The University of Notre Dame will celebrate Black History Month with events including lectures, discussions and performances throughout February.
The schedule is as follows:
• “Unsung: The Exploration of the Sounds of Black Folk,” sponsored by , , , the and the , 7 p.m. Feb. 8, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
• Black Hair Expo, sponsored by , Department of Africana 91Ƶ, , , and , 1 p.m. Feb. 10, LaFortune Ballroom (RSVP at ).
• "Voices of the Enslaved: Tales of Love and Longing," featuring , associate professor of American studies at Notre Dame, together with musicians, activists and academics, including composer Odaline de la Martinez, Feb. 14, Notre Dame .
• Black Coffeehouse — Cultural Talent Show, sponsored by the Black Cultural Arts Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, LaFortune Ballroom
• “The #MeToo Movement and the Role of Faculty and Staff,” professional development for faculty and staff, with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, 210 Duncan Student Center (register by email at msps@nd.edu).
• MLK Jr. Study of Race Lecture Series — “The #MeToo Movement and the Intersectionality of Those Doing the Work and Those Getting the Credit for the Work,” with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 101 DeBartolo Hall.
• Ecumenical prayer service and lunch, sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff Association, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Geddes Hall.
Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu