Black History Month Brings 10 Events to ECSU Campus

Black History Month on the campus of Elizabeth City State University will not only inspire and educate, but also entertain.
For 2018, there are 10 events planned and each of them provides a unique perspective into historic and history-making events. From literature and film, to lectures on significant events, here is the list of ECSU events:
Black History Month on the campus of Elizabeth City State University will not only inspire and educate, but also entertain.
For 2018, there are 10 events planned and each of them provides a unique perspective into historic and history-making events. From literature and film, to lectures on significant events, here is the list of ECSU events:
Monday, Feb. 5, 4 p.m. Professor of music, Douglas Jackson, presents “Anita Scott Coleman: Author and Poet of the Harlem Renaissance,” in room 216 of the Ridley Student Center. Considered an important contributor to the Renaissance, Coleman wrote and published more than 30 short stories, such as “Little Grey House,” although she never lived in Harlem.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., watch a screening of the Independent Lens documentary film, “I Am Not Your Negro,” in the Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. Directed by Raoul Peck, this film is based upon the unfinished manuscript, “Remember This House,” by James Baldwin.
Monday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., in room 216 of the Ridley Student Center, join ECSU’s Dr. Melissa Stuckey as she discusses, “Boley, Indian Territory: Freedom and the All-Black Town.”
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., find out who knows their history at the African-American History Quiz Bowl in the Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium. Later that evening, head over to Elizabeth City’s Gateway Cinema for the midnight premier of Marvel’s “Black Panther.” ECSU student ID required. This is a free event for students only.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m., join Penn State’s Dr. Crystal Sanders as she discusses, “America’s Forgotten Migration: Black Graduate Education in the Age of Jim Crow.” The lecture takes place in room 138, Johnson Hall.
Monday, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m., be at the K.E. White Center for a screening of the documentary film, “Tell Them We Are Rising,” and a panel discussion on “HBCUs Past, Present, and Future.”
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., have fun at the African-American Paint-n-Sip event in room 216 of the Ridley Student Center. Registration is required for this event and can be done by email Dr. Charles Reed at cvreed@ecsu.edu. This event is for students only.
Monday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m., join ECSU’s history professor Dr. Glen Bowman as he discusses, “Cracks in Jim Crow? Elizabeth City, 1940-1943,” in room 204 of the Gilchrist Education & Psychology Complex. And from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. gather in the Ridley Student Center stage area for a read-in. For registration, email Dr. Charles Reed at cvreed@ecsu.edu.