Chandler-Gilbert Community College campuses have a full lineup of programs and activities this month to celebrate the rich intellectual and cultural contributions made by African Americans in the United States. We have everything from a historical photography exhibit and festival to a live African drum performance and poetry readings. See a list of our events below. All events are free and open to the public.
We hope to see you there!
| DATE |
EVENT |
Location/Time |
| Beginning Feb. 5 |
Photography Exhibit
“Exploring the Dream: The Phoenix Connection,” a photographic exhibition of exception Phoenicians who inspire others provided courtesy of Image Makers Lyda and Oswald Harris.
|
1st Floor Library, Gallery Pecos Campus, Library Hours |
| Beginning Feb. 12 |
Black History Month Gallery Display
Featuring multiple class student projects
|
1st Floor Library, Gallery Pecos Campus, Library Hours |
| Wednesday, Feb. 7 |
Black History Month Kickoff Festival
Entertainment, Music, and Food
|
Pavilion (SC100),
Pecos Campus
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
|
| Tuesday, Feb. 20 |
Kawambe-Omowale
African Drum, Dance & Storytelling
|
Bridget Lounge
Williams Campus
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
|
| Thursday, Feb. 22 |
You Mean, There’s RACE in My Movie?!
Workshop facilitated by Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. allows attendees to engage in a constructive dialogue about the harsh realities of the disparities seen throughout Hollywood.
|
AGA 1240
Pecos Campus
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
|
| Tuesday, Feb. 27 |
African American Readout
Selected faculty members reading prepared excerpts of works by African American authors and/or poets. The event is interactive, each reading is followed by discussion.
|
1st Floor Library,
Pecos Campus,
11:30 am – 12:45 pm |
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