February: Black History Month
The Global Tapestry of Black Culture
This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome.
Week 1: Cultural Contributions of the Diaspora
Black History Month Launch
Date: Monday, Feb. 3
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Shepherd Union Atrium, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Drumming performance by Milandou Sita and flag display by Weber State African Student Union. Food will be provided.
Taste of the Diaspora
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Atrium, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Week 2: Preserving Black "Hairitage" for Future Generations
Let's Talk Black Hair Panel
Date: Monday, Feb. 10
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 320, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
This panel will discuss the misconceptions and beauty of natural hairstyles. What are protective hairstyles? How is natural hair portrayed in the media and the workplace? Panelists will discuss the importance of embracing natural hair and hair diversity. Food will be provided.
Strands of Strength - Free Haircuts & Braids
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Ballroom C, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Students can come get free haircuts from a Black-owned barbershop Blades Up. Based in Ogden, they bring quality cuts to students, because not all students can access transportation or afford proper grooming.
There will also be braiders doing cornrow styles for students. Cornrows are significant and represent a deep connection to Black history: they were used as coded messaging on the Underground Railroad.
Food will be provided.
Week 3: Black Wellness: Health, Healing and Resilience
Wellness Within: Tools for Healing and Growth
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 320, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Mental Health panel including professionals Stormey Nielsen, co-founder of Focal Point Utah & a BIPOC Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gregory Noel from Two Brothas Counseling and Dr. Sherra Watkins, Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellness at the University of Utah.
Food will be provided.
The Power of Slowing Down
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Skyroom, 404A, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Featuring speaker Eddie Baxter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Everyone is invited to “slow down” and come to this yoga session . There will be light refreshments
Keynote: Derrick Brooms
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Wildcat Theatre, 208, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Executive Director of the Black Men Research Institute at Moorehouse.
Food will be provided.
Game Recognize Game
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 321, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Come play spades, UNO, and 10,000. Food will be provided.
Workshop with Derrick Brooms
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Skyroom (404B), 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Come join Derrick Brooms in conversation.
Food will be provided.
Week 4: Black and Winning
Keynote James Jackson: Utah Black Chamber of Commerce
Date: Monday, Feb. 24
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Speaker James Jackson III - Founder of Utah Black Chamber & Author of Black Utah : Stories from a thriving community .
Food will be provided.
Keynote Sybrina Fulton: From Pain to Purpose: The Time is Now to Own Democracy
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Skyroom, 404, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
Food will be provided.
Sybrina Fulton is dedicating her life to transforming family tragedy into social change.
Since the death of her 17 year old son, Trayvon Martin, during the violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. Her book co-authored with Tracy Martin, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, shares the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement that awoke a nation’s conscience.
The publicity surrounding Trayvon’s death and the ensuing trial catapulted the country into national debate. Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton has become a role model to many by turning her grief into advocacy. Remaining strong throughout the trial and ensuing months, she lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and the need to build better, safer communities for all.
Her message not only appeals to people’s hearts as it relates to children, but is also one of hope and change, exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors. As a mother, she inspires audiences to continuously educate their children about civil rights and to help them feel accepted as part of an ever changing society. An honest and relatable speaker, Fulton always looks forward sharing her powerful message with everyone from colleges and legal professionals to community and family organizations, and all other proponents of social justice.
A Miami native, Fulton graduated from Florida Memorial University, where she earned abachelor's degree in English. A proud mother, Fulton worked for the Miami-Dade County Housing Development Agency for over 25 years, and is a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Miami Gardens.
Currently, Fulton is running for office in Miami-Dade, but is still looking forward to
speaking.
Black Excellence Gala
Date: Thursday, Feb. 27
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 313B, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Ogden
This is a gala to acknowledge the successes of our community from the past and present . There will be music, food, dance performances and more.
Dress code: business casual or formal
