African American Heritage Celebration 2011
“Standing Strong in the Past Strengthens the Future”
8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Feb. 1 – 28
African American Heritage DVD Looping
Created by Michela Walsh, Career and Employment Services
Various locations on campus
Event postponed to Feb. 17 due to inclement
weather. Noon-2 p.m., Multipurpose Room.
Kick-Off Celebration
Keynote speaker- Wendell Covington
Featuring the Spirit of Angela-Kumasi Nankama Aswad
Kambeng African Dance and Drumming team, Legend
Productions hip-hop, modern and contemporary dance
ensemble, discussion of the abolitionist movement in Missouri
and the story of Elijah Lovejoy presented by Barnes Bradshaw
from the Missouri History Museum, musical performances by
Florissant Valley students, free soul food and giveaways.
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Feb. 7
African American Film Showing
The History of Black Film in America followed by a panel
discussion. Free popcorn and soda.
Facilitated by Dr. Terrence Freeman, FV Engineering Dept.
Student Center, Private Dining Room A
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Feb. 9
Live History Museum
Come and experience live actors portraying important characters
in African American History.
Facilitated by Genesis Steele, African American Male Initiative
Instructional resource, Art Gallery
11 a.m. –1 p.m., Feb. 10
History Challenge
So, you think you know African American history? Compete in this
game show and win prizes!
Facilitated by Scott Martin
Student Center, Quiet Study Area
www.stlcc.edu/tobacco-free
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Feb. 17
Rhythms, Rhymes, & Raps
Bobby Norfolk
Emmy Award-winning storyteller takes you on a journey to
Africa through the music of poetry through a rollicking
multicultural tour of raps and traditional verse.
Student Center, Multipurpose Room
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Feb. 23
Student Center
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Remembering Key Anniversaries in 2011 in
African American History
Lecture presented by Dr. Linda Collins, History Dept.
Student Center, Multipurpose Room
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Feb. 24
Presentation by Dr. Priscilla Dowden-White
Dr. Priscilla Dowden-White will discuss her research
and new book, “Groping Toward Democracy: African
American Social Welfare Reform in St. Louis, 19101949” (University of Missouri Press, 2010).
Dr. Dowden-White’s research reveals the history of
African-American community activism and institution
building in St. Louis during the first half of the
twentieth century.
Sponsored by David L. Underwood Library.
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IR building (Library) - 3 floor
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Feb. 25
Closing Celebration - Step Show
Dance troops will perform creative, synchronized steps in
a competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top three
dance troops.
Hosted by Keith Sayles, African American Male Initiative
P.E., Gymnasium
Refreshments will be provided at each event.
Call 314.513.4291 for more information.
All events are FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by STLCC-FV Campus Life.
St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley
3400 Pershall Road, St. Louis, MO 63135
St. Louis Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities.