(February 1, 2008)
Diversity Matters: Diversity Matters: Celebrating Black History
The University at Albany honors Black History Month in February with a month-long series of events by civil rights experts and guest speakers.
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Myrlie Evers-Williams |
Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon
12 p.m. Campus Center Ballroom
Featuring civil rights activist and writer Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of civil rights leader Medgar Evers.
Feb. 8
"A Critical Review of Diversity in the News Media"
4:30 p.m. Humanities Building Room 039
Review by Erin E. Billups, news reporter at Capital News 9 in Albany.
Feb. 15
"Reflections: The Trip to West Africa in the Summer of 2007"
4:30 p.m. Humanities Building, Room 039
Presentation by Marcia Sutherland, chairwoman of UAlbany's Department of Africana Studies, and Kwadwo Sarfoh, associate professor, Department of Africana Studies.
Feb. 22
"Does Race Matter in the Judicial System?"
4:30 p.m. Humanities Building, Room 039
Discussion with Albany attorney Timothy Taylor
For more information about Evers-Williams or other events in the series view the News Release. All events are free and open to the public.
View the historical timeline,
African-Americans at UAlbany, 1858-present
Related Links:
Office of Multicultural Student Success
Department of Africana Studies
UAlbany Events Calendar
