2024 Black History Month Events
The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum and the Office of Intercultural Affairs have several activities scheduled to recognize Black History Month 2024.
African Americans and the Arts: A Juried Exhibition of Student-Designed Posters
Monday, Jan. 29-Friday, Feb. 9, Marshall University Visual Arts Center, Pneumatic Gallery
African Americans and the Arts: A Juried Exhibition of Student-Designed Posters, sponsored by the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, the Drinko Academy, and the School of Art & Design.
Exhibiting students: Emily Adkins, Benjamin Ardman, Jenna Billups, Joshua Biser, Kyle Braun, Graci Davis, Clover Donahue, Allison Dorsey, Karson Echard, Noel Edmunds, Kaylee Esteves, Hailey Hagerman, Seth Hardwick, Chandreonia Harris, Sophia Kelley, Bryce Lusher, Justin Mata, Jamie Meadows, Olivia Miller, Ashley Morris, Morgan Napier, Evie Norris, Joshua Perry, Charles Ray, Kaleigh Riddle, Lana Thacker, Nathaniel Thompson, Alexander Vance, Makayla Welch and Kaylie Williams.
The Great Voices Speakers Series: Dr. William H. Turner
Wednesday, Jan. 31, Drinko Library Atrium; 4 – 5:30 p.m.
The Great Speakers’ Series and the HLC Quality Initiative present distinguished scholar Dr. William H. Turner, who will discuss his book, The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns, sponsored by the Center for Economic & Community Development in Black Appalachia and Isolated Communities, the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, the John Deaver Drinko Academy, University Libraries and Academic Affairs.
African Americans and the Arts featuring Laurie Goux and Winners of the 2024 Student Poster Contest
Thursday, Feb. 1, Marshall University Visual Arts Center, Carroll Gallery, 4 p.m. reception, 4:30 p.m. program
African Americans and the Arts, featuring Laurie Goux (dance), DEI officer, West Virginia Wesleyan College; and honoring winners of the 2024 Black History Poster Competition (see information about the Juried Exhibition of Student-Designed Posters above).
National Black AIDS Awareness Day
Wednesday, Feb. 7, Memorial Student Center, 12 p.m.
Join us as we raise awareness about the impact of HIV on Blacks/African Americans and the importance of increasing access to HIV prevention, testing and treatment services to reduce HIV/AIDS. Free and confidential on-campus testing by the West Virginia Department of Health will be available, no appointment necessary. This Event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact Shaunte Polk at polk4@marshall.edu; Stephanie Shaffer at Stephanie.shaffer@marshall.edu; or Rebecca Glass at rlglass1@aol.com.
African Americans and the Arts featuring professors Sandra Reed, Dr. Carline Waugh and Dr. Johan Botes
Wednesday, Feb. 7, Drinko Library Atrium, 4 p.m., “African Americans and the Arts,” featuring presentations by professors Sandra Reed, School of Art & Design, Dr. Carline Waugh, School of Music and Dr. Johan Botes, School of Music.
Black History Month Power Hour on WMUL
Friday, Feb. 9, WMUL Radio Station – www.marshall.edu/wmul, 12 p.m.
WMUL is celebrating Black Culture through music. Break out your bell bottoms, leg warmers or parachute pants as we take you on a musical journey on Friday afternoons in February. We will play R&B’s biggest and best hits of the 80s, ’90s, and 2000s. Sponsored by the Center for African American Students. For additional information, contact Shaunte Polk, polk4@marshall.edu or Stephanie Shaffer at stephanie.shaffer@marshall.edu.
I, Too, Sing America: An Evening of Music by African American Composers
Friday, Feb. 9, First Baptist Church of Huntington, 7 p.m., “I, Too, Sing America: An Evening of Music by African American Composers,” presented by Dr. Carline Waugh, soprano and Dr. Johan Botes, piano, the School of Music.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center trip
Saturday, Feb. 10, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 a.m.
The Office of Intercultural Affairs and Housing and Residence Life invite you to this one-of-a-kind, day education excursion. Seating is limited. Please RSVP your request to Shaunte Polk at polk4@marshall.edu or Housing and Residence Life at housing@marshall.edu.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture
Monday, Feb. 12, Memorial Student Center, Shawkey Dining Room, 4 p.m.
Drinko Academy’s annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture: Brent Leggs, executive director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president of the National Trust, will discuss historic preservation. Co-sponsored by the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, the Drinko Academy, the College of Education and Professional Development, Academic Affairs and Marshall University Library Associates.
“My Life, My Research: How a Homeless Kid Became a Professor” Lecture by Dr. Julian K. Glover
Thursday, Feb. 15, Memorial Student Center, Shawkey Dining Room, 6 p.m.
Dr. Glover will lecture on “My Life, My Research: How a Homeless Kid Became a Professor.” Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Academic Affairs.
Black History Month Power Hour on WMUL
Friday, Feb. 16, WMUL Radio Station – www.marshall.edu/wmul, 12 p.m.
WMUL is celebrating Black Culture through music. Break out your bell bottoms, leg warmers or parachute pants as we take you on a musical journey on Friday afternoons in February. We will play R&B’s biggest and best hits of the 80s, ’90s, and 2000s. Sponsored by the Center for African American Students. For additional information, contact Shaunte Polk, polk4@marshall.edu or Stephanie Shaffer at stephanie.shaffer@marshall.edu.
African Americans and the Arts featuring John Moon
Tuesday, Feb. 20, Drinko Library Atrium, 4 p.m.,
Lecture featuring John Moon, who is highlighted in the book: American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics, written by Kevin Hazzard. Co-sponsored with the School of Pharmacy, the Fairfield Community Development Corporation and Daniel and Gayle Brazeau.
Amicus Curiae Lecture Series presents Judge Richard Gergel “The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Igniting of the Modern Civil Rights Movement”
Thursday, Feb. 22, Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, 7 p.m.
Judge Richard Gergel will present his lecture titled “The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Igniting of the Modern Civil Rights Movement.” He authored a highly praised book, Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring. It is a famous story that has been featured on PBS’ American Experience. The lecture is sponsored by the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy, with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council.
Black History Month Power Hour on WMUL
Friday, Feb. 23, WMUL Radio Station – www.marshall.edu/wmul, 12 p.m.
WMUL is celebrating Black Culture through music. Break out your bell bottoms, leg warmers or parachute pants as we take you on a musical journey on Friday afternoons in February. We will play R&B’s biggest and best hits of the 80s, ’90s, and 2000s. Sponsored by the Center for African American Students. For additional information, contact Shaunte Polk, polk4@marshall.edu or Stephanie Shaffer at stephanie.shaffer@marshall.edu.