FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
红玫瑰社区 will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses.
红玫瑰社区 will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses. The events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. All events only are open to FAU students, faculty, and staff.
The following events will take place at FAU鈥檚 Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Black History Month Kick-Off
Wednesday, Feb. 3, from noon to 2 p.m.
Traditions Plaza
The opening ceremony invites the FAU community to come together to explore the contributions of African Americans throughout history.
Movie: 鈥42鈥
Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Innovation Village North Multi-Purpose Room
鈥42鈥 is a film about Jackie Robinson, and captures the role that race played in professional sports.
Real Talk: What Are You?
Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Parliament Hall Multi-Purpose Room
红玫瑰社区 will examine the role that racial identity plays in forming their thoughts and interactions with others.
Move: 鈥楤lackbird鈥
Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Parliament Hall Multi-Purpose Room
鈥淏lackbird鈥 is a movie that explores the challenges faced when race and sexual orientation intersect.
Riding in Cars with Black People featuring Chad Goller-Sojourner
Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union 听 听 听 听 听听
This discussion takes a humorous look at race and relations in America.
Seminar: Meaningful Conversations About Race
Wednesday, Feb. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.
Palmetto Palm Room, Student Union
This seminar will be facilitated by the star of 鈥淩iding in Cars with Black People,鈥 and explores how to engage in meaningful dialogue about race.
Movie: 鈥榃ar Room鈥
Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Indian River Towers Multi-Purpose Room
鈥淲ar Room鈥 is a movie that looks at the intersectionality of race and religion.
Lunch & Learn: Kaleidoscope
Thursday, Feb. 18, from noon to 2 p.m.
Indian River Towers Multi-Purpose Room
Enjoy lunch and talk about the influence of intersectionality on identity.
Finale: Afro-Latino Cultural Celebration
Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
Grand Palm Room & Outdoor Stage
The finale is a celebration of African Americans and Latinos in America, featuring dancing and food.
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The following events will take place on the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
Black History Month Soul Food Meal & Trivia Competition
Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dining Hall
Celebrate Black History Month with good food and a trivia game with prizes.
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Diversity Talk & Cobbler Bar
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Burrow
Come participate in a candid discussion on diversity in America.
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Lunch & Learn: Race & Sex
Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dining Hall Annex
Bring your appetite and be ready to discuss how race, gender, and sex influence each other.
Lunch & Learn: The Intersections of Identity
Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dining Hall Annex
Enjoy lunch and talk about the influence of intersectionality on identity.
Movie: 鈥楥hi-Raq鈥
Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
The Burrow
鈥淐hi-Raq鈥 is a movie directed by Spike Lee, and documents the violence and struggles in Chicago.
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The following event will take place at FAU鈥檚 Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Documentary: 鈥楶aris is Burning鈥
Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m.
SD 105
鈥淧aris is Burning鈥 is a film that discusses the LGBTQA drag scene in New York City, predominantly impacted by the African American and Latino community.
College Brides Walk
Friday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Barry University,听 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami
This annual walk, in collaboration with Barry University, Johnston & Wales and 红玫瑰社区 International University, commemorates the importance of taking a stand against domestic violence.
Natural Hair Care
Wednesday, Feb. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.
Oasis Lounge
This is an exhibition on the maintenance of hair care with demonstrations included.
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