Multicultural Affairs Spring 2009

Calendar Events

February

Black History Awareness Month

Red, Black, and Green Ribbon Giveaway

Tri-colored ribbons will be given in commemoration of Black History Awareness Month. Information about African Americans contributions will be distributed.

Monday & Tuesday, February 2^nd & 3^rd

D.P. Culp Center

2^nd floor Educational Booth

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs

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Movie & Dialogue: The Great Debaters

Inspired by a true story, THE GREAT DEBATERS chronicles the journey of Professor Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington), a brilliant, but volatile, debate team coach who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small African American college (Wiley College) in the Deep South into a historically elite debate team. A controversial figure, Professor Tolson challenged the social mores of the time and was under constant fire for his unconventional and ferocious teaching methods as well as his radical political views.

Tuesday, February 3^rd

D.P. Culp Center Auditorium

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Black Affairs Association

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Red Ribbon Giveaway & Free Testing

According to BlackAidsDay.org, HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death among black people in America. About half (49%) of the people who contract HIV and are diagnosed with AIDS are black. To raise awareness of these startling facts, red ribbons will be distributed. Free HIV screening tests, materials and information will be available on the Hope for Tennessee RV outside the Culp Center.

Free HIV Testing

Tests are provided by Hope for Tennessee.

Friday, February 6^th

D.P. Culp Center

Pedestrian Mall

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sponsors: Office of Multicultural Affairs and Hope for Tennessee

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Spring Festival Evening Party

Chinese New Year

Ring in the Chinese New Year “Year of the cow”

There will be food, games, entertainment and activities!

Saturday, February 7

6 p.m.

Center for Physical Activity (CPA)

Multipurpose Room

Sponsors: Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America

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Open Mic Night feat. Georgia M.E.

The mic is hot and open to anyone who wants to share their voice in song or poetry at this program. Special guest, Georgia M.E. will perform and host the event. She is a mild-mannered, full figured, around the way girl from the Westside of Atlanta who received a standing ovation from the world when she exploded on the national scene while appearing on Russell Simmons’ Presents HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. She was loved so much that the producers invited her to return for a second season where she received another standing ovation!

Tuesday, February 10^th

D.P. Culp Center

Ballroom Left

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Black Affairs Association

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Distinguished Guest Speaker

Dr. William H. Turner: Blacks in Appalachia

Dr. William H. Turner is the National Endowment for the Humanities Chair in Appalachian Studies at Berea College. Born and raised in a large coal mining family in Lynch (Harlan County) Kentucky, Turner was awarded his BS in sociology from the University of Kentucky, and his doctorate from Notre Dame University, specializing in race and ethnic relations, later focusing on African American and Appalachian Studies. During a distinguished career involving teaching, research, and administration, Turner has served at Southern University, Fisk University, Howard University, and the University of Kentucky. Turner, a freelance writer, worked (1979-1991) with Roots author Alex Haley as a Research Associate, while penning weekly op-ed columns on the politics of race through a consortium of black newspapers, as well as for the Winston-Salem (NC) Journal, from 1985-2002. The author of more than two hundred essays, articles, and papers, Turner also collaborated on videos and movies with Appalshop as a screen writer and producer; and his signature work, published in 1985, Blacks in Appalachia, remains the first and only book to combine African American and Appalachian studies.

Monday, February 16^th

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

7 p.m.

ETSU Bluegrass Band/Reception following

Sponsors: Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Appalachian Studies and Services,

Department of Appalachian Studies

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Black History Jeopardy

Think you know about Black History? Make sure you answer in the form of a question. Test your knowledge!

Wednesday, February 18^th

D.P. Culp Center

Meeting Room 6

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Black Affairs Association

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Movie: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion

While planning her family reunion, a pistol-packing grandma (Perry) must contend with the other dramas on her plate, including the runaway who has been placed under her care, and her love-troubled nieces.

Wednesday, February 25^th

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Black Affairs Association

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"An Evening Under the Stars"

The Annual Semi-Formal Dance is an evening of fun. Students have an opportunity to get dressed up and invite a guest to dance and enjoy the evening. All students are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Cameras are encouraged!

Saturday, February 21^st

D.P. Culp Center

Ballroom

10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sponsors: Office of Multicultural Affairs, Black Affairs Association

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Rap Sessions Presents: The N-Word and Post Racism in Hip-Hop

A town hall meeting that attempts to answer the important question “can the n-word and post racism co-exist?” The interactive forum will be headlined by leading hip-hop activists, scholars and artists, MC Serch, Lisa Fager Bediako, Jabari Asim, and Tricia Rose.

Monday, February 23^rd

7:00 p.m., Location TBA

Sponsor: Diversity Task Force Committee

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Master Hypnotist: Jim Wand

Open to a little suggestion? Dr. Jim Wand will tap into your subconscious for entertainment and educational purposes. He has been involved in the field of hypnosis for over 20 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field of psychology. He has worked with such personalities as Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Carrot Top, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Probst the host of Survivor, Dr. Wand has also appeared on numerous T.V. programs including “The Sally Show", "The Judge Joe Brown Show", the Discovery Channel, Comedy Central and numerous other appearances on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CBS.

Tuesday, February 24^th

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

7 p.m.

Sponsors: Buctainment and Black Affairs Association

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March

Gospel Extravaganza

ETSU Gospel Choir will host a spring concert performance. The choir invites various local choirs to fellowship and sing. This event is sure to be a joyous occasion.

Sunday, March 1st

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

3:30 p.m.

Sponsor: ETSU Gospel Choir

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Off Broadway Play: Auction Block to Hip Hop

The play accompanies current campus discussions on race and Hip Hop but expands to also explore issues of the stereotyping of Black, Latina and Asian women of color. Auction Block tells the love story of two young college activists, Set and Rose. Despite facing obstacles and difficulties in their struggle for progressive racial change, Rose remains true to her convictions, while Set flips 180 degrees and decides that instead of fighting the stereotypes, he will sell them which putting the two lovers on a collision course. Auction Block uses humor to tackle the subject of Hip-Hop and sexism, through the lenses of a hysterical Hip Hop love story it gives lessons on how to heal male and female relations, while exploring themes from throughout African American history, from revolutionary slave rebellions, to rebellions in the 1960s to Barack Obama.

Wednesday, March 25^th

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs

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April

Fusion: East meets West Multicultural Showcase

An event to expose the campus and community to the various cultures represented at the University. Students model traditional attire from various countries other than their own. Over 25 cultures and ethnicities are represented in the program through food, poetry, music, dance, and clothing. The audience will be educated and entertained!

^{Saturday, April 4th}

D.P. Culp Center

Auditorium

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs

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Unity Fest

An event to unite, celebrate and appreciate the different cultures on campus. The day is filled with fun and entertainment. A smorgasbord of cultural foods will be provided. Festivities will include free giveaways, novelties, and interactive games.

Wednesday, April 15^th

Borchuck Plaza

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs

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Black Affairs Association Meetings

January 21^st, 28th

February 4^th, 25^th

March 4^th, 18^th

April 1^st, 8^th, 22nd

____________________EVERYONE is welcome________________________

ETSU Gospel Choir

Thursday's

Brown Hall Auditorium Room 112

7 p.m.