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1st appeared 11 February 1999

Black Heritage Month at UCSF

The campus will celebrate Black Heritage Month with a series of events beginning this week.

The theme for this year's events, presented by the UCSF Black Caucus, is "Moving Forward Without Forgetting the Past." Below is the schedule for Black Heritage Month:

  • "The African in America," PBS series documentary series from the first slaveship to the post-slavery African-American experience in North America. Series continues through Thursday, Feb. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., HSW 300.
  • "Student Outreach and Retention for the Black American at UC -- Past, Present, Future," featuring speakers Peggy Harvey-Lee, Dr. Bilal Shabazz and Dr. Charles Alexander, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 12-1 p.m., HSW 302.
  • "Jazz Under the Stars," sponsored by the Black Student Health Alliance, Friday, Feb. 19, 5-8 p.m., Millberry Union, City Lights Room.
  • Black Vendors Fair, Monday, Feb.22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Millberry Union.
  • "Moving Forward Without Forgetting the Past," UC Regent William Bagley, UCSF Black Heritage Month keynote speaker, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12-1 p.m., HSW 300.
  • "Survival 101A -- Discussion: Getting Employed, Being Promoted at UCSF," featuring speakers Michael Adams, Bill Stevens, Crystal Morris and Robert Rojas, Friday, Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m., HSW 300.
  • "Gala IX," the annual Black Caucus gala, Saturday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m., San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel.

Mission Center Events

Black Heritage Month activities also will be held at Mission Center as follows:

  • "Getting Your Financial Health in Order," Edwin K. Stephens, general partner, The Stephens Group, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 12-1 p.m., Hartsook Room (126).

  • "Evolution of Black Music," employees to perform, Monday, Feb. 22, 12-1 p.m., Hartsook Room (126). Fabulous Catering Cuisine to sell lunches.

  • "Amos 'n Andy Film -- Entertained or Humiliated," film and discussion led by Bernita Tucker, Friday, Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m., Hartsook Room (126).

For more information on MCB activities, contact Delores Bell at 353-3752 or Bridget Price at 476-7183.


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