January 19, 2009
Harrison-Small Auditorium, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The University of Virginia Library will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. The program will consist of a series of video screenings, exhibits and a musical performance by the Black Voices at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsor: University of Virginia Library

January 21, 2009
Harrison-Small Auditorium (Special Collections Library), 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
The University community will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a panel discussion entitled "King and Obama: The Dream The Promise, The Fulfillment."
Panelist include:
Claudrena Harold (History/University of Virginia)
Andrea Y. Simpson ( Political Science/University of Richmond)
Corey Walker (Africana Studies/Brown University)
Sponsors: Office of African-American Affairs, Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Equity, Carter G. Woodson Institute, University of Virginia Libraries, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

February 5, 2009
Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

The Negro Zone: A Stereotype Workshop by Atif Lanier
The Negro Zone is a hilarious film short confronting the many stereotypes perpetrated on the black man. Following the viewing of the film the director will conduct an interactive workshop to discuss images and ideologies surrounding misconceptions of black men in America.
Sponsors: Office of African-American Affairs and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

February 9, 2009
Rotunda, Dome Room, 7:00 p.m.

State of the Office of African-American Affairs Address
"Repairing History: The Ethic of Responsibility to Remember"

Featuring Dr. Maurice Apprey, Dean, Office of African-American Affairs
Sponsors: Office of African-American Affairs and Black Leadership Institute

February 10, 2009
Old Cabell Hall, 7:00 p.m.

CONCERT: Vusi Mahlasela
Vusi Mahlasela is an accomplished guitarist, percussionist, composer, arranger, band leader and performer, who has bridged generations at home (South Africa) and abroad. His sound is a hybrid of folk, world, blues and soul, one that connects South Africa's Apartheid-scarred past with its promise for a better future.

Free for University of Virginia students
$10 for public
Sponsor: University Programs Council

February 11, 2009
Newcomb Hall Ballroom, 7:00 p.m.

Seminar: Keeping it Rich with Sakina
Sakina Spruell, Personal Finance Expert
This seminar is designed to motivate, encourage and educate college students to have a financially lucrative life while still keeping it real. Learn how you can pay down student loan debt, build credit, invest in the stock market and still have money left over to buy the car of your dreams. This presentation maintains a lively interactive discussion about money and the steps you must take to make it grow. Sakina Spruell is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance and entrepreneurship. She is a contributor to a variety of publications to include MONEY, FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS, ESSENCE and BLACK ENTERPRISE magazines. Ms. Spruell was also the founding editor for BLACK ENTERPRISE 's TEENPRENEUR, a quarterly magazine targeted at teenaged entrepreneurs.
Sponsor: Office of African-American Affairs and Get on the Street

February 15, 2009
Newcomb Ballroom, 5:00 p.m.

Fourth Annual Black History Month Celebration
"Portraits in Color"Step It Up Celebrates "African-American Achievement". African-American achievement is central to every aspect of life. From politics to entertainment, African-Americans have tremendously contributed to the world. Come see various groups from within University community as they recognize these wonderful accomplishments through a variety of presentations.
Sponsor: Step It Up

February 15-21, 2009
Newcomb Hall Art Gallery

Africa Through the Eyes of Her Youth
Organization of African Students Art Exhibit

Celebratory Ceremony February 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This is an exhibition that will showcase African art as well as photographic images from all the four corners of Africa. The point of this exhibition is to showcase Africa the way the youth of Africa sees it. In addition to visual art we will also be performing dances and reciting excerpts from some of the most celebrated literary works of African writers.
Sponsor: Organization of African Students

February 17, 2009
Decker Auditorium, JAG School, North Grounds, 1:00 p.m.

"African-American History Program"
Featuring Julian Bond
Sponsor: The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and JAG School

February 18, 2009
Newcomb Hall, Kaleidoscope, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

"Black Power at U.Va."
Panelists include:
Roland M. Lynch - Col '71, GSBA '75 (Co-founder) Black Students for Freedom
John Charles Thomas- CLAS '72, LAW '75 (Co-founder) for Black Students for Freedom
William Cooper - ARCH '75
Sponsor: Black Student Alliance

February 23, 2009
Harrison Institute /Small Special Collections Library Auditorium
2:00 pm.- 4:00 pm

From Africa to America: Looking at the Obama Family in Historical Context
Special guest: Alphine W. Jefferson, Ph.D. – Professor of History and Black Studies, Randolph-Macon College

• Lecture to begin at 2:00 p.m.
• Question and answer session to follow
• Reception with light refreshments

February 24, 2009
Newcomb Hall Ballroom, 7:00 p.m.

Black History Month Closing Ceremony
2nd Annual Image Awards

Students, faculty and staff of the University community will be honored for their commitment and service to the Black Community at the University of Virginia.
Sponsors: Office of African-American Affairs, Black Leadership Institute, and Black Student Alliance

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Please call the Office at (434) 924-7923 for questions!