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Don’t Miss These Black History Month Events
NSU’s celebration of Black History Month continues with provocative discussions, jazz in the gallery, film viewings, poetry and spoken word, children’s programming and more.
Upcoming events include discussions about mental health in the black community, the Black Superwoman syndrome, and immigration patterns in Fort Lauderdale.
Additionally, on display through March 12 is the African Presence Art Exhibition, “Back to Black,” an explosion of colorful, mixed media pieces created by artists of African descent. The exhibition may be viewed in the Cotilla Gallery, 2nd floor of the Alvin Sherman Library.
For a complete listing of Black History Month events, please visit www.nova.edu/blackhistory.
Below are a few events happening this week at NSU:
Monday, February 26
Discussion and Video viewing: “The Swaziland Experience,” Noon – 1:00 pm
Since 2007, College of Psychology faculty member, Stephen Campbell, Ph.D. has taken a group of psychology students on a humanitarian trip to Swaziland, South Africa. Join us as the group discusses their most recent trip to Africa, which includes describing the psychological first-aid efforts made, as well as photographs and video of their experiencesLocation: Carl DeSantis Building, room 2072. For additional information, please contact Sarah Valley-Gray, Psy.D., at valleygr@nova.edu.
Monday, February 26
Tijuana Flats Fundraiser, 4:00-9:00 pm
Join the Black Student Union at Tijuana Flats for a fundraiser as the club raises money for the organization that will go towards providing educational and fun activities for members and the NSU community. Location: Tijuana Flats 1371 S University Dr Plantation, FL 33324. For additional information, please contact Brithney Lamour at bl684@mynsu.nova.edu.
Friday, March 2
‘Let’s Speak Truth’ Poetry and Spoken Word Night, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Audre Lorde wrote, “Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives.” Poetry is an intimate affair and the best way to experience it is to see it performed in person. Come out and listen to MC Quick the Poet as well as local spoken word artists and poets during this celebration of creativity. Sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library and NSU’s Division of Public Relations and Marketing Communications. Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Cotilla Gallery, 2nd Floor. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.