Date: Wednesday February 23, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST
Place: Hilton Garden Inn-Clovis
520 Shaw Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
On this Wednesday, the Chamber will recognize the pioneering board members that started everything 1- years ago. In 2001, a body of conscious business owners & professionals came together to create an outlet, voice and resource for the African-American business community.
They incorporated the San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, which at the time was the first and only Black chamber between Sacramento and Los Angeles.
I personally invite you to join us for this special reception during Black History Month as we remember our roots.
With a few clicks of the mouse, you can reserve your ticket.
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This will be a great way to reconnect with past board members, business leaders and the Fresno African-American community.
Please help to properly prepare for your attendance by RSVP online from the link above or calling the office at 559-441-7929.
Sincerely,
Tate Hill
President
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Metro Black Chamber Foundation
www.fmbcc.com
559 441-7929
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Remembering Our Roots Reception
Skin
Celebrating African People's History Month: Film Screening
Skin (2008)
Discussant: Anthony Fabian (Filmmaker)
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011
Time: 5:30 P.M
Place: Fresno State, McLane 121
Based on a true story, SKIN is one of the most moving stories to emerge from apartheid South Africa: Sandra Laing is a black child born in the 1950s to white Afrikaners, unaware of their black ancestry. Her parents are rural shopkeepers serving the local black community, who lovingly bring her up as their ‘white’ little girl. But at the age of ten, Sandra is driven out of white society. The film follows Sandra’s thirty-year journey from rejection to acceptance, betrayal to reconciliation, as she struggles to define her place in a changing world - and triumphs against all odds. SKIN is a story of family, forgiveness and the triumph of the human spirit. PG-13, 107 minutes.
http://www.skinthemovie.net/site/home
Co-Sponsored by African Peoples History Month Committee
CineCulture Club: http://cineculture.csufresno.edu/
Parking is relaxed after 4 p.m.
CineCulture is a film series provided as a service to the Fresno State campus students, faculty, and staff, and community, at no charge. In addition, CineCulture is offered as a 3 unit academic course in the Mass Communication and Journalism Department.
CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening
discussions.
For further information contact:
Club President: Maggie Simms maggies@mail.fresnostate.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Husain mhusain@csufresno.edu
International Coffee Hour: Kenya
Please join us to learn about Kenya as our celebration of Black History Month continues with a series of presentations related to Africa.
Date: Feb 22nd (TODAY!)
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Library Room 2206
Topic – Kenya, a Journey through the Heart of East Africa
Presenter – Shivani Patel
Home to more than 39 million people, this phenomenal landmark of Africa is known for its beauty and captivating cultures. The word Kenya often reverberates through the streets at the start of the Boston Marathon. This country, twice the size of Nevada, has left a legacy in the athletic world. Kenya is referred to as the "cradle of mankind and the land of prehistoric politics". Join us in taking a remarkable Safari into the jungles of the heart of East Africa, focusing on the political instability and its effect on tourism.
If you have questions, please e-mail David Rasiah at davidrasiah7@mail.fresnostate.edu or Lucien Nana at nanalucien@mail.fresnostate.edu
**** International Coffee Hour, Exploring Global Diversity on Campus for the Past 18 Years (1993-2011) ****
Friday, February 11, 2011
For Colored Girls
USU Productions Movie Screening:
For Colored Girls (Rated R)
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Fresno State Satellite Student Union
Purchase Tickets At the Door: Fresno State Students with valid ID - $2 / General Public - $4
**$1 OFF per canned food or non-perishable item**
Donations will be given to the Bulldog Pantry
For More Information Call 278-2741
www.auxiliary.com/USU
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/forcoloredgirls/
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Gospel Mass with World Renowned Composer Dr. Robert Ray
Fresno State will have the honor of hosting world renowned composer Dr. Robert Ray. He has graciously agreed to perform the Gospel Mass for African American History Month. As part of his visit we are extending an invitation for people in the community to take part in the performance. Enclosed is a poster with all the information.
Date: February 27, 2011 Time: 4:00 PM Place: Fresno State Concert Hall
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Anna Hamre at 559.278.2539 or via e-mail at ahamre@csufresno.edu
Thursday, February 3, 2011
KRS-One Coming to Fresno State
Date: Tuesday, February 8,2011
Time & Place: 2 PM lecture
Fresno State, Music Building 160
Time & Place: 8 PM performance
Fresno State, Satellite Student Union
Cost: FREE for Fresno State Student /non-Fresno State students $5
On Tuesday, February 8th, the Africana Studies Program, Associated Students, Inc., and the Dean's Office in the College of Social Science welcomes KRS-One and Planet Asia to Fresno State! At 2pm in the Music building, room 160, Mona M. Walker will lecture on high school girls in South Central, Los Angeles, and the influence of Hip-Hop. After that, KRS-One, Hip-Hop's first philosopher, will lecture on Hip-Hop and consciousness in today's music!
KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "the Teacher."
KRS-One began touring colleges on the lecture circuit around 1989, and some of his writings appeared in the New York Times.
Then, at 8pm in the Satellite Student Union, KRS-One, Planet Asia, and a few local favorites will perform for your enjoyment! I hope to see you there!
T. Hasan Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Africana & American Indian Studies Program
Of (559) 278-8805
Wk THJohnson@csufresno.edu
Hm Hasan.Johnson@gmail.com
Web: www.THasanJohnson.org
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County 2nd Black History Month Program
You’re invited to the 2nd Black History Month Program presented by The Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County, located at the Juvenile Justice Campus.
Date: Wednesday February 23, 2011
Time: 6:00-7:45pm.
Place: Commitment side of the Juvenile Justice Campus gymnasium
Come out and experience this event together as we share Africana Culture and Black History with our youth of the Fresno County Community. As we strive to encourage, and enlighten each youth in attendance about Africana Culture through song, dance, poetry and much more. We believe your presence at this event will foster a moment of change in each of their lives as well. As The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County our mission is “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Will you join us?
Africana Studies Presents a Panel Discussion on the State of the Union
Africana Studies Presents a Panel Discussion on the State of the Union
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Fresno State
Peters Business Center 191
Moderator: Professor Malik Simba, Coordinator Africana Studies Program
Panelists:
Professor Jeffrey Cummins, Department of Political Science, “Evaluating the Obama Presidency: The First TwoYears and Beyond”
Professor Michael R. Becker, Department of Political Science, “Obama/Clinton II: The New Left Plutocracy”
Professor Thomas Holyoke, Department of Political Science, “The Reaction of the Right to the First Two Years of the Obama Presidency and What Might be Yet to Come”
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
“Black Economic Empowerment: Passing the Torch”
Date: Monday, February 1, 2010
FRESNO STATE OPENING DAY CEREMONY
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: USU South Patio (the Pit)
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE OPENING DAY CEREMONY
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Fresno City College Theatre
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
RITES OF PASSAGE
Time: 10:00 AM
Fresno City College Student Lounge
POETRY JAM
Time: 7:00 PM
Place Fresno State: “The Pub / Bucket”
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010
“GRADING & EVALUATING PRESIDENT OBAMA” (PANEL DISCUSSION)
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Fresno State: Peters Educational Center (in the Student Rec Center)
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
HIV TESTING
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Fresno City College Bookstore
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
FILM SHOWING: “PRECIOUS”
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Fresno State Satellite Student Union
Cost: $2 Fresno State Students / $4 General Public
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
AFRICANA CULTURE NIGHT
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Fresno State Satellite Union
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
DELTA SIGMA THAT SORORITY, INC. VALENTINE’S AUCTION
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Fresno State Industrial Technologies, Room 101
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
DELTA SIGMA THAT SORORITY, INC. VALENTINE’S DINNER
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Place: Fresno State Smittcamp Alumni House
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
DO UBUNTU FUNDRAISER AND “ANGELS IN THE DUST” FILM SHOWING
Time: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:00 PM Film showings (followed by discussion)
Place: Fresno State: Henry Madden Library 2127
CYNTHIA STERLING SPEECH
Time: 11:30 AM
Place: Fresno City College Student Lounge
AFRICAN HISTORY LECTURE
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Fresno City College Student Lounge
AFRIKAN TENT CELEBRATION
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Fresno City College Free Speech Area
Date: February 18, 2010
AFRIKAN TENT CELEBRATION
Time: 9:00 PM
Place: Fresno City College Free Speech Area
FILM SHOWING: “ANGELS IN THE DUST”
Time: 4:15 PM 5:15 PM, & 6:15 PM Film showings (followed by discussion)
Place: Fresno State: Henry Madden Library 2127
Date: February 19, 2010
CINECULTURE FILM SHOWING: “THE BLACK ROCK” (Speaker: Kevin Epps, filmaker)
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Fresno State, McLane 121
USU PRODUCTIOSN PRESNTS: THE PLAY “PORTRAITS OF COURAGE”
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Fresno State, Satellite Student Union
Date: February 24, 2010
OPEN MIC POETRY
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Fresno, City College Free Speech Area
Date: February 26-27, 2010
CALSACC BLACK CAUCUS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Fresno City College Cafeteria
Date: February 28, 2010
GOSPEL CELEBRATION
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Fresno City College, Main Cafeteria
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE FRESNO STATE OR FRESNO CITY COLLEGE EVENTS LISTED BELOW PLEASE CALL 559.278.6946.
