Cleveland State University will present a wide range of activities in honor of Black History Month. From lectures to art exhibits to films and more, Cleveland State is engaging the community in a celebration of the lives, history and culture of people of African descent.

All events are free and open to the public unless noted. The following is a selection of events; for more information, please call the Black Studies Program at 216.687.3655.

The Man, the Movement, the Marches
An exhibition of photographs of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Through February 12
Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center — Main Classroom (MC), room 137
From the Cleveland Press Collection, highlighting some of Dr. King’s activities in Cleveland. Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center. Sponsored by the Office of President Ronald Berkman with support from the Michael Schwartz Library’s Special Collections, Digital Productions, Archives, Marey-Joyce Green Women’s Center, and SERV.

A Discussion about the Film Ali
Friday, February 5
12:15 p.m.
Main Classroom (MC) room 135
1988 East 22nd St.
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center A Kuumba Arts Presentation in partnership with the Cleveland Public Library’s Audio/Visual Department

Words of Wisdom 22: Open Mic & Slam
Featuring live music, free food, prizes for the Slam Winner
Friday, February 5
6:00 p.m.
Main Classroom room 137
Presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (Phi Theta Chapter) and the Black Studies Program

Reclaiming the Classroom as a Territory of Hope: Responding to the Miseducation of Our Youth
A Curtis Wilson Colloquium Series Lecture by Dr. Charleyse Pratt, Director, CSU Learning Communities
Tuesday, February 9
12:00 Noon
MC 135
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center

A Discussion about the Film Unforgivable Blackness
Friday, February 12
12:15 p.m.
MC 135
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center A Kuumba Arts Presentation in partnership with the Cleveland Public Library’s Audio/Visual Department

Physical Graffitti
New mixed media collage paintings by African American artist Kushmere Bell.
Through February 14
CSU Art Gallery -- Gallery C
2307 Chester Avenue
Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays noon- 4 p.m.
Co-sponsored with the Howard Mims African American Cultural Center.

From Basketball to Boxing: African Americans in Sports
Curtis Wilson Colloquium Series Lecture by Dr. Mary Myers, Department of Student Life
Thursday, February 18
12:00 Noon
MC Atrium
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
Supported by the U.S. Army and the Department of Student Life

A Discussion about the Film Viva Baseball
A Bridges to Africa Celebration emphasizing the intersection between Hispanic/Latino and African American culture
Friday, February 19
12:00 Noon
MC 135
Moderated by MBA Student Gil Cody
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center:

In the Blood
A play by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Holly Holsinger
Thursday, February 25-Sunday March 7
CSU Factory Theater
East 24th Street and Chester Ave.
Presented by Dramatic Arts
For admission and more information, visit www.csuohio.edu/theater/season.html

A Discussion about the Film Hurricane
Friday, February 26
12:15 p.m.
MC 135
Presented by the Black Studies Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
A Kuumba Arts Presentation in partnership with the Cleveland Public Library’s Audio/Visual Department

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