FEBRUARY 24

    Permanent Collection, a Play, “Put yourself in my place.”
    1:15 –5 :00PM
    Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company, 930 10th Avenue

    A story of Sterling North the African American Director of the Morris Foundation and Museum, and Paul Barrow-the Caucasian Education Director passed over for Sterling’s job. Open to all DOC2 students, transportation provided. $5.00 per student.

    Contact: Dr. Abe Schragge at ashragge@ucsd.edu/858-534-2742

    Sponsored by Thurgood Marshall College

FEBRUARY 25

    Community Educational Series:Which American Public?:
    Peoples and Perspectives Missing from the Presidential Debates

    6:30–8:00PM
    Malcolm X Library, San Diego

    A discussion panel on issues and perspectives that shape the lives of “We the People” in San Diego County.  This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about current important events. This is a second event in a 4 part community Education Series. Free.

    Contact Amy Mudd-coordinator at amudd@ucsd.edu/949-307-0293

    Sponsored by UCSD Ethnic Studies Department
    and the Malcolm X Library

    2nd Annual African American Studies Film Series:
    Black Documentary Films

    6:00–8:00PM
    Student Services Center Multipurpose Room

    In celebration of Black History Month, we will be screening tow documentary films, directed by contemporary African American Directors.  Featured films are “No (The Rape Documentary)” and “Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes.”

    Contact: Jessica Heredia at jmheredia@ucsd.edu/858-534-0613

    Sponsored by African American Studies Minor

FEBRUARY 27

    Let it flow… Soulful Night at Sixth
    7:00PM
    At the Lodge, Sixth College

    An evening of spoken word, soul food, dance, and art. Free.

    Contact: Marciano Perez or m1perez@ucsd.edu/858-822-2254

    Sponsored by Sixth College

FEBRUARY 28

    A Food Tasting: African Gourmet
    7:00–10:00PM
    Eleanor Roosevelt College, Great Hall, International House

    Free.

    Contact: Alex Ross at 858-822-1791

    Sponsored by International House
    Frederick Smith and Fiona Fredde:
    Author Readings & Discussion on Black & LGBT Literature

    5:00–7:00PM
    Cross Cultural Center

    Fred and Fiona will read excerpts from their latest novels “Right Side of the Wrong Bed.” And “Every Dark Desire.” Engage in a dialogue on LGBT/Black community issues.  Light refreshments will be served

    Contact: Violeta Gonzales at violetag@ucsd.edu/858-822-2021

    Sponsored by Cross-Cultural Center and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center

FEBRUARY 29

    An Evening of Theatre, Music, Song, and Dance to Celebrate the late Dr. Floyd Gaffney, Professor Emeritus of Theatre
    7:30PM
    Weiss Forum Theater

    Theatre, Music, Song, and Dance to honor the works and life for Dr. Floyd Gaffney.

    Contact: Charlie Oats at 858-822-2199

    Sponsored by UCSD Theatre Department