy - Black History jeopardy
Hughes-Trigg Student Center: Forum
7:13 p.m.

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