The CSU Black Studies Program Announces
A Calendar of Events for the Cleveland State University
Black History Celebration 2005

Saturday, April 9, 2005

CSU Cole Center for Continuing Education
3100 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Call to Register by April 6, 2005: (216) 687-9394
E-mail: g.scales@csuohio.edu

The Ninth Annual Office of Minority Affairs and Community Relations Urban Community Forum:"The Reality and Responsibility of Parenting: Challenges and Opportunities for African American Families"

A forum with Laura Ann Williams, Magistrate, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, as the Opening Plenary Speaker and Panel discussions on Diversity of Parenting Experiences, Teen Parenting, and Community Resources for Parents and Families. Also, there will be activities for attendees' children (ages 3 and over). This event is free and open to the public

Sponsored by the Office of Minority Affairs and Community Relations

Friday, April 15, 2005

5:00 PM
Cleveland State’s Glickman-Miller Hall, Dively Auditorium, located at 1717 Euclid Avenue

A Cultural Crossings Lecture: "Hip-Hop Music (History, Technology, Commodification, Sexism)"

A lecture by award-winning author Tricia Rose

Sponsored by Cultural Crossings (more information)

Saturday, April 16-23

The Black Aspirations Celebration: NIA/Purpose

Saturday, April 16

9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
The Black Studies Ambassadors will host Tomorrow's Scientistists Technicians & Managers (TSTM) Program from Peoria, Illinois, and introduce approximately 55 students (grades 6-8) to a college education at Cleveland State University with a workshop and tour of the campus. Their experience will conclude with a tour extending into the Greater Cleveland community and culminating at Randall Park Mall.

10:00 AM-12:30 PM, University Center Atrium
A College Fair co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and the Ohio Classic

Curtis Wilson Scholarship Dinner Dance
Beachwood Hilton ($40 ticket admits one)

Monday, April 18
12:00 Noon, University Center Auditorium (UC 6)
Dr. Elaine Richardson Lecture: Language/Dialect/HipHop Culture

4:00-7:00 PM, University Center Second Floor Lounge
CSU Community Dinner featuring the Children's Choir c/o Sara Lovejoy
and a Sankofa Fine Arts Display coordinated by Donna Faithwalker and Gina Washington
which will include an on-site mural

Tuesday, April 19
Noon to 1:30 PM, Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center (UC 103)
Story Telling by Amir Rasheed

2:30-4:30 PM, Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center (UC 103)
Hashim El-Ramun Lecture/Presentation: Ancient Astrolabs and Modern-Day Teleportation/
Remaining Human in an Impersonal World

6:00-8:00 PM, Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center (UC 103)
African Students Association Workshop

Wednesday, April 20
10:00 AM to Noon
Master Class on the Negro Spiritual

Noon to 1:30 PM, Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center (UC 103)
Featuring Spoken Word Artist Anthony Rucker

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
A Black Male/Female Relationship Workshop Moderated by Dr. Paula Mickens-English

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, UC 201
Poetry Slam Hosted by Kecia Foster
Featuring Guest Artist Anthony Rucker

Thursday, April 21
Noon to 1:30 PM, University Center Auditorium (UC 6)
Keynote Address by Molefi K. Asante, Jr.

1:30 to 3:00 PM, University Center Auditorium (UC 6)
A Screening of the film "500 Years Later"

3:30 to 5:00 PM
Dr. DeForia Lane's Lecture/Presentation: Healing Through Music

Black Greek Step Show (TBA)

Friday, April 22
Noon to 1:30 PM, University Center International Room (UC 1)
CSU Alumni Lectures by Stan Gordon and Dr. Adam Banks

2:00 PM until, Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center (UC 103)
"Black In the Day" Alumni Reunion

Saturday, April 23
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, John Caroll University
Homecomings, Crossings, Passings: An Academic Conference

6:00 PM, University Center Auditorium (UC 6)
NAACP ACT-SO Local Competitions

Saturday, April 23, 2005

3:00-5:00 PM
University Center Auditorium and the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
2121 Euclid Avenue (On the Corner of East 22nd and Euclid Avenue)

A Kuumba Arts Presentation will host auditions in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center for the staged readings for "A Beaconing in the FOG: The George Fraser Story" and the stage version of "Sister, I'm Sorry," which was originally produced by Greg Huskisson as a documentary featuring nationally recognized actors like Blair Underwood. Both of these plays are works-in-progress by playwright Prester Pickett, M.F.A. and will be discussed for full productions during the next production season.

6:00 PM
University Center Auditorium and the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
2121 Euclid Avenue (On the Corner of East 22nd and Euclid Avenue)

The NAACP AFRO-ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OLYMPICS (ACT-SO) Competitions to identify high school students to represent Cleveland Ohio in the National Competitions

Sponsored by the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center with support from President Michael Schwartz, Honorary Chairperson