EVENTS

Kick-Off Event--Exhibit: Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds
Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 1, 3:00 p.m.
Main Lounge, Valparaiso Union
Exhibit: February 1 - 11
Main Lounge, Valparaiso Union
Twenty posters represent 200 years of achievement.

Film: Against the Odds: Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Thursday, February 3, 8:00 p.m.
Crusader Room, Valparaiso Union
Showcases original works by artists of the era and raises questions about identity and politicized uses of art.

Honoring Our Black Writers & Poets
Tuesday, February 8, 8:00 p.m.
Round Table, Valparaiso Union
Readings by Elisha Robinson, Kim Kiner and Adrienne Rodriguez, attendees of the Gwendolyn Brooks Writers Conference.

Exhibit: This Far By Faith: Black Hoosier Heritage
February 11 - 25
Main Lounge, Valparaiso Union
Over 50 photographs of events, places of importance, and notable people in Indiana history.

Film: This House of Power: A Tribute to the Role of the Church in the African-American Experience
Wednesday, February 16, 8:00 p.m.
Crusader Room, Valparaiso Union
This documentary traces the history of the African-American church from its origins among the slaves to its current role as a major force for social change.

Black History Month Dinner Celebration
Friday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Valparaiso Union
Program includes guest speaker, VU Gospel Choir Ensemble, and Poetry Readings. Call 464-5400 for tickets.

Soul Food Luncheon
Monday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Law School Atrium
Sponsored by the Black Law Student Association. Tickets $5.00. Call 548-3542.

Black History Month Jeopardy Game
Monday, February 21, 8:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Valparaiso Union
Teams compete for cash and prizes. Study guides provided. Call 464-5400 by February 5 to register.

Cotton Club Comes to Valpo
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 29 & March 1, 8:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Valparaiso Union
Step back into the Harlem Renaissance and enjoy sonnets, verse, jazz, folklore, and Black Revues.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FEST
A historical perspective of African-Americans on film.

The Green Pastures (1936)
Wednesday, February 2, 8:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
An all-black cast brings to life Marc Connelly's play of life in heaven and biblical stories.

Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather (1943)
Friday, February 4, 8:00 p.m. M
artin Luther King Cultural Center

Carmen Jones (1954) and Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967)
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Friday, February 11, 8:00 p.m.

Glory (1989)
Wednesday, February 23, 8:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Starring Denzel Washington. Acknowledges the contributions of African-American soldiers to America's historical struggle.

Malcolm X (1993) and Down in the Delta (1998)
Friday, February 25, 8:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Cultural Center

IDENTITY & CULTURE PROGRAM

Guest Lecturer: E. Selean Holmes, Curator for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Thursday, March 23, 8:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Valparaiso Union
Topic: Understanding the past to resolve contemporary controversies as signified through the "Free at Last..." exhibit.
Exhibit: "Free at Last: A History of the Abolition of Slavery in America."
March 6 - 31, Main Lounge, Valparaiso Union