All events are free and open to the public.
See below for events from February 1-4th.
CALENDAR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, FEBRUARY 1-4, 2012
Medgar Evers' events follow the theme African-American Trailblazers, Pioneers and Educators. Programs feature events that run the gamut, and, according to the college's event organizers "celebrating their cultural contributions through film screenings, videos, book readings, storytelling, artistic creations, and song/dance performances; to critical explorations (such as panel discussions, and featured lectures), of the political and socio-economic advancements made since the heyday of the civil rights era."(Note: The following calendar was taken from Medgar Evers press release:)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Opening Event
11:30am-12:45pm Edison O. Jackson Auditorium
President William Pollard will give the opening address to launch the College’s month-long calendar of exciting and educational programs and activities.
Artists’ Talk: The Renaissance of Black History Exhibit
1:00pm-2:30pm AB1 Lobby and Art Gallery Room
Guest speaker Ed Sherman will converse about the works displayed and the historical significance of the pieces at the African-American Renaissance of Black History exhibit – a stunning collection of art from a selection of established and renowned artists.
Grand Opening: The Renaissance of Black History Exhibit
6:00pm-8:00pm AB1 Gallery/ “S” Building-3rd Floor/Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library
The College community and community residents are invited to the grand opening of The Renaissance of Black History exhibit – a collection of art that beautifully illustrates a wide range of people and events in African-American history. Artists will provide their personal perspectives on their works.
Media Center Films and Screenings
Spotlight Film Screening: February One
2:30pm-4:00pm Founders Auditorium
On-going Film Screenings: Eyes on the Prize 1954-1956 & 1957-1962
Ongoing Media Room, B-2042A
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Media Center Films and Screenings
Spotlight Film Screening: Spike Lee’s Four Little Girls - a documentary about racial violence
2:30pm-4:00pm Founders Auditorium
On-going Film Screenings: Eyes on the Prize 1960-1961 & 1962-1963
Ongoing Media Room, B 2042A
Friday, February 3, 2012
Civil Rights, Yesterday and Today
11:30am-12:45pm AB1-EOJ Auditorium
A panel discussion– moderated by Herb Boyd, journalist and author of Civil Rights, Yesterday and Today – featuring legendary civil and human rights advocate and educator Dr. Robert (Bob) Moses, freedom rider, leader of the of SNCC’s Mississippi Voter Registration Project and the Freedom Democratic Party.
Media Center Films and Screenings
On-going Film Screenings: Eyes on the Prize 1962-1964 & 1965
Ongoing Media Room, B-2042A
Saturday, February 4, 2012
A Cultural Extravaganza
2:00pm-10:00pm Founders Auditorium
Cultural event presented by “Sons and Daughters of Africa.”
Directions (from the college website)
Address: 1650 Bedford Avenue, BrooklynMap : See a map of the campus: http://www.mec.cuny.edu/directions/
By car from Manhattan: Over Manhattan Bridge to Flatbush Avenue Extension (proceed straight off bridge); straight onto Flatbush Avenue to Grand Army Plaza; go 270 degrees around Grand Army Plaza onto Eastern Parkway; proceed approximately 1 mile to Bedford Avenue; right on Bedford Avenue.
By car from Queens: Grand Central to Jackie Robinson Parkway (formerly Interboro Parkway); JRP to Jamaica Avenue (becomes East New York Avenue); right onto Howard Avenue; left onto Eastern Parkway; proceed approximately 2 miles and then turn left onto Bedford.
By Subway to Carroll Street Building: IRT 7th Ave. Express No. 2 or 5 to President Street, or No. 3 to Nostrand Ave.
By Subway to Bedford Avenue Building: No. 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Franklin Avenue.
By Bus to Carroll Street Building: No. 44 to Nostrand Avenue and Carroll Street; or No. 49 to Rogers Avenue and Carroll Street; or No. 43 to Empire Blvd. and Nostrand Avenue. Recorded travel directions are available by calling (718) 270-4900.
