“Besauro”
Black History Month Film Series
One of the biggest productions in the history of Brazilian cinema, “Besauro” is based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, Brazil. It spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
Thursday, Feb. 17, noon
Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center
Free admission
Diversity Dialog Series: Diverse Issues and Perspectives
State of Mind with Judy Jackson, vice president for institutional diversity
Jackson will talk about contemporary issues related to race and diversity.
Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
Student Center Small Ballroom
Sponsored by Student Activities Board
“Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun”
Black History Month Film Series
Zora Neale Hurston was gifted, flamboyant, controversial, even paradoxical -- but always fiercely original. This definitive film biography, 18 years in the making, portrays Zora in all her complexity and genius.
Thursday, Feb. 24, noon
Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center
Free admission
Progressive Dinner: A Walk to Remember
Journey through time as a [particiapant or observer when the UK Black Student Union presents this hands-on experience which allows students to move along an historical timeline in African American entertainment history.
Feb. 24, 6 p.m.
Student Center
Sponsored by the UK Black Student Union
Why We Love Hip Hop: Hip Hop Fashion Show
A fashion show highlighting each decade of hip hop featuring the unique evolving trends from the ‘80s, ‘90s and today.
Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
Student Center Cats Den
Sponsored by Student Activities Board
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