2015 BLACK HERITAGE MONTH “A Century of Life, History & Culture”

Thursday, February 26CLOSING CEREMONY:

“King’s Dream” Theatrical performance by:

Key Arts Productions 5:00pm, Campus Center BallroomLight reception to follow with cast.

Hosted by: Campus Center The event is FREE of charge.

Monday, February 2nd, 3rd and 4th Now Hiring! Join the Diversity TeamCome to our table & learn about volunteering to become a Diversity Programs Assistant.11:00am-4:00pm, CC Lobby Hosted by: Diversity Programs at the Campus Center

Monday, February 2nd, 16th, and 23rdMath Tutoring Sessions with NSBEGet tutoring help from NSBE to enhance your math skills. 4:00pm-6:00pm, Cullimore Lecture Hall 2 Hosted by: National Society of Black Engineers

Tuesday, February 3Black Heritage Month Opening Ceremony: A Walk Through History Enjoy the kick off event for Black Heritage Month featuring a walk through history.1:00pm-3:00pm, CC Ballroom A Hosted by: National Society of Black EngineersCosponsored by: The BHM Planning Committee

Thursday, February 5 Human Rights Student Panel Attend this event for a student panel discussion on how gun violence and human rights interact. 2:30pm-4:00pm, CC 240 Hosted by: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.Cosponsored by: Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. Caribbean Island Steel Drum Party featuring EWABOEwabo performs reggae, calypso and Latin. Their music emphasizes the steel drum 9:00pm-10:15pm, CC Pub Hosted by: Student Activities Council

Monday, February 9Public Health in Underserved Communities with Dr. Easterling A workshop about health promotion and disease prevention.7:00pm-9:00pm CC 240Hosted by: National Society of Black Engineers

Tuesday, February 10th, 11th and 12thWhat do you C3? Unconscious Bias Interactive Tabling ActivityWant to learn about your unconscious biases? Stop by for an interactive activity.11:30am-4:00pm, CC Lobby Hosted by: Diversity Programs at the Campus Center

Wednesday, February 11 Music of The Movement: Discussion About Rap MusicA discussion about how rap artists are portrayed and in the Black Community.2:30pm-4:00pm, CC 220Hosted by: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Friday, February 13Standing up for African Mothers Learn about a non-profit organization that is aiming to help mothers in South Africa.11:30am-1:00pm, CC Lobby Hosted by: Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc.

Wednesday, February 18 Cross Cultural Conversations C3: Media and The Portrayal of Skin ColorCome to this workshop to discuss how media portrays the variety of skin color.2:30pm-4:00pm, CC 225Hosted by: Diversity Programs at the Campus CenterCan you Vote?Attendees are to take a test and scores will be compared to Harvard Students. 9:00pm-11:00pm, CC 235Hosted by: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

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!Thursday, February 19What Would Jesus Do?#BlackLivesMatter Come attend this discussion about how religion and social issues come together.5:30pm-8:00pm, CC Ballroom A Hosted by: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Friday, February 20NSBE General Body Meeting Learn what the National Society of Black Engineers is all about.11:30am-1:00pm, Kupfrian 211Hosted by: National Society of Black Engineers

Monday, February 23NSBE Week: A Lesson in History Understand how history has impacted individuals.6:30pm-11:00pm, CC Atrium Hosted by: National Society of Black Engineers

!Tuesday, February 24The Origin of Stepping WorkshopAn interactive look into the history of stepping with live performances & demonstrations.5:00pm-6:00pm, CC AtriumHosted by: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Wednesday, February 25Cuando Eramos Negros: When We Were BlackUnderstand the cultural and historical past for those who identify as black. 2:30pm-4:00pm, Kupfrian 205 Hosted by: Latin American Student OrganizationNSBE Week: Bingo Night Enjoy a game of bingo with NSBE.7:00pm-10:00pm, CC 235Hosted by: National Society of Black Engineers

Friday, February 27Racism: Post Ferguson featuring Marsha Coleman-AdebayoAn American former senior policy analyst for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, who is working with the HANDS-UP organization for which she was a speaker at a major rally in Washington, DC. Marsha is an activist on racial and diversity matters.11:30am-1:00pm, CC Ballroom A Hosted by: NJIT Technology & Society ForumCosponsored by: Albert Dorman Honors College, EOP and Sigma Xi“Our Roots” Fashion ShowThe fashion show will depict African culture and dressing. Designers will feature modern and traditional African clothing. 7:30pm-11:30pm, CC Ballroom A Hosted by: African Students Association

ALL MONTH28 Days of Culture ShockThis event will feature posters throughout the month of February in the Campus Center.CC Lobby & 2nd Floor GalleryHosted by: Student Senate & Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Black Heritage Month is sponsored by the NJIT Campus Center and Coordinated by Diversity Programs. The contact person is Assistant Director Sherlene Ayala - ayala@njit.edu and Undergraduate Student Diversity Coordinator Ina - ipt2@njit.edu.

We’d like to Thank Our Committee Members: African Students Association, Diversity Programs at the Campus Center, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., National Society of Black Engineers, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc., Latin American Student Organization, NJIT Technology and Society Forum, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Student Activities Council

and the NJIT Student Senate —- VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.njit.edu/diversityprograms