February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and culture of African-Americans.<\/p>\n
“The significance of Black History Month is to allow communities to reflect and celebrate this history of black Americans, their contributions and their sacrifices,” said\u00a0Jamie Patton<\/strong>, adviser to NAU’s Black Student Union, a campus organization involved in the month’s events. “It is also significant because it allows us\u2014all Americans\u2014to discuss modern day injustices and how we can overcome them.”<\/p>\n In 1976 this month was chosen because it encompasses the birthdays of both Frederick Douglass, a prominent figure in African-American history, and Abraham Lincoln. It is an extension of a weeklong celebration of African-American heritage that had existed since the 1920’s.<\/p>\n This year’s theme, “Voices from the African Diaspora,” is reflected through an array of educational, entertaining and interactive events. Each event is meant to educate participants on many topics related to African Americans and inspire them to embrace the challenges of the future ahead.<\/p>\n “I hope that NAU students, faculty and staff who attend these events continue to think intensively and critically about everyday injustices and speak up, knowing that we can make a difference,” Patton said.<\/p>\n Black Cuisine at the Hot Spot<\/strong> Being Black and a Professional Athlete<\/strong> Flagstaff Black History Month Program<\/strong> Poetry Slam<\/strong> Hip Hop Symposium<\/strong> Byron Hurt presents “Beyond Beats and Rhymes”<\/strong> Ladysmith Black Mambazo<\/strong> Apollo Night<\/strong> Black History Month Closing Reception<\/strong> For information, go to\u00a0www.nau.edu\/bhm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nWeekly<\/span>
\n The Hot Spot, University Union<\/span>
\nTaste the delights of Southern Soul, Cajun Creole, African and Caribbean recipes.<\/p>\n
\n5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5<\/span>
\n du Bois Center, Agassiz Room<\/span>
\nA panel of African American professional athletes shares experiences and answers audience questions.<\/p>\n
\n6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7<\/span>
\n Cogdill Recreation Center, 301 S. Paseo del Flag<\/span>
\nSponsored by Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Division<\/p>\n
\n6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11<\/span>
\n Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen<\/span>
\nOpen to the public and co-sponsored by the Flagstaff NAACP.<\/p>\n
\n2:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12<\/span>
\n SBS West 109<\/span>
\nPresented by Thabiti Lewis and Kenneth Onnaouwi. Contact Tara Green at\u00a0tara.green@nau.edu<\/a>\u00a0for information.<\/p>\n
\n7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21<\/span>
\n Cline Library Assembly Hall<\/span>
\nA “hip-hop head” weighs in on manhood in hip-hop culture. Sponsored by NAU’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program.<\/p>\n
\n8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22<\/span>
\n Prochnow Auditorium<\/span>
\nLadysmith Black Mambazo represents the traditional culture of South Africa and is regarded as the country’s cultural emissary at home and around the world. Tickets are $32.50 at the Central Ticketing Office, University Union. Call (928) 523-5661 for information.<\/span> Sponsored by SUN Entertainment.<\/p>\n
\n7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29<\/span>
\n Cline Library Assembly Hall<\/span>
\nTalent show sponsored by the Black Student Union<\/p>\n
\n6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25<\/span>
\n University Union, Grand Canyon Room<\/span>
\nSponsored by the Multicultural Student Center<\/p>\n