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º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø Celebrates Black History

Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø officially kicks off Black History Month on Wednesday, February 1, with a comprehensive calendar of events highlighting the excellence of African Americans and featuring events produced and hosted by students, faculty, and staff. 

 

A spotlight will be placed on Black history in the city of Houston and on the campus of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø. The Black History Month Convocation, which the University initiated in 2022, will take place Wednesday, February 8 in Sawyer Auditorium at 11:45 a.m. and is open to the public.

 

Other events include the inaugural º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø TALK lecture series organized by the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College. This kickoff event will feature a discussion with º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø School of Communication Interim Dean Dr. Christian Ulasi: "The Enduring Role of Media in a Democratic Society.” It takes place on February 15 at 6 p.m. in the School of Public Affairs. 

 

Kº£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø 90.9 The Choice, along with The Vibe Houston, will highlight Houston-area trailblazers and legends on the air throughout the month, as well as provide history on how the University has made an impact on the city of Houston. Kº£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø is participating in “Black History Houston,” a series of music and outdoor market events in downtown Houston across from the George R. Brown Convention Center. The events take place Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. beginning February 11. These events will feature a variety of musical talents, including º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø alumni and current members of the broadcast team. 

 

A sample of other events include:

• A conversation with Dr. Alicia Odewale, National Geographic African Diaspora Archaeologist; National Geographic LIVE in partnership with Disney on the Yard 
• African-American Read-in on Wednesday, February 15 from 11-1, during which readers can read from their favorite African American authors or their own creative writings for up to 10 minutes. Sign-up is required for the readers.
• Giving Voice concert featuring the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø Choir, and the choirs from Prairie View A&M and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. It will also feature world-famous tenors George Shirley and Lawrence Brownlee; beloved soprano Nicole Heaston; two gifted Houston Grand Opera Studio artists, soprano Renée Richardson and bass Cory McGee; the incredible choirs from our presenting partners; and the world-class HGO Chorus. 

To view the Black History Month calendar, features, and a full schedule of events, visit .

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