Millersville University will be celebrating Black History Month with a wide variety of events throughout the month of February.
Here is a full list of currently scheduled events. Please check back for updates. All questions about specific events should be directed to the sponsoring organization.
MLK Celebration: Ernest Green & Terrence Roberts
When: Thursday, Feb. 2; 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center
Sponsored: Black Student Union at Millersville, NAACP at Millersville, MLK/Frederick Douglass Black Culture Celebration Committee
Ran D’Shine
When: Monday, Feb. 6; 7 p.m.
Where: Lehr Hall
Sponsored: University Activities Board
NAACP Presents: Screening and Discussion of “Hidden Colors”
When: Monday, Feb. 6; 7 p.m.
Where: McComsey 260
Sponsored: NAACP
NAACP Presents: Honoring Our Heroes
When: Tuesday, Feb. 7; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center University Store
Sponsored: NAACP
NAACP Presents: Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt
When: Wednesday, Feb. 8; 5 p.m.
Where: CSIL Circle
Sponsored: NAACP
“Who AM I” Game Trivia
When: Thursday, Feb. 9; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Myers Auditorium
Sponsored: Black Student Union and NAACP
Celebrating 109 Years of NAACP
When: Friday, Feb. 10; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center University Store
Sponsored: NAACP
An Evening with Step Afrika
When: Monday, Feb. 13; 7 p.m.
Where: Reighard Multi-Purpose Room, Student Memorial Center
Sponsored: The F.U.S.I.O.N , Black Student Union, Cultural Greek Council (CGC) and CSIL
About: Step Afrika! is the first professional dance Company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. The company began in 1994 and has grown into an international touring company presenting performances, residencies and workshops worldwide. Each year, the Company performs in 10 countries for more than 50,000 people and touches 23,000 youth through its arts education programs. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. and be followed by a Meet and Greet with the performers at 8:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk: A Conversation on Sex, Love and Relationships
When: Tuesday, Feb. 14; 7 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center Club De’Ville
Sponsored: The Black Student Union
The Citamard Players Presents: “ Home” A #BlackLivesMatter Play, a Production by Rasheed Wesley
When: Wednesday, Feb. 15; 6 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 16; 6 p.m.
Where: Dutcher Hall
Sponsored: The Citamard Players
About: “Home” is a play written and directed by Rasheed Wesley, an English major and active member of the Citamard Players. The work was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, and both historic and current violence against members of the American black community. It seeks to bring clarity to the struggles faced by people of color, and to open a dialogue between different groups. The play will begin at 6 p.m. and be followed by panel discussions on race-related issues.
Muhibb Dyer Speaking Engagment
When: Monday, Feb. 20; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Reighard Multi Purpose Room, Student Memorial Center
Sponsored: The Black Student Union
Harlem Nights
When: Tuesday, Feb. 21; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center Club De’Ville
Sponsored: The Black Student Union
Hip Hop and Politics
When: Wednesday, Feb. 22; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center Room 24
Sponsored: The Black Student Union
Black History Jeopardy
When: Thursday, Feb. 23; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center Club De’Ville
Sponsored: The Black Student Union
BSU and A.R.T. Presents: Throwback to the 90s Party
When: Friday, Feb. 24; 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Reighard Multi Purpose Room, Student Memorial Center
Sponsored: The Black Student Union and Artists Rocking Together
NAACP Presents: “Where Do We Go From Here?”
When: Monday, Feb. 27; 9 p.m.
Where: Student Memorial Center Room 118
Sponsored: NAACP