West Virginia University

Black History Month 2008

“When The Music Changes, So Does The Dance”:
An Exploration of Black Music

This African proverb describes our exploration of the music and music-making of black people in the United States. Three special programs explore the themes of retention, relevance and righteousness of this cultural expression, both within and across genres.

Other programs are offered this month as part of a cultural celebration of African Heritage.

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Feb. 1
First Friday/?Images From Katrina? Photo Exhibit
The Center for Black Culture?s monthly gathering featuring a photo exhibit by Greg Avery.
Monongalia Arts Center, 5:30 ? 9:00pm

Feb. 2
?WVU Action for Awareness, Jerry P. Wilkins Reception?
Banquet in honor of the late Jerry Wilkins.
Erickson Alumni Center, 5:30 pm

Feb. 4
Between Two Worlds: Black Music in Appalachia (An Exploration of Black Music)
The Center for Black Culture and the Appalachian Cultures Committee present this program featuring Ed Cabbell.
WVU Mountainlair, Hatfields B, 11:30 am

Feb. 5
?The Black Light Lounge?
The Center for Black Culture?s Urban Word Poets present a night of poetry, art, music and food, featuring poet Freedom Speaks.
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Erickson Alumni Center, 7:00 pm

Feb. 16
?Spike Lee Film Marathon/Sleepover?
The Black Student Union and the Center for Black Culture present an all-night marathon showing of several films by director Spike Lee; bring sleeping bags; refreshments served.
WVU Center for Black Culture, 8:00 pm

Feb. 20
The State of Black Music: Classical to Hip-Hop (An Exploration of Black Music)
The Center for Black Culture presents this panel featuring Dr. Constinia Charbonnette, Kevin Frieson, Janis Rozena Peri, and others.
WVU Mountainlair, Rhododendron Rm., 7:00 pm

Feb. 25
“African Footprint”
Show sponsored by WVU Arts & Entertainment.
WVU Creative Arts Center, 7:30 pm, tickets $38, $40, $45

Feb. 27
The Holy Profane: Religion in Black Popular Music (An Exploration of Black Music)
The Center for Black Culture presents author Dr. Teresa Reed discussing her important book.
WVU Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room, 7:00 pm

Feb. 28
“African American Read-In”
Bring your favorite piece of African American literature to this event sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society and the WVU Center for Black Culture.
WVU Mountainlair, WVU Mountainlair, Monongahela Room, 7:00 pm