Black History Month

Join the office of multicultural services and the Black Student Union in celebrating Black History Month! Check out the events we’re hosting this year, 2011, in honor of Black History Month.

Regular events

Each year, the Gospel Choir leads a university chapel on the importance of Black History Month. We also host Open Mic Night in Common Grounds, EMU’s student-run coffeehouse that was renovated in 2010 and now looks and feels amazing! We enjoy celebrating diversity.

Two years ago we began to offer a presentation and tour on the history of the African-American community here in Harrisonburg. The popular event might just become a mainstay of our programming.

The Soul Food Café is a favorite, too, and usually the last event in our month-long celebration. Join us for worship music, soul food, and meaningful conversation!

February 2011

BHM Chapel

February 4: African American History and EMU with AODC. Mark Sawin will be the guest speaker. Later that evening a BSU event will take place in Common Grounds from 8-9:30pm.

BHM History

February 12: A historical presentation of the African American community in Harrisonburg followed by a tour to historical sites around the city including a display of African American inventions in the Simms Building. Transportation and light snacks will be provided! Meet in the University Commons Rooms 211-212, 10am-1pm with Ruth Toliver.

BHM/Campus Ministries

February 17: What does it mean to be aLIVE in your faith? How can you LIVE fully in Jesus? Gather with Pastor Leonard Dow to explore these and other matters of faith. The Gospel Choir opens this event and refreshments are free compliments of campus ministries. Starts at 8:00pm in Common Grounds.

February 18: BHM/CM- Concert with Jessica Crawford and Gospel Choir at Common Grounds. 9pm.

BHM Community Worship

February 20: BHM Community Worship with Gospel Choir at Martin Chapel, 2pm. Join a group of EMU students and staff in a worshipful experience led by Black Student Union (BSU).

Soul Food Café

February 27: Soul Food Café is back! Come and enjoy a traditional African American dish while listening (and participating!) in a surprise program featuring the NAACP Harrisonburg, Furious Flower, Community of Praise Gospel Choir and more! All this as part of our Black History Month celebration! Tickets on sale in the Multicultural Office and the Cafeteria until February 25:
Students: $5
Faculty & Staff: $10
This event will be taking place in the Black Box Theater from 6-8pm. First come, first serve. Free food! All proceeds will go to the Northeast Neighborhood Association. For more information visit: www.nenaonline.org.

More info

For more information, contact Marvin Lorenzana, director of multicultural services at EMU.